Story of Internet II: Words of War

(This was written by Desh on a Tuesday; 2 March, 2010)

Salam was back after a month at his blog in an internet café in the war torn Baghdad.

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Spring-ing a Surprise !

(This was written by Purba on a Friday; 5 March, 2010)

Spring arrived without notice, sans any fanfare. Just a week back I was cosily wrapped in a shawl enjoying a night out with friends.

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MF Hussain's Crooked Art

(This was written by Desh on a Sunday; 7 February, 2010)

All forms of art are genuine expressions of love. When a dancer dances, she forgets her own self, and her love translates into a passion that can be felt by all those witnessing a performance.

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Shiva, the Truth

(This was written by Desh on a Thursday; 4 February, 2010)

Godliness is the completeness where the Ugly and the Beauty merge as one.

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My Name is Khan: A Review

(This was written by Desh on a Sunday; 7 February, 2010)

Last night, I went to watch "My Name is Khan".  A lot has been said about the movie by many parties, and it is best to see things for yourself to make a sound judgment than to trash it or e

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Confessions of a Facebook addict

(This was written by Purba on a Wednesday; 3 February, 2010)

I blame the Aggarwala brothers. Had they not created the eminently buzz worthy Scrabulous on FB, they wouldn’t have featured prominently in the papers, and my interest would not have been aroused.

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The Story of the Internet - Part I

(This was written by Desh on a Monday; 1 February, 2010)

Dot Com Bust: End of an Era

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Taslima Nasreen: Persona of a Besieged Woman

(This was written by Desh on a Tuesday; 2 March, 2010)

There is a riot raging in Karnataka because of a Bangladeshi woman - Taslima Nasreen.

Taslima Nasreen
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February unleashed

(This was written by Purba on a Friday; 5 February, 2010)

Our generation played with the Frisbee (Rubik’s Cube followed slightly later). Usually bright yellow, it looked more like a plate.

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The Mirror Effect

(This was written by garima on a Tuesday; 2 February, 2010)

When I look at people they all look wonderful.

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अग्नि हूँ मैं

(This was written by garima on a Saturday; 6 February, 2010)

ज्वलनशील लौ मेरी विस्तार है तेरा
तेरी उषा में भी प्रतिपल प्रकाश है मेरा

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Blackened Treo

(This was written by madeira on a Tuesday; 2 February, 2010)

dark skies
darker blackness
not any deeper, darker than my resting mobile
waiting...waiting for the glow of light
to bring it alive....
.......oh the message of love....
delivered

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My Name is Khan and lessons for Pakistan

(This was written by Guest on a Monday; 1 February, 2010)

(Ali Chisti is from Karachi and an anti-terrorism expert from Pakistan. He has graciously allowed his article to be posted on Drishtikone)

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Food for thought

Two people who have lived together for a long time have an image of each other which prevents them from really being in relationship. If we understand relationship we can co-operate but co-operation cannot possibly exist through images, through symbols, through ideological conceptions. …

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IT hiring to be up by 70%

Submitted by Desh on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 06:33

Indian software engineer Prithvi Sen has a spring in his step after getting re-hired by the country's flagship outsourcing industry, which is shaking off the effects of the global recession.

Abuse Case Rouses India’s Middle Class

Submitted by Desh on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 21:41

She was a gifted 14-year-old tennis player who idolized Steffi Graf and hoped to turn pro. He was a senior police official and president of the state lawn tennis club.

IIM-C bags over 91 offers in Slot Zero

Submitted by Desh on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 21:37

IIM Calcutta (IIM-C) wrapped up Slot Zero of its final placements on Sunday with 91-plus offers over the two days.

Give due regard to victim's wish to marry rapist: CJI

Submitted by Desh on Sun, 03/07/2010 - 21:39

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan said on Sunday "due regard" should be given to the wishes of a rape victim if she chooses to marry the rapist or have the baby conceived from the crime.

Do Indian engg colleges kill students' innovative skills?

Submitted by Desh on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 08:02

While Silicon Valley is talking about its third wave of innovation like the touchscreen revolution; to develop renewable energy and other clean, green technologies - Cleantech, an Indian engineering s

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Karpoor Gauram by Desh

Submitted by Desh on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 18:49

There are times when some words just find resonance with your soul. These words are such.

Main Baithi Thi-2 by K L Saigal

Submitted by Desh on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 14:06

This is a non-film song by one of the greatest Indian movie singers - KL Saigal. It was written, composed and sung by KL Saigal himself. Go through the lyrics and understand his genius. I have heard many great Saints and poets try to express this same sentiment.. but the beauty with which Saigal's poetry and his voice + melody expresses is unmatched!!

This is part 2, the part 1 is also uploaded here, so check out both the parts. The lyrics below however combine both parts together.

Tumhi mein hun by Desh

Submitted by Desh on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 22:57

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Banging on the door
as loud as my yearning for her;
I called out to her to let me in!

From the other side - she laughed and whispered
"There is no door, my love..
... feel me.. I AM YOU!"

Main Baithi Thi-1 by K L Saigal

Submitted by Desh on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 14:00

This is a non-film song by one of the greatest Indian movie singers - KL Saigal. It was written, composed and sung by KL Saigal himself. Go through the lyrics and understand his genius. I have heard many great Saints and poets try to express this same sentiment.. but the beauty with which Saigal's poetry and his voice + melody expresses is unmatched!!

This is part 1, the part 2 is also uploaded here, so check out both the parts. The lyrics below however combine both parts together.

Hiroshima Ki Peeda (AB Vajpayee) by Desh

Submitted by Desh on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 22:05

Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was not only the 13th and the 16th Prime Minister of India, but also an excellent poet. Here is one of his poem titled "Hiroshima ki Peeda" (Hiroshima's Pain).

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