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Dysentery causing bacteria found on all Indian Rupee Notes
A recent study by University of Manipal found that on every Indian Rupee note that is in circulation, there are strains of E.Coli bacteria found, that are drug resistant. Next time, use a hand sanitizer. Details of the study here.
Both Shashi Tharoor and IPL hires the same Social Media agency – Does that ring a bell ?
Today, some of my friends tweeted their pledge to Mr. Tharoor via a new website that was launched. http://www.supporttharoor.org You didn’t see it yet ? You should. Its nicely done and more importantly came at the right time, when there’s a spit-spat going on between the IPL head Lalit Modi and Shashi Tharoor, the honorable [...]
Pranav Mistry – Love this guy for his genius and humility !
When I say “I love India”, its not just because for the reason I was born here. But for the reason that I love its talents and resources. India is an package of surprises, every single time, and considering the talent pool it has, its just overwhelming how much we’re gifted with (and sometimes even disturbing to know that we’ve not been [...]
Unseen Video – Mumbai Terrorist Attacks 27/11
Just happened to see this documentary about the Mumbai 27/11 Terrorists attacks and what can I say ? It left me with a heavy heart. About the documentary: The untold story of 2008’s terrorist attack on the Indian city of Mumbai. The story is told in the words of its victims and the gunmen. Produced and directed by award-winning [...]
Shashi Tharoor – Ahead of the rest, not with the right pack though
Looks like it that Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s efforts, and the hopes of all the people who voted him especially the ‘one lakh’ who helped him win is going to get extrapolated from tomorrow as Dr. Tharoor is a “special” candidate in more than one way, and the fact that he’s not becoming a minister now. – He is the only candidate (and now [...]
Who is behind the Pink Chaddi campaign ?
It’s sometimes funny watching our TRP driven news channels like NDTV, CNN IBN and Time Now these days. And how they fool the public and get away with it – sad ! I wasn’t very convinced with what they did with the Mangalore incident. When all the people were behind the attackers (which I still believe was barbaric), only very few people [...]
Sheru the dog who survived the Mumbai attacks
Sheru was a stray dog hit by an errant bullet when two gunmen opened fire in a crowded railway station during the first night of the assault. The survival of the aging Sheru, despite a gunshot wound to his left shoulder, has become an uplifting and soothing symbol of Mumbai’s recovery to many of the city’s anxious and angry [...]