Category Archive for: ‘Get to Know’
What Would Gandhiji Do?
The evolution of globalization as a multi-dimensional phenomenon is being widely discussed among scholars and thinkers around the world. The popular perception of globalization as a methodology for economic integration of the world acquires much significance. The most visible phenomenon of globalization’s impact on human …
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What it Means to be an Executor
Imagine this … you’ve been nominated as the executor of your best friend’s will. You feel honored and at the same time begin to worry about what this means and how do you uphold the responsibilities of your potential future duties. In legal terms, an …
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The Story of India with Michael Wood
A British television production company has produced a documentary film on the history of India. PBS and BBC jointly commissioned this documentary series, the first-ever made for television. It is written and presented by the acclaimed writer, historian, and broadcaster, Michael Wood, and it has …
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Healthy Times
Researcher’s study shows steroids not beneficial for kids with bacterial meningitis According to a new study led by a scientist of Indian origin, corticosteroids given to children who are hospitalized for bacterial meningitis do not provide a benefit in survival or in reduced hospital stays. …
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Happy Father’s Day
My Father, My Mentor and My Hero A passing thought, a vision, I saw an image deep in his eyes, A source of love, tender affection, given without compromise. I recall the many times that he had stood, by my side, Prodding me on with …
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Indian Art & Artists
The Violin: An Indian Instrument? Globalization in music is not a recent phenomenon which can be attributed to MTV. It started much earlier than we give it credit. The violin it self was introduced to India by the British during the late eighteenth century. Hindustani …
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T20 MANIA – TWENTY20 COMES TO SOUTH FLORIDA
The format of T20 has been designed to do away not only with the dull and dreary lingering days of five-day Test Cricket, but also to do away with the seemingly static mid-innings phase of one-day cricket. This is a new version of the game …
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WHY Don’s I Like My Self?
EXPLORING SELF-ESTEEM For the last several years, countless women have sat in my office saying and believing the worst possible things about themselves. Some common statements I hear are: “My English is not too good. My husband always make fun of it.” “I want to …
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BENAZIR BHUTTO – A Unique Saga of Life
Benazir. Can any other name be more appropriate for the daughter of Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto? There is no doubt the answer is no. Benazir Bhutto, the first woman prime minister of the Islamic country Pakistan, certainly lived up to her name, which …
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Words to Live by
Happy Valentine’s Day to each one of Happy Valentine’s Day to each one of you God made us because of His Love. God is love. He wants us to love and respect each other. On a human level we know that love needs an outlet …
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