SRI LANKA-Sri Lankan soldiers have been able to rescue several thousands of civilians held hostage by the LTTE terrorists in the government declared No Fire Zone this morning (Apr 20).
According to the defence sources, troops have been able to…
Rescue operation saved several thousands of civilians in Puthumathalan Read More »
The Canals of Xochimilico hold a mystical charm that seems almost unsettling. Over hundreds of years the area has been desecrated to only one canal. This sole tributary is all that is left of the ancient Lake Xochimilico. Still, the strength of the..
Don Julian and his Island of Dolls Read More »
(In a lighter vein)
The Congress party has a sleeping giant in its party symbol. The party’s election symbol “The Hand” is by far the most powerful party symbol in the world. But, the party does not seem to have put it to creative use. Think..
Creative Campaign! Read More »
INDIA
Enactment of a National Health Act
Enact the National Health Act to guarantee the right to comprehensive, quality health care at public expense in relevant health institutions to all, where every one is entitled to the full range of…
Enactment of a National Health Act in India Read More »
Following is the exact representation of a mail that was forwarded to me by one of my friends.
On March 16, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued its manifesto, which said that (if it came to power) it would “launch a drive to unearth…
Indian Black Money in Swiss Bank: Myth and Reality Read More »
A eleven-year old school girl Shanno Khan from an MCD in north Delhi, who went into a coma after being beaten and asked to stand under the Sun for two hours by her teacher as punishment for not being able to recite the alphabets, has died. Shanno was…
Spare the rod and spare the child Read More »
One of the most prominent feuds in the Middle East is between Saudi Arabia and the tiny natural gas-rich nation of Qatar. Saudi Arabia does not look to kindly on those nations that disobey its commands. It is one thing for Syria [though this dispute has..
Qatar Vs. Saudi Arabia Read More »
The Election Commission banned both opinion polls as well as exit polls on the electronic media as the Lok Sabha election is being held in five phases from April 16 to May 13. There is an apprehension that these polls may influence the voting pattern..
Why can’t we let the secret ballot be a secret ballot? Read More »
Though Indians miss no opportunity to boast of their richness, the provincialism and chauvinistic mannerism manage to dictate their perceptions at critical junctures. The future of modern living would certainly get dominated by saga of depression…
The ability of R.K . Narayan to strike a chord with both children and adults fascinates us to core.Narayan had the amazing power of using pen to provide unique touch to daily chores of life . Perhaps, what makes Malagudi leave an indelible impression.
R.K.Narayan:A Master Storyteller Read More »
