The boom jobs of the next 20 years | News.com.au

The boom jobs of the next 20 years | News.com.au: "GET the lowdown on the careers that China's booming economy will make the most lucrative in the world over the next two decades."

India's Stingy Poverty Definition Irks Critics

India's Stingy Poverty Definition Irks Critics: "Every day, through scorching summers and chilly winters, Himmat pedals his bicycle rickshaw through New Delhi's crowded streets, earning barely enough to feed his family. But to India's government he is not poor – not even close.

The 5,000 rupees ($110) he earns a month pays for a tiny room with a single light bulb and no running water for his family of four. After buying just enough food to keep his family from starving, there is nothing left for medicine, new clothes for his children or savings."

BBC News - Indian inventor develops jacket to heat or cool wearer

BBC News - Indian inventor develops jacket to heat or cool wearer: "An Indian inventor is developing clothes which keep the wearer comfortable in extreme temperatures.

Kranthi Kiran Vistakula started with a jacket and is now applying his idea to shoes, scarves and even dinner plates.

The clothes use Peltier light-weight plastic plates with a thermo electric device"

From Ambani's Antilla to Golibar slums - Rediff.com Business

From Ambani's Antilla to Golibar slums - Rediff.com Business: "The timing of Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata's alleged critique of Mukesh Ambani's opulent home, Antilla, accidentally proved to be ironic.

At just about the same time residents of Golibar, a basti in Mumbai, intensified their struggle against a builder who is demolishing their homes.

Social activist Medha Patkar has been on an indefinite fast since May 21 to focus attention on the demand 'ghar bachao, ghar banao' (save homes, build homes)."

For some, music gives the same high as sex - The Times of India

For some, music gives the same high as sex - The Times of India: "A new study from the McGill University has revealed that listening to music is just as pleasurable as food, drugs and sex."

STUNNING: Award winning pictures of 2011 - Rediff.com News

STUNNING: Award winning pictures of 2011 - Rediff.com News: "To say that 2010 was an eventful year would be an understatement. Last year, we witnessed events as widespread as polling in Afghanistan, to floods in Pakistan, to the anti-government protests in Thailand, just to name a few. We at rediff.com bring you 25 award-winning pictures from last year, from around the world."

Rajiv Gandhi: 20 years after he was killed - India: India Today - Photo

Rajiv Gandhi: 20 years after he was killed - India: India Today - Photo

Penguin Flip-Flops: Reality of Myth?

Sundaram Tagore Gallery - Fredric Roberts - Press Release

Sundaram Tagore Gallery - Fredric Roberts - Press Release: "Sundaram Tagore Gallery is pleased to present the work of American photographer Fredric Roberts in an exhibition of 36 large-scale color prints, shot both digitally and on film. The exhibition’s opening night is being held in conjunction with MOCA Contemporaries, which will host a private members’ preview. Twenty percent of the net proceeds from opening-night sales will benefit The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles."

Infy shares for Rs 9.5k in '93 now worth Rs 4 cr - The Times of India

Infy shares for Rs 9.5k in '93 now worth Rs 4 cr - The Times of India: "The country's second largest tech player Infosys Technologies has a shareholder base of 4,50,000. The company has paid a cumulative dividend of Rs 11,623 crore to these investors, says the company's annual report for fiscal 2010-11."

20 Little Ways to Drop Pounds | Real Simple

20 Little Ways to Drop Pounds | Real Simple: "Bad news: The average person gains one to two pounds a year.

Good news: Consuming just 100 fewer calories each day is enough to avert that weight gain."

Hindus in America: Rich, smart, and pious | Firstpost

Hindus in America: Rich, smart, and pious | Firstpost: "Intriguing stat of the day: According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Hindus in the United States rank second—behind Reform Jews—as the best at degree-earning and money-making."

Shuttle Endeavour rockets into orbit on its final flight | The Space Shot - CNET News

Shuttle Endeavour rockets into orbit on its final flight | The Space Shot - CNET News: "-Running two weeks late because of an electrical glitch, the repaired shuttle Endeavour finally blasted off and rocketed into orbit for the last time Monday, putting on a spectacular, if brief, show for the several hundred thousand spectators who were estimated to have come to watch NASA's next-to-last shuttle launch.
Carrying a $2 billion particle physics experiment, critical supplies, and spare parts bound for the International Space Station, Endeavour's three main engines flashed to life and throttled up to full power while computers monitored their performance 50 times per second."

Earn big by helping the disadvantaged - Business Today - Business News

Earn big by helping the disadvantaged - Business Today - Business News: "Most leading Indian companies today are involved in philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, related programmes. They need trained professionals to run them, whom they are ready to pay corporate-level salaries."

Supreme Court's model rent agreement assures tenant 5 yrs' stay - The Times of India

Supreme Court's model rent agreement assures tenant 5 yrs' stay - The Times of India: "The Supreme Court has drafted a model landlord-tenant agreement promising tenants five years of peaceful stay in the premises if they give rent at market rate, increase it by 10% every three years and pay the property tax for the house."

Why Bayes Rules: The History of a Formula That Drives Modern Life: Scientific American

Why Bayes Rules: The History of a Formula That Drives Modern Life: Scientific American: "Google has a small fleet of robotic cars that since autumn have driven themselves for thousands of miles on the streets of northern California without once striking a pedestrian, running a stoplight or having to ask directions."

How rich are the Pakistani rich? – The Express Tribune

How rich are the Pakistani rich? – The Express Tribune: "How rich are the Pakistani rich? Incredibly so, or just what is expected in a country that has income distribution more skewed than is normal for a country at its stage of development? The questions are important since the answers to them matter for the making of public economic policy. The answers will also affect the course of political development. Some of those who are watching the explosion in the Arab streets realise that relative deprivation — a concept developed by political economists many decades ago — is playing a role in turning millions of people against the regimes that have governed them for so long. Growing income disparity and widening consumption gaps are often the source of great political alienation. The political and economic systems that give rise to them come under pressure and may — and sometimes do — collapse under the weight of political discontent. This is what we are seeing in the Middle East."

Amazing office buildings in India - Rediff.com Business

Amazing office buildings in India - Rediff.com Business: "India prides itself on having some of the most contemporary designs for offices, especially in the IT sector. Some of these Indian IT campuses and parks rival the best in Europe or America.
Which office buildings do you think are the most stunning in India? Would you like to suggest the names of others buildings, which are architectural marvels?"

Global capitalism and 21st century fascism - Opinion - Al Jazeera English

Global capitalism and 21st century fascism - Opinion - Al Jazeera English: "The crisis of global capitalism is unprecedented, given its magnitude, its global reach, the extent of ecological degradation and social deterioration, and the scale of the means of violence. We truly face a crisis of humanity. The stakes have never been higher; our very survival is at risk. We have entered into a period of great upheavals and uncertainties, of momentous changes, fraught with dangers - if also opportunities. "

On Owning Your Own Web 2.0 Work

On Owning Your Own Web 2.0 Work: "If you’re looking at a new web startup these days, you have to make a choice. You can aim for money or aim for traffic. Ironically, it’s hard to do both."

BBC News - Aids vaccine effective in monkeys, say researchers

BBC News - Aids vaccine effective in monkeys, say researchers

A new vaccine can protect macaques against the monkey equivalent of HIV and could provide a fresh approach to an HIV vaccine, a study suggests.

US researchers say the vaccine offered protection to 13 of 24 rhesus macaques treated in the experiment.

BBC News - Can royal couple outfox the paparazzi?

BBC News - Can royal couple outfox the paparazzi?: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have begun their honeymoon at a destination widely reported to be in the Seychelles. But having tried to keep the location secret, can they still avoid the attentions of the paparazzi?

There is near insatiable demand across the world for pictures of the royal couple.

And there will be paparazzi who will be desperate to get long-lens shots of William and Catherine on the beach during their honeymoon."

Literacy=less gender bias; but reverse isn’t always true | Firstpost

Literacy=less gender bias; but reverse isn’t always true | Firstpost: "A comparison of literacy rates and child sex ratios (number of girls in the 0-6 age group per 1,000 boys) across states shows that a high literacy rate goes hand-in-hand with above average child sex ratios. However, the converse is not true – low literacy does not necessarily imply a gender bias. In fact, some of the least literate states have healthy child sex ratios."

Factsheet: Timeline of the Ayodhya dispute | Ayodhya | Babri Masjid | Indian Express

Factsheet: Timeline of the Ayodhya dispute | Ayodhya | Babri Masjid | Indian Express: "The Babri mosque dates back nearly 500 years when it was built in Ayodhya by Mir Baqi, a commander of first Mughal emperor Babur, in 1528. Hence the mosque's name -- Babri Masjid.
1853: First recorded incident of Hindu-Muslim violence over the site with Hindus alleging the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ram.
1859: British rulers erect a fence and allow Muslims and Hindus to worship separately in the inner and outer courtyards."

The Hindu : Life & Style / Metroplus : In search of a suitable spouse

The Hindu : Life & Style / Metroplus : In search of a suitable spouse

Karimnagar is the new rice bowl of State

The Hindu : NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Karimnagar is the new rice bowl of State: "Karimnagar district is all set emerge as the ‘rice bowl' of Andhra Pradesh with an expected record paddy production of over 12.60 lakh metric tones during this rabi season.

Thanks to the bountiful rainfall from 2006, paddy production has been increasing considerably. During the 2006-07 rabi season, paddy was cultivated in 1.43 lakh hectares and the production was"

Voices: Sorrow and Joy - Newsweek

Voices: Sorrow and Joy - Newsweek: "Pictures of Americans celebrating and rejoicing on the streets of New York and Washington, D.C., were shown all over the world. They were people who felt compelled to demonstrate their satisfaction that the man they considered their No. 1 enemy was finally dead."

Sharpen your mind with red wine, chocolate

Sharpen your mind with red wine, chocolate: "Red wine and chocolate make for a deadly combination to keep your mind sharp and alert, a study suggests.

Polyphenols, plant chemicals abundant in dark chocolate and wines, dilate blood vessels, speeding the supply of blood to the brain."

Rabindranath Tagore was a global phenomenon, so why is he so neglected? | Ian Jack | Comment is free | The Guardian

Rabindranath Tagore was a global phenomenon, so why is he so neglected? | Ian Jack | Comment is free | The Guardian: "Rabindranath Tagore was born 150 years ago today. This weekend festivities and seminars are being held in his honour across the world. In London, the BFI is hosting a season of films inspired by his work; last night his fellow Bengali (and fellow Nobel laureate) Amartya Sen gave a talk at the British Museum; a two-day conference at the University of London will, among other things, examine his legacy in the Netherlands, Poland and Germany."

The tragic story behind Mother's Day - World - CBC News

The tragic story behind Mother's Day - World - CBC News: "Mother’s Day, which falls this year on May 8, is meant to be a joyous event, but the story behind this greeting-card occasion is actually quite tragic.

The concept dates back to the 1600s in England. Taking place on the fourth Sunday of Lent, “Mothering Sunday” was an annual opportunity for Christians to visit their hometown church. It slowly evolved, as children working far away as domestic servants came back home to spend time with their mothers and family."

Include mangoes in your daily diet - The Times of India

Include mangoes in your daily diet - The Times of India

Broadband/connectivity: India ranks low among developing nations

Business Line : Industry & Economy / Info-tech : Broadband/connectivity: India ranks low among developing nations: "Notwithstanding the huge growth in mobile subscription, India is among the worst performing countries when it comes to connectivity and broadband speeds according to two new studies.

India is ranked a poor 21{+s}{+t} among 25 developing countries in terms of connectivity according to a new global report commissioned by Nokia Siemens Networks.

MALAYSIA, CHILE

While Malaysia and Chile top this category, Sweden has the best score at the global level."

The Science of DNA and the Art of Identification - WSJ.com

The Science of DNA and the Art of Identification - WSJ.com: "The type of test the U.S. government used to confirm it had killed Osama bin Laden has been widely used for decades in paternity disputes, criminal investigations and to identify remains after disasters. These genetic tests are well understood and generally reliable, but it can be tough to get a handle on what the results actually mean."

Kate Middleton's pre-royal weight loss: stress, "brideorexia," or the Dukan Diet? - Harvard Health Publications

Kate Middleton's pre-royal weight loss: stress, "brideorexia," or the Dukan Diet? - Harvard Health Publications: "In addition to the 1,900 guests in Westminster Abbey (assorted royals, governors-general, church leaders, and celebrities like Mr. and Mrs. David Beckham, Sir Elton John, and Guy Ritchie without his ex, Madonna), an estimated 2.5 billion people will be watching Friday morning when Prince William of Wales and “commoner” Catherine Middleton exchange vows."

Diabetic? Forget pills, pop almonds - The Times of India

Diabetic? Forget pills, pop almonds - The Times of India: "As India grapples with a major public health problem, being home to an estimated 50.8 million diabetic population, the largest in the world, experts say 'consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle disease.'

'Eating almonds has a positive effect on reducing low density cholesterol and also improves insulin sensitivity; so it does help in pushing diabetes away,' says Ritesh Gupta, head of clinical operation at Fortis C-Doc Hospital."

Struggle for Sathya Sai Baba's empire intensifies : Cover Story: India Today

Struggle for Sathya Sai Baba's empire intensifies : Cover Story: India Today: "Doddamallur is a village caught in a time warp, a village on which greatness is being forcibly thrust. Sathya Sai baba prophesied that he would be reincarnated as Prema Sai in Doddamallur in Karnataka's Channapatna district (formerly Mandya). On the morning of April 24, as news of Sai Baba's death spread, bereaved devotees began scouring hospitals across Mandya district to check for new births. An infant born approximately two hours before Baba's death to a couple-Jayalakshmi and Kumar-was rumoured to be the next avatar. Crowds started gathering to get a darshan. The news was quickly dismissed by authorities at Puttaparthi, the headquarters of Sai Baba's empire, as bogus. The 'avatar' was abandoned before he or his family could exploit the impending fame."

World's most expensive yachts! - Rediff.com Business

World's most expensive yachts! - Rediff.com Business

Breast cancer gene discovery 'like finding gold' - Telegraph

Breast cancer gene discovery 'like finding gold' - Telegraph: "The genes could lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating hormonal breast cancer, also known as oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer, which is responsible for four out of five cases, or 36,000 a year in Britain."

Sexually Promiscuous? Blame It On Anatomy

The Hindu : Opinion / Cartoon : Cartoonscape, May 3, 2011

The Hindu : Opinion / Cartoon : Cartoonscape, May 3, 2011

The Hindu : Health / Medicine & Research : Too little or too much sleep linked with cognitive decline

The Hindu : Health / Medicine & Research : Too little or too much sleep linked with cognitive decline: "Middle-aged adults who sleep too less or too much may be more likely to suffer cognitive decline, a study suggests.

According to the study, less than six hours of sleep each night is considered too little and more than eight hours as too much for middle-aged adults."

Slideshow: The Poverty Line in China - Food - GOOD - StumbleUpon

Slideshow: The Poverty Line in China - Food - GOOD - StumbleUpon

Slideshow: The Poverty Line in China - Food - GOOD - StumbleUpon

Slideshow: The Poverty Line in China - Food - GOOD - StumbleUpon

Atanu Dey on India's Development » Blog Archive » Rajiv Malhotra’s book, “Breaking India”

Atanu Dey on India's Development » Blog Archive » Rajiv Malhotra’s book, “Breaking India”: "It is hard to avoid the conclusion that Islamic terrorism started with Osama bin Laden if one were to go by what the US politicians claim and what the media reports. But India has had the unwanted attention of the proselytizing faiths, Islam and Christianity, for centuries hell bent (to use an expression) on converting the infidels into their bloody ideologies. Terrorism is one of the tactics that people motivated by these ideologies have routinely used — although that fact does not get too much play since much of the media (and in many cases the governments of states) is controlled by the institutions founded on those monotheistic faiths. India is perhaps the oldest victim of religious terrorism and it continues to bleed copiously from it even today. India’s civilizational struggle is certainly the longest ongoing war the world has ever suffered — and it goes on only because India is still not totally vanquished. It survives but the prospects are not very good."

Grandma was right, babies DO wake up taller after a sleep | Mail Online

Grandma was right, babies DO wake up taller after a sleep | Mail Online: "Scientists have finally confirmed what grandma knew all along: babies really do wake up taller right after they sleep.

Findings from the first study of its kind measuring the link between daily growth and sleep show the two are inextricably linked.

Scientists have linked increased sleep and changes in sleep patterns in babies to increased body length for the first time.

The research paves the way to a better understanding of newborns and allows parents to predict when their baby is going to grow. "

BBC News - Start-up Stories: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

BBC News - Start-up Stories: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: "Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is one of the richest women in India. She is the founder of Biocon, a biotech company and Asia's largest insulin maker.

But the chairman and managing director attributes her success to her go-getting nature rather than entrepreneurial spirit.

Ms Mazumdar-Shaw originally trained to become a brewer in Australia, before returning to India to follow in her father's footsteps as a brew-master.

But she struggled to find a job on her return and recalls the industry wasn't ready for a strong female presence. 'The brewing industry is a very, very male dominated industry' she says. 'It's a male bastion.'"

BBC News - Start-up Stories: NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys

BBC News - Start-up Stories: NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys: "NR Narayana Murthy is the co-founder of Infosys, a giant software company. But despite heading a huge multinational enterprise, Mr Murthy says there is one thing he does without fail every night when he returns home: he cleans the lavatory.

It is a habit instilled by his father. 'We have a caste system in India where the so-called lowest class… is a set of people who clean the toilets,' he explains."

Indian workforce is most mobile in world - Rediff.com Business

Indian workforce is most mobile in world - Rediff.com Business: "Indian workfore is the 'most mobile' in the world followed by Mexio, China and Turkey, a survey by a leading human resource service provider said on Thursday"

How to be a successful entrepreneur

Osama bin Laden: profile - Telegraph

Osama bin Laden: profile - Telegraph: "He grew up amid wealth and privilege as the 17th of around 50 children of Mohammed bin Laden, a construction magnate with ties to the Saudi royal family.
Bin Laden, whose mother was Syrian, was raised as a strict Wahhabi Muslim and educated in Saudi Arabia. His father was died in an air crash in 1967."

Sleep: 8 Reasons an Early Bedtime Is Better for Your Health: Health & Fitness: glamour.com

Sleep: 8 Reasons an Early Bedtime Is Better for Your Health: Health & Fitness: glamour.com: "You know you should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but did you also know that getting those zzz’s earlier rather than later has even more benefits—we’re talking weight loss, heart health, improved job performance and more!—than going to bed later and sleeping in? Check ‘em out here!"