Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Prime Minister and Amartya Sen, very Buddy Buddy!

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Today I’m reminiscent of the Robert Southey quote: “No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.” Something similar has happened amongst our Prime Minister Mr. Manmohan Singh and Amartya Sen. Not heard of him? Arey, he ...

DDA Lottery System: Fair or Unfair?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Whom to believe, and whom to disbelieve?! Sometimes the general public puts its point so vehemently that all our support and sympathies go with them! But then, the other side of the party can not always be wrong! Oh hold on...in sheer excitement and confusion, I think I’m drifting away ...

“Sixth Pay Commission Arrives. Now give us More Pay!”- DU Teachers

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Strike has become such a common, eh, allow me to say that, “phenomenon” that almost everyone is using it freely these days! Since the arrival of Sixth Pay Commission, the screams of “We want more pay” can be heard in Delhi. This time it’s the Delhi University lecturers who are ...

Spikes Asia in Singapore

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

If you are planning an overseas trip next year, my personal suggestion is to try the Trio S. Confused? I was talking about Spikes Asia in Singapore in September. The latest Travel News is that tourists are all eyes on Singapore, as soon as the news of Spikes Asia Festival ...

FM Radio…Sounds of Music or Sounds of Dishum-Dishum?

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Since long we have been talking about economy, finance, ministers, global slowdown, etc...Let us talk about FM today- not the Finance or Foreign Minister, but the FM Radio that has touched lives tremendously and has emerged as a proliferating business source. You get excited on listening your favorite songs, ...

14 year old BBC News Journalists

Friday, December 12th, 2008

BBC News group has articulated a vision of educating the kids in an interesting manner. The British Broadcasting Corporation has come up with BBC News School Report campaign that aims at inculcating the “good journalism” seeds in their school kids. The idea is that the students of the various UK schools ...

Mumbai Girls Speak Against Corruption

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

At a recent SAARC (South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation) debate competition held in New Delhi, our Mumbaia girls were declared the clear-cut team winners after being judged for their practical, strong and confident debating skills. Topic of discussion: “All countries in the world, rich and poor, are vulnerable to ...

Felicitations! Fuel Price Cut!

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Go on long drives and enjoy your journeys without any hitch of petrol expenses! Fuel prices have dwindled, and what’s more- there’s a scope for more fuel price cut! Last week a streak of joy swept in when the Government announced a petrol price cut by Rs.5 and diesel by ...

Reliance offers Home Furnishing Goods

Friday, December 5th, 2008

With 27% share of the world GDP, India’s retail sector is a significant contributor in its economical growth. Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) seems to understand the potential of retail business in India, and is all set to enter the retail field, marking a mark in the Home Furnishings industry. This ...

Obama Kids Admissioned to Sidwell Friends School

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The guess game started prior elections, and ended with Obama winning the President-ship race. After a contemplative study of various schools, the recently elected US President decided that his daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, would be joining Sidwell Friends School in Washington. Michelle Obama considers Sidwell “the best fit ...