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 15:13 | 10/Sep/2008
I think I know what Zardari's gift is to...
In the Year 1950, immediately after Chinese revolution,India was offered the UN Security Council but then Prime Minister JawaharLal Nehru turned it down -  may be at the advice of Russia or for the fear of offending China for accepting American invitation. Ultimately the permanent seat went to China, and India voted for the same. China paid back th... more...
 11:14 | 1/May/2008
Let me committ suicide
To understand the plight of a poor farmer who is about to commit suicide, one has to come out of a farmer mother"s womb. No one else can understand about his sufferings and his phase through which he is passing.Farming in India is a loss making profession basically, but it is a traditional business, and if you do not work in your field and do not p... more...
 00:35 | 24/Dec/2007
Maldives, a heaven in Indian Ocean
Sprinkled in the middle of the Indian Ocean, these paradise islands arepalm-fringed gems lying in turquoise lagoons of the most incredible blue you"ve ever seen. Entirely circled by two large atolls, the majority of the islands are barely higher than two metres, and from the surface are no more than mounds of pure white sand, covered with dense tro... more...
 00:33 | 24/Dec/2007
An introduction to Morocco.
Make no mistake about it, holidays in Morocco have got what ittakesto wow you. Whether you"re lounging on soft golden sands in Agadir or haggling your heart out in the exotic souks of Marrakech,a Morocco holiday will capture your imagination like nowhere else onearth. Find the cheapest late deals to Morocco Agadir leaving in the next six weeks.Read... more...
 00:24 | 24/Dec/2007
Corsica has the eaternal beauty.
Holidays to Corsica are about revelling in a natural,ever-changing paradise. This sun-drenched Mediterranean island is chock-full of beauty, from breathtaking mountains and exquisite beaches to sheer cliffs and maquis-scented hillsides. Add chic harbour ports, sun-baked Roman ruins, colourful street markets and medieval villages and the combinat... more...
 00:14 | 24/Dec/2007
Tour of USA
What do holidays in the USA mean to you? Bright lights? Bigcities?Well you'd be right on track there but you'll also find plenty ofsightseeing stops, stunning scenery and people as diverse as the statesthey live in. Holidays in the USA will offer you the warmest ofwelcomes, the biggest of portions and lifetime of memories. From the flashing lights ... more...
 23:34 | 7/Dec/2007
My prediction: Modi will have land slide...
I predict Land Slide Victory for Modi.The Hindutva poster boy, the BJP poster boy, and the man with a chest of 56". Modi. will have atleast 125 seats in Gujarat. This is my prediction. No. this is not based on any exit poll, or any jyotish prediction. but pure analysis.He will win, because, a. Manmohan had said a few days back that Minorities ... more...
 00:13 | 7/Nov/2007
Save Budhhist World heritage in Swat, Pa...
Swat region inside Pakistan is considered as Switzerland of Pakistan and a tourist jewel, is under Taliban rule right now. I want to remind the world that Taliban destroyed world heritage of the largest Budhha statues while the world watched in horror.Swat has been inhabited for over two thousand years and was known in ancient times as Udyana. The ... more...
 10:47 | 7/Sep/2007
Left is not promoting Chinese Interests!...
Just 59 seats in 550 seats parliament are given so much attention andpolitical visibility by media that an impression has been created thatparty leaders other then the Lefts are like leftovers and looks meekand timid.This media and political visibility for the left have impressed localand "fence"sitters like Samajwadi and TDP to sit with them in an... more...
 09:39 | 27/Aug/2007
Are we a nation impotent?
Many feels after the recent Hyderabad blasts, that we are impotent nation. USA did not have a single terrorattack on it"s soil after 9/11. We took 14 years to send perpetrators of Mumbai Blast in jail, that too under TADA, elder brother of POTA which was scrapped by UPA government immediately after they acquired power, as if they are giving a gift ... more...
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 K Nagesh | 07:00 | 23/Aug/2008
Friends: (591)  | City: BANGALORE  | Interests: Music (Karnatak),...
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A Unique Plan For Unique People. It Offers,Life Insurance Coverage For the Full Sum Insured Right from the time of Commencement Till completion Of The Policy Term (PT) , irrespective of The Premium Payment Term (PPT) chosen,Guaranteed Addition @ Rs 50.00 Per Rs 1000/- Of The Sum Insured Per Annum For First 5 Years + Reversionary Bonus From 6 th Yea...  more...
 DrHarmeet Singh | 11:03 | 9/Sep/2008
Friends: (1406)  | City: Birmingham  | Interests: Having a good laugh
Neologisms
Once again,   The Washington Post has published the winning submissions to its yearly neologisms, in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for common words.The winners are:  1. Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs. 2.   Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained. 3. Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope ...  more...
 ashok tiwari | 15:11 | 11/Dec/2007
Friends: (317)  | City: Kolkata  | Interests: I am having keen ...
Morning Dew
Dear Islanders, Namaskaar! Bracing for the ensuing New Year, Great. Wish You all a very Happy and vibrant New Year, 2008. Friends , I , distinctly remember my tiny tot days when I used to play in a nearby playground in the morning. The playground was covered with a carpet of lush green grass and had majestic trees all over and a cobbled path surrou...  more...
 Sandeep Ohri | 17:40 | 7/Sep/2008
Friends: (506)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Reading non-ficti...
Wisecracks - Part 1
I have often come across many wisecracks and one-liners at many blog posts and thought of contributing my tuppence worth also...So here's Part 1 of my collection of Gags, Wisecracks and Witticisms. Hope you enjoy them, I sure did, putting it together.1.He got a letter from his estranged wife.. "Hi Ed, I missed youyesterday. Come back home again, an...  more...
 prashanth ram | 18:00 | 6/Oct/2007
Friends: (20)  | City: Hyderabad  | Interests: visting places
The birth of the Girth
  It’s the most obnoxious part of the human body, since it reveals it’s ugly head in the forties (the new 30’s!! ), a time when most of us live in defiance of our age, ***ual prowess and a balding head, in that order!. It’s not as servile to one’s own ego, as much as the above 3 but because of a proclaimed fact that it can be controlled, makes us a...  more...
 shiva r | 21:47 | 3/Sep/2008
Friends: (206)  | City: srinagar  | Interests: making friends, m...
SHRI NIRMALA MATAJI
JAI SHRI MATAJI Jai Shri MatajiI bow to TheeWith utmost devotionIn love Not fearI surrenderSilent endeavourTo beAs you want us To beShri MatajiBless us allSahajis – yours'Mother guide usProtect usEmpower usTo help othersSpread the wordGive realizationMake the worldBeautifulFor you To feel proudFor us To loveHand in handWe will achieveYour goal Moth...  more...
 Mahesh Ghugare | 01:20 | 2/Sep/2008
Friends: (21)  | City: .  | Interests: Reading, Movies, ...
Amazing Stuff
Here is some amazing stuff I thought of sharing with all blogger friends. The first 3 images below seem to have moving parts in it, but actually none of the parts in the images are moving. Not convinced ? Try covering the images with both hands leaving only a small part of the image uncovered and check if that part is moving..... For the below im...  more...
 Uday Sodhi | 13:29 | 23/Jun/2008
Friends: (255)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Internet, Travel,...
Lonely on an island....
Once upon a time, a man decided to vacation on a cruise shipin the Caribbean. It was wonderful--the experience of his life! He was waited upon hand and foot. But, alas, it didnot last. A hurricane came up suddenly and the ship wentdown. The man found himself, he knew not how, swept up on the shore of an island. There was nothing else anywhere...  more...
 ramnath rajaram | 20:01 | 9/Sep/2008
Friends: (1753)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: HEALTH AWARENESS,...
Kuch Hi Phool Khil Patey Hain ...Touchin...
Kuch Hi Phool Khil Patey Hain ...Touching Poem A Poem on the present scenario of  a city in Gujarat. One of my friend from Surat has sent this poem today.Just imagine the mental and emotional stress of people living there. Kuch hi phool khil paate hain,Chaman mai Kaun...  more...
 Baldeo Pandey | 08:33 | 7/Sep/2008
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Loving Soul
One may assess her eagerness,Restlessness,Desperation,Sense of possession….Although she lives far away,In a concrete jungle,Surrounded by earthy ideas and objects,Still she nourishes the soft feelings,Yes, she is you…No need to ask about her credentials,Just feel it,Fit oneself in to it…..One will find herself emerging from misty surroundings…Knowi...  more...
 sourav ghose | 22:06 | 15/Jul/2006
Friends: (1)  | City: Calcutta  | Interests: travelling,invest...
failure of govt
the central govt is failing.the party is not supporting the govt.they are more worried about a lac of workers in public sector undertaking rather than taking forward the economic reforms.it seems prime minister is loosing control.Cabinet ministers are taking decisions on their own for their vote bank instead of looking after the good of the country...  more...