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The Bloom Box –An energy magic box or just a hype?

Mar 8

Posted by admin in News, Trivial Stuff, environment

Every now and then, there comes something that makes you turn you head, that demands your attention regardless if you are ready or not.

Is the world ready for green energy to take over the day-to-day life?

The chatter is getting louder, about the possible next BIG thing. California Silicone Valley is buzzing with the new venture. Backed by the same powerful venture capitalist who once supported the start-ups like Netscape, Amazon and Google, the discussions about alternate power source are everywhere.

If successful, the new energy source can replace the big power plants and eventually transmission line grid over time. Moreover, it is ‘green energy’, completely environment friendly, as there is no burning or combustion.

K.R. Sridhar, the CEO of Bloom Box, is the man behind the concept. The ambitious undertaking is already being trialed by EBay headquarters and many other corporations, as an alternate to the conventional energy.

Basically, in simplistic terms, the Bloom box invention is a fuel cell, a very skinny battery that always runs; that is always on. The slim wafer takes oxygen from one side, and fuel on the other. The two combine within the cell to create a chemical reaction to produces electricity. These tiny wafers or skinny slates are stacked up to compound the energy production.

According to Sridhar’s interview on CBS’s ‘60 Minute’, 2 boxes of these batteries – each box slightly bigger than Rubik’s Cube – can power up one US house, or 2 European house, or 4-6 houses in India around the clock.

If the promise holds true, this invention in the field of green energy could be one of the biggest breakthroughs of modern days. Read the rest of this entry »

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Love defined

Feb 14

Posted by admin in Entertainment, Trivial Stuff

Love is the glow in a mother’s eyes, as she admires a little soul in her arms.
Love is the father’s pat on son’s back as he catches his first fish
Love is what makes you day-dream the possibilities, and impossible
Love is what brings out your best, and the worst alike
Love is the pinch in the heart at the time of the departure
Love is the song of joy from the depths of the heart Read the rest of this entry »

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Snow sledding misadventure

Feb 14

Posted by admin in Trivial Stuff, india abroad

Today, my neighbors taught me how to sled down the snowy hill like a pro. They told me last night about their plan and I could barely sleep – with all the excitement.

This morning, me and my three neighbors headed over to the snowy hill across the park. Covered with glistening white snow, it is majestic view of a snowy hill in the morning sun. More than a 100 yards of slope, waiting to be exploited. Below freezing temperature did not affect our enthusiasm, or the plan.

Many little kids were already sledding down the hill, in all kinds of creative ways. I saw a young boy standing on a fast paced sled, hands free and looking backward, go down the hill. Another little girl using a small round plate that looks like a flying saucer, was flying down the slope in style, her feet firmly planted inside the fast moving fancy looking alien object.

“You cannot back down now!” Ravi said to everybody.
“This is gonna be so much fun!” Mel, his girl friend giggled
“Lets go!!” Shouted Steve. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Snowy Mess

Feb 12

Posted by admin in Non-Resident Indian, Trivial Stuff

It is 6 in the morning; I am standing inside my nice and warm house, looking at my front yard. The front porch, the drive way to the garage – the whole thing is covered with snow again.

Hurray! Not really. Seriously, this is thirds day in a row that I am dealing with snow removing and shoveling. It is 3, well, at least 2, more days  than I wanted to snow-shovel.

The first day was fun. The nice fluffy snowflakes everywhere, glistening with the sunlight from the far horizon. I even thought of making a snow-man after the shoveling was done, but gave up on the idea thinking I am not a kid and it is too cold to deal with snow any longer. Instead, I came inside and had a warm cup of steaming tea, while looking outside and admiring my own work.

The second morning – yesterday, I woke up to another 3-4inches of new snow coating. I ventured outside and did my thing again – shoveled the driveway and the porch; cleared the side street where neighborhood kids walk to (and from) the school-bus that makes a stop in front of our house every morning and every afternoon.

I was all done, and was about to come inside, that is when a big snow plow, that was clearing the streets in our area, dumped a big wall of snow in front of my drive way. That is the most annoying thing about this big snow plows, they push the snow off the street to the sides, but in the process, end up creating more headache for every household. I hate snow plows – just for the record. Read the rest of this entry »

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WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA…

Jan 26

Posted by admin in India, Trivial Stuff

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA Preamble:

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

JUSTICE, social, economic and political;

LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;

and to promote among them all

FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HERE BY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION. Read the rest of this entry »

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Slow down genius, it’s just a journey!

Jan 21

Posted by admin in Consciousness & Awareness, Entertainment, Trivial Stuff

Dedicated to all the workaholics, high-achievers and fast paced life style of today

Yes, you have done a lot; accomplished so many goals, conquered many peaks. With you, it is all about achievements, it is all about the end-results, it is all about keep marching. The success is ‘a must’ to stroke your ego; basking in the glory of victories has become a habit of yours.

Yes, you are scared of failures, just like a fox scared of its own shadow. You may have seen some major ups and scary downs, but up is all you desire. Everything has to be your way. You are scared of uncertainties – the unwanted side-effected of your grand endeavors.

You have survived a lot around you, you probably have seen more than you can process. The fear of failures and the greed of success keep you going nonstop – day and night.

Yes, you have accomplished a lot; but, what for?

Have you taken a break lately and looked back? All those successes and all those milestones constantly keep moving to the next big thing. Where does it end? When do you call it the final destination and say, “That’s it, I am done!”

Regardless of your past with all your achievements, you always have something to do, something more to conquer – the next goal.

No matter how much you do, how big your goal is, how fast you go – there will always be something waiting. Yes, go save the planet, there will be something waiting after that – to be saved, to be rescued.

It is about time you rescue yourself, it is about time you slow down and admire the journey; let go of the destination for once. Take a break, smell a flower along the way, or even better – exhale! It is good for you; really, try it!!

There will always be something to do, something to prove. It is a monster you have created for yourself.

Don’t consume yourself in the journey of life; enjoy it rather.

At this pace, at this restless speed, the illusion of success or the next big thing will perish you one day; one day much sooner that your family and friends would like you to go.

So, slow down genius, take a break. The life is a journey, not a destination. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bollywood Quiz 5 – The Idiots and a Dog

Jan 7

Posted by admin in Bollywood, Entertainment, Trivial Stuff

The Bollywood Quiz 5 is based on the recent Bollywood news and movies, as of January 10, 2010.
The previous 4 Bollywood quizzes, if you want to try, can be found as linked below:
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Bollywood Quiz I: Know your Bollywood?:A Bollywood quiz about old movies of yesteryears!
Bollywood Quiz II – Bollywood News and hit movies :A quiz on hits from earlier part of 2009 or from 2008
Bollywood Quiz III-Related to Bollywood movies or stories from August 2009
The Bollywood Quiz IVis based on the movies or related Bollywood stories as of November 2009.

Here is the latest – Bollywood Quiz 5; Good luck: :)

According to Eastern Eye's list of the '50 Sexiest Asian Women’, who retains the top spot in their recent annual rank - as the most sexiest Asian woman:





In the Bollywood circles, who is known as the 'perfectionist'?





Chetan Bhagat claims that the movie '3 Idiots' is loosely based on his book titled:





Releasing in February, this upcoming movie, is one of the biggest anticipated movies of 2010:





According to his blog, Aamir Khan used to have a dog named Shahrukh!





SHahrukh Khan, the King of Bollywood can be found on Twitter and most recently ‘tweeted’ advice on how to stay healthy and fit.





According to the media reports, at least one person left the '3 idots' movie theater in tears and very upset:









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A New Year and a New Day, but nothing New

Jan 4

Posted by admin in Entertainment, Trivial Stuff

Today is the first day, first day of back-to-work after the New-Year break.
However, there is nothing new.
Nothing has changed.
The same office, the same routine and the same old everything….

We put so much stock in the New Year – waiting for it, looking forward to another milestone.
The anticipation and the significance of midnight turning into a dawn of next calendar year;
Celebrating it like there is no tomorrow.
In this case, because there is a tomorrow – the New Year! Read the rest of this entry »

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10 most common New Year Resolutions for 2010

Dec 31

Posted by admin in Consciousness & Awareness, Trivial Stuff

1. Get fit: Many of us like to put this on the top of their list. May be just because it sounds good :) .
2. Lose Weight: This is another common resolution, obviously not working if it is on the list every year. :)
3. Break a bad habit: Minimize/quit drinking or smoking or swearing….. Not sure why wait for the New Year to break a habit if it bothers/affects you.
4. Move to another country: India to abroad; or go back to India. We spend lots of our time ‘planning’ to leave home or going back home.
5. Be more organized: Does making a list of resolutions count towards this goal? Read the rest of this entry »

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The best gifts for Christmas and Beyond!

Dec 25

Posted by admin in Consciousness & Awareness, Culture & Society, Trivial Stuff

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis

This is the only holiday when everybody wake-ups early in the morning – much earlier than usual, – to find out what ‘Santa’ has brought them for Christmas. Every kid spends weeks and month to make her/his wish list – a well crafted, and often revised list of wishes.

The day of reckoning is here – to find out what everybody got; how many of their wishes have come true.

Gifts are a good gesture for kids and grown-ups alike, everybody loves receiving gifts. And, if we can get what we really wished for, even better.

So what was on your wish list? Some of the common wish lists may include:

  • An electronic toy or a gadget – iphone, Nintendo Wii, TV, iPod, Robot Dog or a real dog…
  • A kick scooter, a book, a necklace or a promise ring…..
  • A new pair of skinny jeans, a dress shirt or a pair of snow boots….

Let us not forget some other ones, that we often ignore to include in our wish-list. Just because we did not put them on our list does not mean they matter less. In fact, most of them matter far more:

  • Spending time with family
  • Playing with the kids – your own, or siblings…A child brings out the best in us.
  • Sharing something that we have – the knowledge, the wealth, the joy…for our own good.
  • Helping a neighbor or a friend, or those who need our help. There is no bigger satisfaction than giving.
  • Saving the environment – Our grand-kids will be very thankful, even after we are long gone..
  • Looking in the mirror and trying to recognize the real in us. There is more good in there, just look harder! :)

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Chiropractic care and its benefits

Dec 23

Posted by admin in Consciousness & Awareness, Trivial Stuff

This is a ‘guest post’ from a chiropractic care practitioner. There are always questions or myths associated with this field of helath care – especailly among Indians or desi communities. Who needs the Chiropractic care, when and why…?? The article below describes the basics of chiropractic care and its benfits.

Chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal system. It is one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in North America.

For many conditions, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care is frequently the primary and most effective method of treatment. Where other conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the neuromusculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.

Chiropractic care may also be used to provide symptomatic relief for patients with chronic conditions. According to patient surveys, by treating the neuromusculoskeletal elements of such disorders, chiropractic treatment has been shown to improve the general well-being of the patient. Read the rest of this entry »

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Happy Winter Season! Hibernate and Celebrate!!

Dec 20

Posted by admin in Culture & Society, Trivial Stuff

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
~ From “Stopping by Woods On A Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost

The Mother Nature always has a way to show its artistic touch. The colorful autumn is followed by a white blanket of snow and the cold chills of winter season that covers better part of the northern globe.

December 21 marks the official first day of winter season in America, when the day is the shortest of the year, and the night the longest. However, if you look at the snow covered outdoors, or if you ask the school crossing guards in the early mornings, or if you see the cardinals, Canadian geese and European robins migrating to warmer territories……you can tell that the winter has been here for many weeks.

Snow Storms and Bone chilling Cold
The better part of North America and Europe is painted white with fresh snow of December. The leafless trees, the rooftops, the roads, the frozen ponds..…everything is beatified with an accent of white snow. Some may say that there is nothing beautiful about winter – the opinions vary, the tastes differ. :)

In the cold days of winter, the old and wise may prefer to take shelter from the fierce weather and hibernate indoors. However, the shivering temperatures and frost bites of wintry chill are not enough to discourage the young ones who are busy with winter games. Making snowmen, sledding in the backyards, or starting a snowball fight with the next-door neighbors……are part of the daily rituals.

As the temperatures dip below freezing, the wrath of cold is felt everywhere. A few minutes of direct exposure to the freezing chill can get you in some serious danger and health risk. As I write this (on December 20, 2009), the better part of America is in the midst of a monster size snow-storm. Washington DC, New York and many Canadian cities are being hammered with heavy snowfall, with more than 20 inches of snow accumulation in last one day. The treacherous outdoor conditions are creating havoc for everybody – the blizzard and white-outs, the slippery roods, the snow covered walkways and frozen airports runaway…… The week-end before the Christmas, thousands of travelers are stuck on the road, or in the airports.

The train service between England and France is canceled for the weekend after the severe wintry weather in northern France caused the breakdown of six trains, stranding thousands of passengers on both sides of the English Channel on the weekend before Christmas.….

Well, you got the idea! Winter is not a pretty season when it comes to outdoor life!!

Christmas and New Year Parties
The Christmas holidays – the Christmas celebration – is the main attraction to look forward to in the winter season. The gift-giving, the music, the special meal, and the display of decorations including Christmas trees, lights, garlands, mistletoe……. The Christmas celebrations are a welcome break from the shivering outdoors. The kids wait for Santa Claus to mysteriously deliver their gifts and toys on the Christmas night. Most of the schools and business close for Christmas holidays. Those who love shopping and gift giving – including gifts for self – the winter is the best shopping season. Starting Thanksgiving, the stores and shopping malls offer some of the best discounts and deals of the year.
The Christmas is followed by the new-year festivities, where the nightlong parties are the norms. After all, winter is not all that bad if you look closer!

Winter Blues
Many poets and writers have symbolized the winter season as a ‘downer’ – when hope is scarce to find, when depression becomes a contagious disease. In fact, many of you may recall, in ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, it is always winter and never Christmas; C.S. Lewis used winter to suggest the absence of hope in this classic. So, it is not so uncommon to face the ‘winter blues’ – the gloomy mood symptom blamed on the harsh cold weather. Read the rest of this entry »

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A journey from home, to home

Dec 16

Posted by admin in Entertainment, Non-Resident Indian, Trivial Stuff

A journey begins at home,
But, go where the new path leads you;
Where the rainbows embrace the horizon
Where new friends meet you.

Go where future holds a promise
Even if present seems rough;
Where you discover yourself
Bright ideas tease you.

Go where you find something new
That reminds you of old;
Where everyone is different
Where strangers greet you.

Go where streets are straight,
But the journeymen are twisted;
Where it rains in the sun
where skies surprise you. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Price of ‘True Love’ is up in 2009

Dec 9

Posted by admin in Entertainment, Trivial Stuff

Even in bad economy, the cost of “True Love” modestly increased in 2009! :)
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This is an interesting concept based on the old Christmas carol – ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’.

However, before writing anything about the ‘cost of true love’ this Christmas season, a word (or a few) about the ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ carol:
For those who have not heard of it, or need to fresh their memory, the carol is a cumulative song. The first day starts with one gift to the true love, repeating the same gift next day and adding one more every day. So, on the 12th day, the true love receives 12 gifts. How cool!!

The first verse is:

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me
a partridge in a pear tree

The second verse adds another gift:

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Two turtle doves
and a partridge in a pear tree

The third verse adds up to 3 gifts on 3rd day:

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Three French hens
two turtle doves
and a partridge in a pear tree

And so on, the last verse of the carol for 12th day obviously is:

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming
eleven pipers piping
ten lords a’ leaping
nine ladies dancing
eight maids a’ milking
seven swans a’ swimming
six geese a’ laying
five gold rings
four calling birds
three French hens
two turtle doves
and a partridge in a pear tree

Since 1986 every year, PNC Wealth Management has entertained the banking world and the rest of us by calculating the cost of the items in this song, if purchased at current prices. According to the bank, the cost of 12 sets of gifts for 2009 is $21,465.56. Read the rest of this entry »

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FBI charges David Headley of Chicago for 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Dec 7

Posted by admin in India, Trivial Stuff

FBI indicts David Headley aka Daood Gilani for 26/11 Mumbai, India attacks

A U.S. citizen David Headley of Chicago – aka Daood Gilani – has been formally charged with involvement in planning last year’s terrorist attacks on 26/11/08 in Mumbai, India, the Justice Department said.

Headley, a U.S. citizen who changed his name from Daood Gilani in 2006 and resides primarily in Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 3, 2009, by the Chicago FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) at O’Hare International Airport before boarding a flight to Philadelphia, intending to travel on to Pakistan.

Also, Tahawwur Hussain Rana – aka Tahawar Rana - a native of Pakistan and citizen of Canada who also resides in Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 18, 2009, at his home by federal agents. Rana is the owner of several businesses, including First World Immigration Services, which has offices in Chicago, New York and Toronto. He was charged with conspiracy to provide support to a foreign terrorism conspiracy that involved Headley and other individuals in Pakistan.

On Dec. 7, United States Attorney’s office unsealed additional charges, reading in parts:
“New federal charges filed today allege that a Chicago man, who was arrested in October for planning terrorist attacks against a Danish newspaper and two of its employees, also conducted extensive surveillance of targets in Mumbai for more than two years preceding the November 2008 terrorist attack on India’s largest city that killed approximately 170 people, including six Americans, and injured hundreds more. The defendant, David Coleman Headley, a U.S. citizen, earlier this decade allegedly attended terrorism training camps in Pakistan maintained by Lashkar e Tayyiba (Lashkar), and conspired with its members and others in planning and executing the attacks in both Denmark and India…..” Read the rest of this entry »

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Thanksgiving – More than Family, Food and a Prayer!

Nov 26

Posted by admin in Consciousness & Awareness, Culture & Society, Non-Resident Indian, Trivial Stuff

Happy Thanksgiving

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Today – on 4th Thursday of every November – America is celebrating Thanksgiving Day. The schools are closed for better part of this week; most of the businesses close Thursday though Sunday. Everybody is in a festive mood.

The American Thanksgiving holiday traces its origins back to 1621 when newly arrived Pilgrims from England held a harvest feast after a successful crop growing season. For more on the history of the holiday, you can take a look at Wikipedia or search on-line….

So, it is a harvest festival. Over the years, however, it has become a ‘Turkey Day’ – every feast for every family gathering is supposed to include baked or roasted turkey. Cooking a 20 pound turkey is an adventure in itself. There are live help lines where you can call toll-free from your kitchen for free help if cooking is not going the way you expected; the nice ladies on the other end of the phone are always full of tips and tricks to help you out. This – ‘the turkey tip line’ – is one of the businesses they cannot outsource to India or China, at least not yet! :)

Thanksgiving is the time to thank; it is time to thank God, family and friends. It is time to thank God for all the good things and good karma bestowed on you. It is time to thank friends and family for their support, for their love, and for standing with you throughout the year. So no doubt, there is lots of feasting, lost of family gatherings and yes, some praying around this festival.

The day after the Thanksgiving – often called black Friday – is the busiest shopping day of the year; the start of Christmas shopping season. Some of the best deals and bargains are offered on this day, the stores open at 5AM and if you want to find a decent parking spot, you better get their before 4 AM…..A mob scene at its best! :) Read the rest of this entry »

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50 Money Saving Tips in Everyday Life for Everybody

Nov 14

Posted by admin in Consciousness & Awareness, Trivial Stuff

Simple money-saving ideas in daily life for everybody

Here are some useful tips on how to save money in our everyday life:
1. Drink water: It is good for you and saves on daily cost of soft drinks.
2. Cut down on junk food:  Not good for your pocket, not a healthy choice either.
3. Shopping List: Make a grocery/shopping list before going to the store, so that you buy only what you need. It saves time and money.
4. Walk short distances instead of driving: It saves on gas/fuel, it saves environment and keeps you active.
5. Cut down on excessive TV: Find better use for your time, something less wasteful :)
6. Minimize carry-out and eat-out food: Carry-out/eat-out is expensive and not good for healthy eating habits.
7. Don’t need most expensive gifts to please family: Buy something functional and useful instead.
8. Recycle: Recycling saves resources, money and it minimizes waste.
9. Use natural light: This helps with savings on electric bill and is better for eye-sight.
10. Cut down on Air-Conditioning and heating: Install programmable thermostats to save on gas bills.
11. Get your News online: Cut down daily newspaper delivery costs if you can get the news online
12. Avoid Loans: Don’t take a loan unless your life/marriage depends on it. :) Read the rest of this entry »

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Bollywood to the rescue: Australian attacks on Indians abroad!

Nov 11

Posted by admin in Bollywood, Entertainment, Non-Resident Indian, Race Relations, Trivial Stuff

Friendly warning: To avoid mental indigestion, please take this post with a grain of salt and in light spirits. The intended humor does not – in any way – take away the seriousness of the Australian situation. Enjoy:

Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan and Dara Singh are getting old; otherwise we would not even be talking about this. We would not be worried about some group of kids attacking Indians in broad Australian daylight.
In good old days Dharmendra alone, may be with some help from ‘Big B’, could have taken care of this crisis. And a dance number in between – to prove his cool – would have been just the expected icing on the cake.
But those golden days of unbeatable magic are gone!

Singh is Kinngh to the rescue?

Singh is Kinngh to the rescue?

We do have Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan and rest of the modern day Bollywood heroes. They are a force to reckon with, no doubt. The movie ‘Om Shanti Om’ is a living proof that they are no less than their ‘elders’ – the previous generation of Bollywood heroes! However, it is a troublesome that they have been a bit shy of the Immigration officers abroad recently. So, it may be hard to convince them to board a plane for overseas, if that’s how they ‘fly’!

So, there is the problem, there lies the dilemma – the real challenge! Which Bollywood star should go over to Australia and ‘fix’ those hooligans and thugs, who don’t really understand how good we Indians are?

Bigger challenges demand better solutions, some new ideas. We need a new Bollywood star (or two) to rise to this occasion, and go fix it, once and for all. We need some fresh Bollywood blood who can take over this challenge.

Which Bollywood stars to the rescue?
Who could it be? Read the rest of this entry »

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India Abraod – The attacks on Indians in Australia

Nov 10

Posted by admin in Culture & Society, Non-Resident Indian, Race Relations, Trivial Stuff, india abroad

The attacks on Indians in Australia continue 
The violent attacks on Indians in Australia continue. Last week, another Indian student was assaulted and left unconscious in Melbourne. The Australian youth attackers told him that “in this place there is no home for you”. This is the second published attack in last one week. There may be many more smaller or unreported incidents that we don’t hear about.

It is very sad and horrifying that these incidents against Indians have continued over the months. Since June 2009, scores of Indians have been attacked and are victims of physical violence at the hands of local Australians. The governments from both sides have been addressing these ugly incidents. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has spoken to his Australian counterpart in the past; external affairs minister S M Krishna has visited the country; and Australia has assured a policy of zero tolerance against the attacks. There have been many steps taken by the Australian Government to deal with all this, but there seems to be no end in sight.

It is clear that the issue is bigger than the Australian authorities. The law enforcement authorities and the policeman on the street can only do so much in this case.

Is the local economy to blame for the attacks?
Many believe that these attacks are triggered by the slow-down in economy. The unemployment is growing everywhere; people are struggling to find jobs. The immigrants and outsider often get the blame for stealing the jobs away from the locals.

This thinking and blame-game is not new or uncommon across the globe. In America, with unemployment exceeding 10%, immigrants and outsourcing are often quoted as one of the reasons for difficulties in finding work. There are many factions and groups, including some media outlets, in USA that openly blame immigrants as part of the economic problem. The main focus in America has been the Mexican immigrants who are blamed for taking away the lower wage jobs from working class Americans.

The attacks in Australia could very well have economic downturn as a contributing factor, if not the bigger or actual rootcause. However, the nature of the attacks, where the students are more prone to the violence,  seems more of a general resentment against sharply growing Indian population.

Racism or not?
Now, this is another can of worms. So far in recent years, this resentment against the immigrants and outsiders has been peaceful – non-violent – except these on-going cases in Australia. No matter how you look at the social or economic issues, it is hard to justify any violence against a particular community under any circumstances. Read the rest of this entry »

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100: One hundred is cool! Thank You!!

Nov 5

Posted by admin in Non-Resident Indian, Trivial Stuff

One hundred, – 100 – is an important number, a significant milestone in many aspects of worldly possessions.
Some of such milestones or noticeable attributes to ‘one hundred’ are:

  • 100 is square of 10, square root of 10,000
  • 100 yeas of age signifies the longevity of a healthy human life.
  • 100 runs in a cricket game, – a century – is a key figure, a measure of resilience and ability of a batsman.
  • 100 degrees Celsius is the boiling temperature of water
  • 100 is a sum of first 9 prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23,
  • 100 is common currency bill in so many countries.
  • 100 is the police telephone number in India, Greece and Israel
  • 100 is the number of yards in an American football field.
  • 100 top ranking is a key milestone – top 100 songs, films, events….

100 posts in a blog may not mean much, however this is the 100th post on this site - The Indians Abroad.

Your visits to the site are much appreciated. Thank You!

The Indians Abroad :)

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