Jagriti Yatra 2008

On December 24th, 400 Indian youth will leave Mumbai on an adventure that will lead them through 13 Indian cities and over 8000 km. The students will travel throughout... 

Jagriti Yatra 2008

Shame on you Spain !

While the world has it’s eyes on China’s remarkable feat in pulling the best Olympics ever, unfortunately, Spanish national basketball team has... 

Shame on you Spain !

Surviving Traffic Police in India

Statutory warning: This author urges you to obey traffic rules, co operate with traffic police and follow safe driving practices. This post only... 

Surviving Traffic Police in India

China’s Olympic Curtain-raiser Impresses

Communist China at 1.3 billion people, has a fifth of humanity living within it’s borders. The Olympics in it’s capital... 

China’s Olympic Curtain-raiser Impresses

Is this a ‘Gone With The Wind’ Wedding ?

Weddings in India, despite the so called cultural onslaught by the west, are still an auspicious and sanct union of not just... 

Is this a ‘Gone With The Wind’ Wedding ?

DESH

Jagriti Yatra 2008

On December 24th, 400 Indian youth will leave Mumbai on an adventure that will lead them through 13 Indian cities and over 8000 km. The students will travel throughout India to meet with business leaders and innovative social entrepreneurs in an effort...  [ Read ] »


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Excessive blogging syndrome!

Blogging has provided people with an unrestricted medium to express their thoughts and for few of us who are compulsive writers by default, blogging can eventually become an addiction. I term it as “compulsive writing disorder”...  [ Read ] »


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VIDESH

Shame on you Spain !

Shame on you Spain !

While the world has it’s eyes on China’s remarkable feat in pulling the best Olympics ever, unfortunately, Spanish national basketball team has decided to bring attention to the eye of the Chinese. In a shameless act, Spain’s...  [ Read ] »


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BANGALORE

Terror Strikes Bangalore!

Terror Strikes Bangalore!

Bangalore was rocked by a series of seven low-intensity blasts today, starting at 1.30 pm IST, spaced 12 minutes apart. One woman is confirmed dead and several others are injured. What the hell is this world coming to? Considered the Silicon...  [ Read ] »


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Yen Saami – Nodokke Olle IT/BT Yavara Thara Kanthira…Chowkasi Madthiralla?

Yen Saami – Nodokke Olle IT/BT Yavara Thara Kanthira…Chowkasi Madthiralla?

This was what I got from a vendor on the streets of Gandhi Bazaar when I tried to haggle over the price of “hithakavarebele” — processed cowpeas. Yes, Gandhi Bazaar has changed for some, but to me, it is the same Gandhi Bazaar that I grew up with.
Vidyarthi Bhavan is spanking new with more room, [...]


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Pedalling Thoughts

Pedalling Thoughts

The hot tropical summer heat parched our throats. After a couple of hours of hard fought game of street cricket, We trudged back to our homes. I staggered into our compound and noticed my mother chatting with my father on the front porch. They were back !
A wide grin unraveled, and my happiness knew no [...]


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