The great letdown

The great letdown: "There are parallels in the mandates that Rajiv Gandhi’s Congress won in December 1984, and Sonia Gandhi’s UPA in May 2009. In both cases an aspirational electorate brought back an incumbent to power on a promise of optimistic change. A fortnight from the second anniversary of UPA 2 you can also begin to see parallels in the pace with which the Congress of 1984 squandered its mandate, and the UPA now."

This is a slap on Congress leadersCounterpoint | Deccan Chronicle

Counterpoint | Deccan Chronicle

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare - Rediff.com Business

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare - Rediff.com Business: "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about whether China will replace the United States as the economic powerhouse, whether India will overtake China and whether Pakistan is a failed economic state.

While there is no doubt that the United States remains the sole superpower, China -- based on current statistics -- is fast catching up with the US. India, however, has a long way to go.

So, let's see where India, Pakistan, China and the United States stand on socio-economic indicators."

Picture of theYear/2010

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Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Man Who Was God Is Dead - TIME

Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Man Who Was God Is Dead - TIME: "ngs: 'Love all, serve all; help ever, hurt never.' He encouraged his followers to meditate and sing devotional songs, and to take his darshan — that is, to see him in person, the better to experience his divine presence. He was also accused of faking miracles and of being a sexual predator."

Sathya Sai Baba: The godman of Puttaparthi - Columns - livemint.com

The godman of Puttaparthi - Columns - livemint.com

10 Cool Facts About The Human Body - Road Tickle

10 Cool Facts About The Human Body - Road Tickle

How To Live To Be 100 - TIME

How To Live To Be 100 - TIME: "Margaret Dell is 96, but you'd need to check the birth date on her driver's license to believe it. Sporting a baseball cap with a Harley-Davidson logo on it, she is the designated driver for her seventysomething friends who no longer feel comfortable behind the wheel. Last winter a snowfall threatened to keep her from her appointed automotive rounds. She took a shovel and cleared a path to her car. Driving keeps Dell young. That and knitting. She constantly knits. She makes baby booties and caps and blankets for friends and family whenever a baby arrives — the newborn getting an early blessing from the ageless. And every month, she donates several blankets to a charity for unwed mothers. Driving, knitting ... and tennis. She plays two or three times a week. She has a much younger doubles partner who 'covers the court. I'm a little afraid to run too much because of the circulation in my legs,' she explains."

Twenty-five years after Chernobyl

The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : Twenty-five years after Chernobyl: "On April 26, 1986, a reactor at Chernobyl exploded, setting off the world's worst nuclear catastrophe. It is tragically symbolic that exactly 25 years later, another nuclear disaster struck Japan. It is doubly tragic that the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant may eclipse what happened at Chernobyl. Critics say we may never know the truth about Fukushima, as we still do not know the full truth about Chernobyl, thanks to the global nuclear lobby's conspiracy."

The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff

Flipkart.com: The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff (9780451191151): "When The Fountainhead was first published, Ayn Rand's daringly original literary vision and her groundbreaking philosophy, Objectivism, won immediate worldwide interest and acclaim. This instant classic is the story of an intransigent young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with a beautiful woman who struggles to defeat him. This edition contains a special Afterword by Rand's literary executor, Leonard Peikoff which includes excerpts from Ayn Rand's own notes on the making of The Fountainhead. As fresh today as it was then, here is a novel about a hero--and about those who try to destroy him.

About The Author
Ayn Rand is one of the rare writers who not only drew in readers with her novels, but created a philosophical movement with them. Her seminal Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, cornerstones of her individualistic Objectivist world view, can be viewed as literature, self-empowerment texts, or both."

World's most expensive hotel suites - Rediff.com Business

World's most expensive hotel suites - Rediff.com Business: "During difficult economic times, hotels - even five-star hideouts - find it difficult to fill their empty rooms.
But things are different at the world's most extravagant hotels.

Hoteliers say that demand for their swankiest rooms never fell not even during the economic crisis - and the rates for these rooms actually rose during the height of the global downturn.

Keeping this in mind, here is a list of hotel suites that still command top dollars."

BBC News - Indian guru Satya Sai Baba dies

BBC News - Indian guru Satya Sai Baba dies

One of India's most revered spiritual leaders, Sri Satya Sai Baba, has died in hospital.

Doctors say the 84-year-old guru, who is thought to have millions of followers around the world, died following a cardiac arrest.

He had been admitted to hospital in his hometown of Puttaparthi last month, suffering from respiratory problems and kidney failure.

News : Need for climate-resilient agriculture: Swaminathan

The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Need for climate-resilient agriculture: Swaminathan: "Eminent agricultural scientist and Rajya Sabha member M. S. Swaminathan has called for developing climate-resilient agriculture system with focus on the local conditions in each of the 128 agro-climatic zones in the country."

Management tip of the day: Avoid communications breakdowns - Yahoo! India Finance

Management tip of the day: Avoid communications breakdowns - Yahoo! India Finance

The 2011 TIME 100 - TIME

The 2011 TIME 100 - TIME: "Meet the most influential people in the world. They are artists and activists, reformers and researchers, heads of state and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even revolution. Welcome to this year's TIME 100"

How to Whiten One's Teeth | eHow.com

How to Whiten One's Teeth | eHow.com: "So your pearly whites are more of a goldy yellow? If that dulling appearance gets you down, take heart. Modern techniques can whiten your coffee-stained chompers and put the razzle-dazzle back in your gleaming grin. Of course, you can't change your tooth color from maize to ivory, but a couple of shades' worth of difference is possible--if the discoloration was caused by staining and not from the use of antibiotics. Learn the different ways to whiten your teeth, then consider cost, convenience and safety, to choose the best method for you."

The Past, Present, and Future of the Research University

The Past, Present, and Future of the Research University: "Research universities are complex institutions with multiple academic and societal roles. They are both national institutions that contribute to culture, technology and society, and international institutions that link to global intellectual and scientific trends. There is widespread recognition of the importance of research universities but many countries do not recognise their complexity and the resources needed for building and sustaining them. Research universities face a number of challenges, mainly the pressures towards privatisation and that of maintaining their autonomy and controlling essential academic decision-making. Central to the success of a research university is adequate and stable funding."

Forgetful men 'losing the art of romance': Wonder Woman - Who are you today?

Forgetful men 'losing the art of romance': Wonder Woman - Who are you today?: "In fact, most women have not received a surprise gift from their partner for more than a year; and one woman in five has given up waiting for flowers, so buys her own, the survey in Britain has found.

The poll of 1,176 adults in relationships by Sheilas' Wheels insurance company, found chivalry fading fastest among young men. One in 10 under 25 had passed off an unwanted gift as a present for their partner, the 'Daily Express' reported."

Zenawi’s Voodoo Economics: The Road to Nowhere « Ethiopia: A voice for the voiceless

Zenawi’s Voodoo Economics: The Road to Nowhere « Ethiopia: A voice for the voiceless: "“Arrogance and rudeness are training wheels on the bicycle of life — for weak people who cannot keep their balance without them.” Laura Teresa Marquez
Whatever else can be said about Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, he certainly does not lack chutzpah (nerve). His latest pronouncement to curve the growing inflation in Ethiopia, must rank alongside Arthur Laffer’s famously misleading advice to the US former president Ronald Reagan that cutting income tax for the rich would actually increase tax revenue, a statement (rightly) dismissed by the then US Vice-President, George H W Bush, as Voodoo Economics."

Make Your Dreams Come True | Socyberty

Make Your Dreams Come True | Socyberty: "Have you noticed that very often a hurdle seems impossible only until you actually try it? It’s true. There is nothing that we cannot do. All we need to do is actually try it. No mountain is too tall and no river too wides to cross.
Learn to conquer your fears and enjoy reaping the success of your dreams.
Let us remember some heroes in various fields who made it big despite all
odds!"

The Best Of Anthony Weiner Being Awesome [VIDEO]

The Best Of Anthony Weiner Being Awesome [VIDEO]

5 Tips to enhance your memory - Hindustan Times

Why people touch those record highs - Hindustan Times: "Visualise things in your imagination. What we see registers for longer than what we just hear. Try to visualise things in an odd way, because our minds remember strange things better.

The brain doesn’t sleep when we do. It just reorganises information registered during the day. A disturbed sleep pattern means your brain’s reorganisation time is also disturbed.

Drink water to eliminate toxins from the body. Eat fruit to provide the brain with glucose so it can work. The preservatives in junk food damage the brain’s memory cells.

To retain information longer, revise it first within 24 hours, do a second revision within a week, then revise the material every month.

Try Blissful Neurobics twice daily for 10 minutes. Visualise violet rays entering your head and spreading into your body via ‘gyan mudra’ (tips of index finger and thumb joined together, other fingers straight) and tongue folded and touching the palate. Exhale with a humming sound."

Running Injuries - Prevent Running Injuries After 40

Running Injuries - Prevent Running Injuries After 40: "Running is one of the most efficient ways to maintain and improve cardiovascular fitness, balance and muscle tone as you age. It's also one of the easiest ways to get injured if you don't acknowledge the physical changes that come along with getting older and modify your training routine accordingly.
You're never too old to start or continue a running program, but to run safely and prevent injury, it's helpful to understand how aging affects your physical capacities. Running is a high-intensity activity, and runners typically reach their prime fitness in their 20s and 30s. At about age 40, even elite runners see a decline in performance."

11 ways to eat the 11 best healthy foods that you aren't eating - Healthy Living on Shine

11 ways to eat the 11 best healthy foods that you aren't eating - Healthy Living on Shine: "When I was a kid, my grandmother never relied upon the classic 'Because I said so!' when pressed with the ubiquitous 'Why?' Instead, she would give very concrete, inarguable reasons supporting her statements and if she wasn't quite certain, she'd make something up that sounded good. For instance, when she'd encourage me to try a beet, she said, 'It's good for you. It's good for your blood.' Which is reasonable, right? After all, blood is everywhere. And also, almost the same color as a beet. It convinced the 8-year-old me, anyway, so I tried beets and whaddya know, actually loved them."

Now You Know: What is Radioactivity?

Human Language Arose From Africa: Study

Human Language Arose From Africa: Study: "Human language arose in southern Africa, a new study in Science magazine claims.

Language then spread across the globe through human migration. The claim compliments fossil findings that point to southern Africa as the birthplace of modern humans."

Kendriya Vidyalayas offer a chance for lonely hearts to click

Kendriya Vidyalayas offer a chance for lonely hearts to click: "Call it the Kendriya Vidyalaya Marriage Bureau. Going the extra mile in its human resource management, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), the organisation that administers over 1,000 government-run schools in India and abroad, has turned matchmaker for its employees.

What started as a small link on its web site to some 10 resumes of its unmarried staffers is now a full-fledged web page boasting a hundred-plus “matrimonials”, all posted by KV staffers."

The unstoppable P Sainath

Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why! - Rediff Getahead

Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why! - Rediff Getahead: "Information overload, lack of sleep and your job leads to lack of concentration. Read on to know more

When you read a book or are working on an assignment, do you think you should check your email, Facebook, Twitter or are you drawn away to random activities? All of that data flying at you by email, instant message, cell phone, voice mail and BlackBerry, it is a very common thing to lose concentration while working. There are plenty of other reasons you may be losing focus. Here are a few common ones:"

Climate Change - 100 Endangered Places and How to Save Them - Newsweek

Climate Change - 100 Endangered Places and How to Save Them - Newsweek: "udan The largest country in Africa, Sudan is the world’s biggest single producer of gum arabic. A thick belt of hashab trees (Acacia senegal), from which the gum is extracted, stretches from one end of the country to the other, supporting small-scale farmers. In the past 50 years, drought has taken a toll on the forests and on the production of gum."

How to Use Color Therapy to Relieve Stress | eHow.com

How to Use Color Therapy to Relieve Stress | eHow.com: "Color affects the way we feel. It can affect our moods in either a positive or negative manner. Do you feel uncomfortable wearing certain colors or being in a room that is saturated in a particular color? Are there other colors that make you feel comfortable? The colors that we wear and surround ourselves with reflect our inner state of being. Learn how to relieve stress and create a positive inner state by using color."

Q&A: Is Fukushima as bad as Chernobyl? - CNN.com

Q&A: Is Fukushima as bad as Chernobyl? - CNN.com: "Japan raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis to the maximum level seven on Tuesday, putting the Fukushima Daiichi power plant disaster on a par with the Chernobyl accident in 1986.
The decision to raise the crisis level up from five to seven came after a review of the amount of radiation released in the month since the plant was severely damaged by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, says Japan's official nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA)."

BBC News - Space exploration remains priority for Russia, Medvedev

BBC News - Space exploration remains priority for Russia, Medvedev

Yuri Gagarin's First Orbit - Home Page

Yuri Gagarin's First Orbit - Home Page: "Today it is 50 years since Yuri Gagarin climbed into his space ship and was launched into space. It took him just 108 minutes to orbit Earth and he returned as the World's very first space man.

To mark this historic flight we have teamed up with the astronauts onboard the International Space Station to film a new view of what Yuri would have seen as he travelled around the planet.

Weaving these new views together with historic voice recordings from Yuri's flight and an original score by composer Philip Sheppard, we have created a spellbinding film to share with people around the World on this historic anniversary."

Top 20 Best Romantic Movies (With Clips) | Movie Moron

Top 20 Best Romantic Movies (With Clips) | Movie Moron

Obama's 5 Favorite Movies - & What They Say About Him | Movie Moron

Obama's 5 Favorite Movies - & What They Say About Him | Movie Moron: "He landed his house on the Wicked Witch Of The East (Hillary Clinton), and defeated the evil Penguin (John McCain), but wait, this isn’t a movie, this is real life, and the hero is Barack Obama.

You can tell a lot about the measure of a man by the movies he likes. So what does the new President rate as his favorites? He has actually mentioned his top 5 a couple of times and here they are. What do they say about him?"

Britons 'waste an average of £195 on mobile bills' - News, Gadgets & Tech - The Independent

Britons 'waste an average of £195 on mobile bills' - News, Gadgets & Tech - The Independent: "British mobile phone users are wasting an average of £195 a year on their mobile phone bills because they are on the wrong contract, a new report has found.

Just over three quarters (76%) of people on monthly deals are paying over the odds, signing up to tariffs after wrongly estimating how many minutes and text messages they use."

Warning Signs of Dementia - Fox News Video - FoxNews.com

Warning Signs of Dementia - Fox News Video - FoxNews.com: "Memory loss, confusion, misplacing things – these are all signs of dementia – but what else should you look out for? Dr. Marc Siegel sits down with Dr. Linda Levine Madori to discuss when you should take a loved one to the neurologist"

'Bionic Eye' Implant Offers Hope to the Blind : Discovery News

'Bionic Eye' Implant Offers Hope to the Blind : Discovery News: "A prosthetic eye is giving 'a crude level of vision' to blind people.
At least one patient is improving his ability to interpret the light flashes and identify them as lines and shapes."

National Knowledge Network - Connecting Knowledge Institutions

National Knowledge Network - Connecting Knowledge Institutions: "Welcome to the website of the National Knowledge Network(NKN). The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network for providing a unified high speed network backbone for all knowledge related institutions in the country. The purpose of such a knowledge network goes to the very core of the country's quest for building quality institutions with requisite research facilities and creating a pool of highly trained professionals. The NKN will enable scientists, researchers and students from different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human development in critical and emerging areas."

Cartoon on Anna Hazare victory

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Team leadership lessons from World Cup 2011 - ET Slide Shows - Features - The Economic Times

Team leadership lessons from World Cup 2011 - ET Slide Shows - Features - The Economic Times: "On April 2, 2011, the world witnessed one of the finest games played in Indian sports history. I watched the match and every replay, and couldn't help but be inspired. I believe that just because you are in the game doesn't mean you are playing to win. Just because you have a job or you are in a position of leadership does not mean you will be successful. Success is a wholly different game."

AFP: Alcohol 'a major cause of cancer'

AFP: Alcohol 'a major cause of cancer': "About one in 10 cancers in men and one in 33 in women in western European countries are caused by current and past alcohol consumption, according to a study released on Friday.
For some types of cancer, the rates are significantly higher, it said."

BBC News - Why did LOL infiltrate the language?

BBC News - Why did LOL infiltrate the language?: "The internet slang term 'LOL' (laughing out loud) has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, to the mild dismay of language purists. But where did the term originate? And is it really a threat to our lexicon?"

Mobile subscriber base touches 791.38 million - The Economic Times

Mobile subscriber base touches 791.38 million - The Economic Times: "The number of mobile subscribers in India rose to 791.38 million in February with the addition of 20.2 million connections, official data shows.

According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the wireless user base grew 2.62 percent, from 771.18 million in January."

7 Worst Types of Sex … | All Women Stalk

7 Worst Types of Sex … | All Women Stalk: "I really enjoy writing blogs and right now, I want to cover the 7 worst types of sex. Right now, without reading what I have below, think about the worst types of sex in your book – then, read mine that I have posted in the blog below and see if I named one on your list. So, let me get started right now"

World’s oldest person turns 115 - TODAY People - People.com - TODAY.com

World’s oldest person turns 115 - TODAY People - People.com - TODAY.com

'Swiss black money can take India to the top' - Lok Sabha Election news 2009 - Rediff.com

'Swiss black money can take India to the top' - Lok Sabha Election news 2009 - Rediff.com

rediff.com: Meet Team Advani's tech wizards

rediff.com: Meet Team Advani's tech wizards: "In a quiet nondescript office inside Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka lawmaker Anant Kumar's bungalow in New Delhi, some 15 people are quietly keying away on their computers. Most of them are young and nattily dressed."

Govt to draft first ever policy to regulate antibiotics use

Govt to draft first ever policy to regulate antibiotics use: "The Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, (GMCH-32), will celebrate World Health Day on Thursday keeping in view this year’s global theme for the day — “Antimicrobial Resistance: No Action Today, No Cure Tomorrow”."

Discovery Health "Does stress really make your hair go gray faster?"

Discovery Health "Does stress really make your hair go gray faster?": "Though a little stress can be good for you, an overabundance of it has been linked with a host of dangerous health conditions, including heart disease, headaches, stomach problems, sleep disorders and a compromised immune system, to name just a few."

Opinion: South Asia's Looming Arms Race - WSJ.com

After a hiatus of two years, the resumption of talks between Pakistan and India announced in February is good news. This was capped by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's brilliant move to invite his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani to attend the India-Pakistan cricket world cup semifinal last week.

www.outlookindia.com | Narendra Modi, Prime Minister?

www.outlookindia.com | Narendra Modi, Prime Minister?: "In his 10 years as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi can take credit for implementing development-oriented policies that have delivered results that no contemporary Indian politician can match up to. These are best showcased by his ability to attract industry into Gujarat: Vibrant Gujarat summits have attracted hundreds of billions of dollars of investment and launched a new Industrial Revolution in Gujarat. What is less known is that agricultural growth rate in Gujarat over the last decade is close to 7 percentage points higher than the all India figure. Lakhs of check dams have been built, water conservation measures taken and the overall health of the water table improved. Through the Jyotigram Yojna, Modi has delivered uninterrupted power supply to villages across the state. He has come up with innovative solutions like evening courts to reduce the backlog of pending cases and special incentives and schemes to educate the girl child. He personally donates gifts made to him for these schemes. He has held training courses for over 5 lakh government employees in an attempt to improve governance. The roads and ports of Gujarat have been made among the best in the country. Modi has himself written a book on climate change and has succeeded in developing significant wind and solar energy power projects."

BBC NEWS | Sai Baba: God-man or con man?

BBC NEWS | Programmes | This World | Sai Baba: God-man or con man?: "Basava Premanand has been burgled... again.

It is the third time in just one month. But he is in no doubt of the thieves' motives.

He suspects they were looking for evidence that he has collected for over 30 years against India's leading spiritual guru, Sri Satya Sai Baba.

Mr Premanand believes this evidence proves the self-proclaimed 'God-man', Sai Baba, is not just a fraud, but a dangerous sexual abuser."

The Sleepless Elite - WSJ.com

The Sleepless Elite - WSJ.com: "For a small group of people—perhaps just 1% to 3% of the population—sleep is a waste of time.

Natural 'short sleepers,' as they're officially known, are night owls and early birds simultaneously. They typically turn in well after midnight, then get up just a few hours later and barrel through the day without needing to take naps or load up on caffeine."

Holi: Festival of Colors - The Big Picture - Boston.com

Holi: Festival of Colors - The Big Picture - Boston.com: "Every year, Hindus greet the turn of winter into spring with a splash of color -- in some areas, a geyser of color. They call their celebration the festival of Holi, and Hindus across India and throughout the world share prayer, camaraderie, special food, and a general sense of mischief as they douse each other in dyes and colored water. The large festival has roots to many Hindu legends associated with the triumph of good over evil. One of the best-known stories tells the tale of the demoness Holika, who tried to kill Prahlad, the son of the demon king Hiranyakashyap, for refusing to worship his father. Instead, Holika is consumed in flames, which is replayed each year with bonfires and effigies, before the celebrants break out the hues and cries of the festival."

18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation | Real Simple

18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation | Real Simple: "Some things should never be said―like these phrases. Here, what to say instead.

What Not to Say About Someone's Appearance"

Connick v. Thompson: Clarence Thomas writes one of the cruelest Supreme Court decisions ever. - By Dahlia Lithwick - Slate Magazine

Connick v. Thompson: Clarence Thomas writes one of the cruelest Supreme Court decisions ever. - By Dahlia Lithwick - Slate Magazine: "In 1985, John Thompson was convicted of murder in Louisiana. Having already been convicted in a separate armed robbery case, he opted not to testify on his own behalf in his murder trial. He was sentenced to death and spent 18 years in prison—14 of them isolated on death row—and watched as seven executions were planned for him."

The Book Bench: Bookspotting: India : The New Yorker

The Book Bench: Bookspotting: India : The New Yorker: "This weekend was a big one for India, which scored its first victory in the Cricket World Cup since 1983 (Roger Angell just posted on the game over at News Desk). I recently spent a few weeks traveling in the subcontinent, and while I still can’t pretend to follow cricket (unless “it’s like baseball, only slower” counts), I did come away with some distinct impressions of the country."

30 Useful Google Chrome Extensions | Tools

30 Useful Google Chrome Extensions | Tools: "Although Google Chrome is just a few years old, it has become the browser of choice for most web developers and designers. Chrome’s browsing speed and the huge list of free ad-ons and extensions available make it hard to beat. Today’s collection focuses on Free Extensions powered and offered by Google Chrome, which are highly helpful for web developers. Please have a look and leave a comment if you know any other useful extension we are missing here."

The New Internet Start-Up Boom: Get Rich Slow - TIME

The New Internet Start-Up Boom: Get Rich Slow - TIME: "It's time to stop whining. The economy might be melting down like a pat of butter on a hot Hummer roof, but for some people — you, maybe? — this could be a very good thing."

FT.com / FT Magazine - Is a high IQ a burden as much as a blessing?

FT.com / FT Magazine - Is a high IQ a burden as much as a blessing?: "The Metropolitan Club, on Fifth Avenue at 60th street, is a palazzo in the mighty Manhattan style. Damn the expense. That’s what J.P. Morgan is supposed to have said when he commissioned Stanford White, the city’s most flamboyant architect, to build him a private gentleman’s club in 1894. Inside, on a Monday evening in late January, only a few members drifted over the red, monogrammed carpets, but it was still early, only a little after seven. This, however, is when Marilyn vos Savant likes to show up."

31 Crazy and Funny Sports Photos Taken at The Right Moment - Chill Out Point

31 Crazy and Funny Sports Photos Taken at The Right Moment - Chill Out Point: "Sport is not only good for your health but can also improve your sense of humor as it provides lots of material for fun blog like this one! I understand that a bit unfair to laugh at athletes while they are doing their job – after all we all look stupid sometimes! I bet you can’t resist laughing at these funny and crazy sports images taken at the right moment. I have to admit these are quite addictive."

8 management lessons from Dhoni for UPA - Rediff.com Business

8 management lessons from Dhoni for UPA - Rediff.com Business: "Management lessons from Dhoni have universal appeal and can be used by corporates and even the UPA, to reflect on existing structures and strategies, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's boys have done the country proud. As Dhoni lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup, I thought of another Indian captain (and Prime Minister) Manmohan Singh and the unenviable position he finds himself in today.

The globally respected economist is surrounded by scams, tainted CVC issue, billions of rupees stashed away in foreign banks, allegations of buying votes, etc. The United Progressive Alliance-II could author, How to kill your country's national airline."

The missing daughtersof Jhajjar - Home - livemint.com

The missing daughtersof Jhajjar - Home - livemint.com: "Fifteen-year-old Aarti Ahelawat waits patiently for the midday meal at the government senior secondary school in Chhuchhakwas, a village in Haryana’s Jhajjar district. Her younger brother goes to the privately run Paramount Senior Secondary School a few metres away, and doesn’t have to wait for the free meal."

Asian Vegetables: Organic Gardening

Asian Vegetables: Organic Gardening: "With the growing popularity of Thai, Korean, and Japanese cuisine, and the increasing sophistication of Chinese cuisine in North America, gardeners are becoming familiar with vegetables such as edamame, daikon, and bitter melon that were unknown outside of specialty markets not too long ago. Asian vegetables are not just delicious; many, like yard-long (asparagus) beans and winged beans, are fun to grow and share, too."

Successful people who never existed - CNN.com

Successful people who never existed - CNN.com: "George P. Burdell was a man born of a simple mistake. In 1927, someone in the admissions office at Georgia Tech accidentally sent student Ed Smith two registration forms instead of one."

Brand endorsement fees of M.I.B set to skyrocket | mydigitalfc.com

Brand endorsement fees of M.I.B set to skyrocket | mydigitalfc.com: "The World Cup victory has changed the game of brand endorsement for Indian cricketers. Money is certain to pour into the pockets of Dhoni and men like never before."

When to switch off your lights | Yahoo! Green

When to switch off your lights | Yahoo! Green: "Does switching the lights on and off use more energy than leaving them on? The answer is no, despite the common misperception that turning a light on creates a power surge. The thinking is that it's more economical to just leave a light on rather than pay the costs of flicking it back on."

From Jalgaon to Harvard: A farmer's success story - Rediff.com Business

From Jalgaon to Harvard: A farmer's success story - Rediff.com Business: "In a state that tops in the number of farmer suicides across the country, the success story of two farmers from Jalgoan is a shining example of how technology and innovative cultivation methods can transform the agrarian economy and uplift the lives of millions of farmers.

In this two part series, we take you through the success stories of two farmers.

Job loss, financial problems and meagre income from a small farm is history for Rajendra Hari Patil, who now earns Rs 25 lakh annually.

It has been an incredible journey for Rajendra Hari Patil and Hemchandra Dagaji Patil who traveled from Jalgaon to the Harvard Business School to talk about their success."

Nuclear power is safest way to make electricity, according to study - The Washington Post

Nuclear power is safest way to make electricity, according to study - The Washington Post: "Radioactive water is leaking into the sea, there’s a little plutonium in the soil, and traces of nuclear fallout have been detected in places as far apart as Kuwait and Maryland. In a few parts of Japan, you’re also not supposed to eat the broccoli or the beef."

9 Foods to Boost the Immune System: Organic Gardening

9 Foods to Boost the Immune System: Organic Gardening: "It takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. It turns out that eating some pretty surprising nutrients will help keep your immune system on guard.

You can ensure your body and immunity run smoothly by rounding out your plate with plenty of colorful servings of fruits and veggies, plus 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, at the very least. The following ingredients can add extra flu-fighting punch to your winter meal plan."

The Secrets of Thin People | Real Simple

The Secrets of Thin People | Real Simple: "Thin people favor bulky foods.

Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, has done extensive research on “calorie density,” or the ratio of calories to the weight of food."

India combats sex-selective abortion as gender ratio loses balance - CNN.com

India combats sex-selective abortion as gender ratio loses balance - CNN.com: "Indians' preference for sons over daughters has manifested itself in a worrisome population imbalance in the world's second-most populous nation, according to a preliminary census report released this week."

Six Decades Later, FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Still Tough to Crack

Six Decades Later, FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Still Tough to Crack: "In the film 'Take the Money and Run,' Woody Allen played a bumbling, publicity-starved petty criminal named Virgil Starkwell. 'You know he never made the Ten Most Wanted list,' Starkwell's wife, Louise, lamented in the 1969 comedy. 'It's very unfair voting. It's who you know.'"

Dangerous gamesmanship | privilege motion | BJP | Indian Express

Dangerous gamesmanship | privilege motion | BJP | Indian Express: "The BJP has been indulging in some very dangerous gamesmanship in trying to destabilise the government for petty political gain. There can be no other interpretation of the privilege motion it moved against the prime minister in the Lok Sabha last week, virtually calling for his resignation. This on the basis of a WikiLeaks story about the manner in which the United States embassy in Delhi reported the cash-for-votes episode that was played out on the eve of the crucial 2008 vote endorsing the Indo-US civil nuclear deal. This spoke of a US diplomat being told by a Congress minion that the party was buying votes to muster a majority in the House and shown a chest of currency notes to drive home the point."

Mohali spirit seems spurious

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A loss can be a better teacher – The Express Tribune

A loss can be a better teacher – The Express Tribune: "Sometimes a tough loss can be a better teacher than a sloppy, untidy victory. After the dust settles, Pakistan will need to do some soul-searching on how to improve their fielding and batting. That was the difference between them and today’s two finalists, Sri Lanka and India. Despite the anti-climactic defeat to India in the semi-finals, Pakistan has many reasons to hold its head up high after an entertaining, inspiring and in the end, emotionally draining World Cup campaign. Wherever they played, Colombo, Dhaka or Mohali, the Pakistani team were great ambassadors and a powerful advert for the game."

The Productivity Tricks and Daily Habits of Famous People

The Productivity Tricks and Daily Habits of Famous People: "Famous visionaries often develop a reputation for having a few eccentricities. However, for many people, these small eccentricities are part of a larger group of daily rituals that help them to be at their most productive and prolific. While not all these tips, tricks, and rituals will work for you, they help to shed light on what some of our most beloved cultural icons and historical figures are willing to do in order to stay on top of their demanding workloads."

25 Ways To Improve Your Financial Situation In Under 10 Minutes - Saving Advice

25 Ways To Improve Your Financial Situation In Under 10 Minutes - Saving Advice: "I know from personal experience that when it comes to getting your personal finances in order, taking those first steps is one of the most difficult parts.

There is so much information and it seems like it will take forever before you can ever reach your financial goals. It makes a person want to give up even before they start, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. The main thing is to start, do a little bit each day and in doing so the savings will begin to pile up. Don’t have much time? It’s not a problem. Here are 25 ways I have improved my financial situation that each should take 10 minutes or less to complete…you can do the same:"

Cellphone Radiation May Alter Your Brain. Let’s Talk. - NYTimes.com

Cellphone Radiation May Alter Your Brain. Let’s Talk. - NYTimes.com: "In a culture where people cradle their cellphones next to their heads with the same constancy and affection that toddlers hold their security blankets, it was unsettling last month when a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that doing so could alter brain activity."

Health benefits of walnuts - GEO.tv

Health benefits of walnuts - GEO.tv: "Walnuts are the no. 1 nut for heart health, said the US research that was presented at the American Chemical Society annual meeting."

My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation - AOL Small Business

My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation - AOL Small Business: "Bob Williamson has lived the kind of life most of us can only dream of -- but only if half of those dreams are terrifying nightmares. In short order, here are some of the roles Williamson has played in his 64 years: Teenage vagabond, homeless drifter, armed robber, check forger, alcoholic, methhead, heroin addict, crash survivor, atheist, born-again Christian, loyal company man, software pioneer, small-business owner, white-collar fraud victim, publishing impresario, artist, playboy, husband, father, author, spa maven, philanthropist, lifesaver, possible soothsayer, cold turkey quitter, multimillionaire, and everyday guy trying to build a happy, stable, sober life for himself."

Child sex ratio down to 914

Child sex ratio down to 914: "Even as the country’s population growth rate decreased in the previous decade, the Census for 2011 paints a grim future for the women, with gender imbalance among children showing the worst fall since the Independence.

The sex ratio — the number of females per 1,000 males — among children up to six years fell by 13 points to 914, compared to 927 in the previous census 10 years ago. This is not all. The decline in the child sex ratio has been widespread with the eastern states and the Kashmir valley matching the northern states in the reduced number of girl children. The biggest drop has been in Jammu and Kashmir where the sex ratio came down by 82 points from 941 in 2001 to 859 in 2011."