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Feb 1, 2012, 2:00 pm
The bright yellow saree with flowery pattern clings to her tall slender body, almost exposing her. She wears it with grace – her walk measured, her stance determined. Her lips are wide; her smile is big – like a Bollywood movie actress, but less assuming. She speaks with politeness, yet determi... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2012, 2:00 pm
The bright yellow saree with flowery pattern clings to her tall slender body, almost exposing her. She wears it with grace – her walk measured, her stance determined. Her lips are wide; her smile is big – like a Bollywood movie actress, but less assuming. She speaks with politeness, yet determi... Comment - Like
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Jan 22, 2012, 12:30 pm
One day, long before many gods were born, I woke from a deep sleep and found all my masks were stolen,—the seven masks I have fashioned and worn in seven lives,—I ran maskless through the crowded streets shouting, “Thieves, thieves... Comment - Like
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Jan 22, 2012, 12:30 pm
One day, long before many gods were born, I woke from a deep sleep and found all my masks were stolen,—the seven masks I have fashioned and worn in seven lives,—I ran maskless through the crowded streets shouting, “Thieves, thieves... Comment - Like
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Jan 15, 2012, 9:47 pm
Study India Programme (SIP) for Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin is sponsored by the Government of India - Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Think of it as a summer school course in India. The program invites the Indian diaspora youth - between the age of 18-26, living abroad. Comment - Like
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Jan 15, 2012, 9:47 pm
Study India Programme (SIP) for Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin is sponsored by the Government of India - Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Think of it as a summer school course in India. The program invites the Indian diaspora youth - between the age of 18-26, living abroad. Comment - Like
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Jan 13, 2012, 7:57 pm
January 13 marks the Lohri festival – the winter solstice, a popular celebration in north India. As the days start to get longer and the nights shrink, the festival marks the psychological fade of winter in the coming weeks.... Comment - Like
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Jan 13, 2012, 7:57 pm
January 13 marks the Lohri festival – the winter solstice, a popular celebration in north India. As the days start to get longer and the nights shrink, the festival marks the psychological fade of winter in the coming weeks.... Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 2011, 7:21 pm
Welcome 2012! Hope you bring me the best future out there. Hope you understand my wishes - my wishes to control you and ravage every second of you! 2012, I welcome you into my new calendar that I just purchased online - it was on sale!! Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 2011, 7:21 pm
Welcome 2012! Hope you bring me the best future out there. Hope you understand my wishes - my wishes to control you and ravage every second of you! 2012, I welcome you into my new calendar that I just purchased online - it was on sale!! Comment - Like
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Dec 24, 2011, 2:35 pm
The tastes vary, choices differ. When it comes to the Hindi films, some like spicy and action packed thrillers while others prefer sweet and romantic dramas. Here are the best Bollywood Hindi movies of 2011:.... Comment - Like
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Dec 24, 2011, 2:35 pm
The tastes vary, choices differ. When it comes to the Hindi films, some like spicy and action packed thrillers while others prefer sweet and romantic dramas. Here are the best Bollywood Hindi movies of 2011:.... Comment - Like
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Dec 18, 2011, 7:00 pm
The price of 'true love' has gone up again, exceeding $100K for the first time :). This is an interesting concept to calculate the price of all the gifts mentioned in the old Christmas carol – ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Comment - Like
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Dec 18, 2011, 7:00 pm
The price of 'true love' has gone up again, exceeding $100K for the first time :). This is an interesting concept to calculate the price of all the gifts mentioned in the old Christmas carol – ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Comment - Like
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Dec 9, 2011, 7:00 pm
He missed the life he had left behind. He wished he could go back......He returned to India searching for his past ...The town however was not the same as he had left behind.... Comment - Like
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Dec 9, 2011, 7:00 pm
He missed the life he had left behind. He wished he could go back......He returned to India searching for his past ...The town however was not the same as he had left behind.... Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2011, 8:00 pm
Perhaps written to settle a bar bet or perhaps written as a challenge, it is said that Ernest Hemingway actually wrote this 'short short story'. Only 6 words long, the story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2011, 8:00 pm
Perhaps written to settle a bar bet or perhaps written as a challenge, it is said that Ernest Hemingway actually wrote this 'short short story'. Only 6 words long, the story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Comment - Like
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Nov 23, 2011, 2:00 pm
He had big dream; after all, nobody dreams small. Once in US, he was very optimistic about his career at first... then...the compromise...he needed a job....just a job Comment - Like
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Nov 23, 2011, 2:00 pm
He had big dream; after all, nobody dreams small. Once in US, he was very optimistic about his career at first... then...the compromise...he needed a job....just a job Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2011, 5:00 pm
The firm knock on the door made her jump. Even though she was expecting this knock, the police arrived much faster than she had imagined....She looked at her husband; he was pacing nervously in the far corner of the living room.....A short story Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2011, 5:00 pm
The firm knock on the door made her jump. Even though she was expecting this knock, the police arrived much faster than she had imagined....She looked at her husband; he was pacing nervously in the far corner of the living room.....A short story Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2011, 3:53 pm
Gurpurab is one of the most auspicious days of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak Dev Ji lived an exemplary life. Here is a very basic summary of his message and the Mool Mantra - a key holy prayer for every human being! Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2011, 3:53 pm
Gurpurab is one of the most auspicious days of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak Dev Ji lived an exemplary life. Here is a very basic summary of his message and the Mool Mantra - a key holy prayer for every human being! Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 10:00 pm
Hira spoke,finally, “Well, she can come over this week-end and I can train her! She needs to learn the American ways, you know! I think she has not left your house since she came from India, so this is going to be a big change!”
“I know, this is not easy for me either. My wife does not ev... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 10:00 pm
Hira spoke,finally, “Well, she can come over this week-end and I can train her! She needs to learn the American ways, you know! I think she has not left your house since she came from India, so this is going to be a big change!”
“I know, this is not easy for me either. My wife does not ev... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 11:00 am
Indian National Overseas Congress (USA) Washington DC Chapter hosted a reception in honor of Kapil Sibal ji, senior leader of the Indian National Congress Party, Minister for Human Resources and Development, Government of India... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 11:00 am
Indian National Overseas Congress (USA) Washington DC Chapter hosted a reception in honor of Kapil Sibal ji, senior leader of the Indian National Congress Party, Minister for Human Resources and Development, Government of India... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 7:00 pm
After tossing and turning for a long time, he got out of the bed and sulked on the sofa in the living room.... his first day in Canada.... a short story... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 7:00 pm
After tossing and turning for a long time, he got out of the bed and sulked on the sofa in the living room.... his first day in Canada.... a short story... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 4:30 pm
Best evergreen ghazals and songs from Jagjit Singh! Selecting the best songs or ghazals sung by Jagjit Singh is like trying to pick the best mango from a tree full of ripe mangoes. Here are some of the most popular and most recognized numbers from his voice:.. Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 4:30 pm
Best evergreen ghazals and songs from Jagjit Singh! Selecting the best songs or ghazals sung by Jagjit Singh is like trying to pick the best mango from a tree full of ripe mangoes. Here are some of the most popular and most recognized numbers from his voice:.. Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 3:30 pm
..."Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.” .. Steve Jobs was more than just an inventor or a leader...more quotes Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 3:30 pm
..."Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.” .. Steve Jobs was more than just an inventor or a leader...more quotes Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2011, 10:38 pm
This Youtube video is an excellent glimpse into the mind of Anna Hazare. This is an unbiased interview with nos strings attached; straight forward questions with straight forward answers including a vital message for every Indian - home or abroad. Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2011, 10:38 pm
This Youtube video is an excellent glimpse into the mind of Anna Hazare. This is an unbiased interview with nos strings attached; straight forward questions with straight forward answers including a vital message for every Indian - home or abroad. Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2011, 9:31 am
Yes, life is different here, very different!!
People speak so many different languages here....Some dress sparingly and reveal everything...There are so many different religions...Greed and fear drive everyday life... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2011, 9:31 am
Yes, life is different here, very different!!
People speak so many different languages here....Some dress sparingly and reveal everything...There are so many different religions...Greed and fear drive everyday life... Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2011, 12:59 pm
This is a well rounded quiz about Bollywood - the Indian Hindi Cinema. Try it for yourself... Links to other Bollywood movies and trivial quizzes also included. Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2011, 12:59 pm
This is a well rounded quiz about Bollywood - the Indian Hindi Cinema. Try it for yourself... Links to other Bollywood movies and trivial quizzes also included. Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2011, 11:45 pm
How you feel on Monday morning is the real test of your career choice and the occupation. The reality is, just like everything else in life, we should give a very serious consideration to our choices in selecting a job. What can you do to have a more pleasant Monday mornings!! Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2011, 11:45 pm
How you feel on Monday morning is the real test of your career choice and the occupation. The reality is, just like everything else in life, we should give a very serious consideration to our choices in selecting a job. What can you do to have a more pleasant Monday mornings!! Comment - Like
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Aug 24, 2011, 11:13 pm
Anna Hazare has become a very popular Indian figure - home and abroad. How well do you know this man! Here is the quiz on this emerging leader of India: Comment - Like
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Aug 24, 2011, 11:13 pm
Anna Hazare has become a very popular Indian figure - home and abroad. How well do you know this man! Here is the quiz on this emerging leader of India: Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 9:18 am
In India, mango is the king of the fruits! Chausa, Dasheri, Kesar, Langra, Haapoos – there is no shortage of mouth-watering varieties. The Indian mangoes are finally starting to break into the US market place. Many Indian and Pakistani stores are now selling this exotic fruit in the US. Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 9:18 am
In India, mango is the king of the fruits! Chausa, Dasheri, Kesar, Langra, Haapoos – there is no shortage of mouth-watering varieties. The Indian mangoes are finally starting to break into the US market place. Many Indian and Pakistani stores are now selling this exotic fruit in the US. Comment - Like
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Aug 13, 2011, 4:23 pm
Prospective students are encouraged to utilize the free resources offered by U.S. government and fully research the academic options. The free information allows students and families to research schools and to protect from visa frauds. All legitimate students have a fair chance to study in the U.S. Comment - Like
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Aug 13, 2011, 4:23 pm
Prospective students are encouraged to utilize the free resources offered by U.S. government and fully research the academic options. The free information allows students and families to research schools and to protect from visa frauds. All legitimate students have a fair chance to study in the U.S. Comment - Like
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Jul 31, 2011, 11:50 am
Just try to imagine soulful and broken-heart songs from Guru Dutt without the playback voice of Rafi.Shammi Kapoor’s jumping jack and light hearted dance numbers are impossible without Rafi.Rafi is one of the most versatile singers of all times; his voice and his music is simply irreplaceable. Comment - Like
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Jul 31, 2011, 11:50 am
Just try to imagine soulful and broken-heart songs from Guru Dutt without the playback voice of Rafi.Shammi Kapoor’s jumping jack and light hearted dance numbers are impossible without Rafi.Rafi is one of the most versatile singers of all times; his voice and his music is simply irreplaceable. Comment - Like
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