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January 2013

January 22, 2013

Newspapers in Kashmir Valley suggest tips to survive a Nuclear attack; Coincidence or Portend of Future?

In a strange coincidence or portend of forthcoming disaster, one is not so sure, ads...

January 22, 2013

Hunger is man-made in India: If India used Rice Growing techniques China and Indonesia use, it could feed 400 mn more!

China (197 million tonnes), India (131 Mt), and Indonesia (64 Mt) are the three largest...

January 21, 2013

Representing Hindu Concerns in Polity is NOT a crime, Shinde; Giving a gift to Hafeez Sayeds and Pakistan to lose all leverage is

Today one witnessed Barack Obama take the oath of office. In a remarkable set of...

January 21, 2013

Rahul Gandhi, Can your family stop Sacrificing for India please? Really!

Next time we see someone dying of hunger, we need to make sure we have...

January 21, 2013

Delhi Gangrape: A Month later, despite Outrage and Anger, what have we Achieved?

It has been over a month now since the gang rape in Delhi happened and...

January 20, 2013

Roots of the Indian IT industry and its influence on the Global Computing history: Contribution of IITs and MIT Indian students

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shaped the...

January 19, 2013

Harvard Research team in India to study Maha Kumbh 2013; Gather, analyze “Big Data” from the largest human gathering

A team from Harvard is in town at the Mahakumbh. In a bid to understand...

January 19, 2013

General Musharraf on Recent Beheading Case; again proves Richard Clarke “Pakistanis are Pathological Liars” quip

I think we all are accustomed to the "Game of Denial" that Pakistanis play. Except...

January 19, 2013

Picture of the Day: Pilgrims wait to take the holy dip at MahaKumbh 2013

The scene is absolutely amazing. One can only admire the patience of the pilgrims and...

January 18, 2013

Why did Buddha select Sarnath to promote his teachings? (and other interesting insights – Audio)

This question and many other very interesting insights are brought out by this smart guy...

January 18, 2013

Vedas were Pre-Harrappan, Sunken Cities, their Architectures and Archeological Finds confirm a Great Indian Civilization

Was Harrappa Civilization Pre-Vedic, or was the, now completely rubbished "Aryan" Civilization, Vedic? Or were...

January 18, 2013

Study: Participating in MahaKumbh improves physical and mental well-being of Pilgrims; Positive impact remains even after the event

The MahaKumbh 2013 has been talked about a lot as it started this week. It...

January 18, 2013

Indian Working Professionals are Horribly Vacation Deprived! (Infographic)

Conventional wisdom in India goes that Indians get a lot of vacations and holidays. Well,...

January 17, 2013

Inspirational Speech: How 16 year old Sachin Tendulkar Inspired Navjot Sidhu to counter Pak Trio’s Fast Bowling Attack on 1989

Its a great story told by the absolutely hilarious and profound Navjot Sidhu about how...

January 17, 2013

Indian Students not interested in British Universities anymore?

It seems the Indian students are not going to England to study anymore. 24% drop...

January 17, 2013

15 crore pending court cases in India will clog the system by 2040; already do actually!

One doesn't know what to call it except "Breakdown of India's Judiciary System". With the...

January 16, 2013

Delhi’s Women Helpline “181”: Low on resources and High on Optimism; “Not Enough”, Ms Dixit!

In a city of close to 17 million, the Women's Helpline "181" has only 3...

January 16, 2013

Gandhi and his call for Firearms to be given to India’s Citizens: Was he really a Pacifist?

A quote from Gandhi has gained prominence in recent months, specially in the US because...

January 16, 2013

Gandhi ALSO blamed Women for getting Raped; Do Misogyny and Obsession with Sexual Purity go Hand-in-Hand?

Mahatama Gandhi was, after all, the "Father of the Nation". What's wrong if the sons...

January 16, 2013

Indians more Australian than European Settlers: Study finds Indians went to Australia 4230 years ago

In times when Australians - Caucasian primarily - are targeting Indians, for being "outsiders"... comes...

January 16, 2013

Kerala Resident Charged with “Sedition” for clicking on Like for “I Love Pakistan” FB page

If things keep going the way they are going - given the lunacy of the...

January 16, 2013

Math Genius Siblings from a Farmer’s house in Ghaziabad

Here is a remarkable story of two kids of one farmer from near Ghaziabad who...

January 16, 2013

Pakistan Planting Landmines inside Indian Territory: Army only releases pictures; Nation Awaits a “Plan of Action”!

Not only did the Pakistanis enter Indian territory and behead two soldiers in violation of...

January 15, 2013

Naga Sadhus aren’t meant to be just Naked and “High on Pot” Ascetics; Real Ones Embody the Grace of Shiva beneath the Veneer of societal disdain

Who are Naga Sadhus? To understand the Naga Sadhus, it is important to know who...

January 15, 2013

Hockey India League starts off on a promising note

Hockey India League is a professional league for field hockey competition in India. It is organised by Hockey...

January 15, 2013

Stunning Video of a “Nomad’s travels” through South Asia and North America

Watched this beautiful video of a person's travels in India, Nepal, Indonesia, China, and North...

January 15, 2013

75% of IIT-B students focusing on hobbies and not academics; don’t know why they came there really

As per Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), India, coaching for IIT's JEE examination...

January 15, 2013

Delhi Gangrape: What Should Boys Be Taught About Rape?

Here is an interesting discussion on what the boys should be taught about rape. Akhil...

January 14, 2013

Wahabi Preachers from Pakistan and other countries are Influencing Indian Muslims in large numbers now

The Islamic organizations in India are playing with fire. Unfortunately, the Indian Government and the...

January 14, 2013

Almost Half (44%) of working Indians believe they have their Dream Jobs; but why is Attrition Rate so high then?

Now, this is quite an achievement! How many of us can say that we are...