India beats Pakistan in World Cup semi final

India today has defeated Pakistan to enter the world cup final against Sri Lanka on Saturday. The firecrackers here hasnt stopped. It will be on the entire night. Celebrations all over India for what was one of the best world cup matches so far. Pakistan began well initially to India’s fighting total of 260 but [...]

India vs Pak semi final today..

Who is it going to be? India or Pakistan? One of the greatest matches of cricket history is going to be held today at the Indian city of Chandigarh, watched by hundreds of millions, and even by the two prime ministers in the stands. Here the country is already in frenzy, restaurants are booked, streets [...]

About 90,000 in India die due to tobacco related diseases per year

India is world’s second largest tobacco consuming nation. It has 34.6 per cent of adults as tobacco users. Students, professionals, taxi drivers, young and old – all take it. A recent survey identified the use of this bad habit by nearly 70% of college students in several Indian cities. In India, tobacco contributes to 56.4% [...]

Teaching the art of giving..

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates was in India last week having high-level business meetings and goading our leaders on need to fund social and health projects for the poor. Buffett, 80, the third richest, pledged in 2006 to give 99% of his shares and wealth to charitable causes. Much of that has gone to the [...]

Keeping the faith..

There I am sitting with the panelists in what “they” call a deliberation hall. Right, you guessed it…another meeting. Well this time, I heartily agreed, that’s the only difference. Should I have rather ignored that opportunity of speaking to what some call veteran leaders, bishops, activists and all those titles in between. The event place [...]

Pakistan Minority Minister’s shocking murder

Been very tied up lately, how I miss indianising y’all. In any case you can’t find an unoccupied hour in the midst of the World Cup cricket craze. The minnows seem to be doing better… wonder what is the benefit of lionizing our Indian players, showering millions of Rupees, deals and what not. Cricket aside, [...]