Recently, an interview given by Amir Khan in Tehelka magazine changed my newspaper reading habits. I have been reading the Times of India for some years now- for two reasons – the first is that the TOI is good value for money. When you sell of all those fat sections of the matrimonial advertisements, the […]
A Blogger Dies at War
A blogger and soldier Andrew Olmsted (Major in the United States Army Reserve), who often posted as G-Kar at Obsidian Wings, was killed in combat yesterday in Iraq. As far as you know, he was killed defending a village composed solely of innocent women and children from hundreds of insurgents. Knowing the risks he took […]
Eid-ul-Adha:: The story of Ibrahim and the Sacrifice
Islam celebrates two great festivals annually – Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. The first is the great festival that follows the month of Ramadan when the fast is broken. The second occurs about two months later during the month of Zil-Hajj when an animal is sacrificed in commemoration of Ibrahim’s sacrifice of his son. This festival is […]
Do Languages Need to Live ?
A recent issue of India’s Outlook magazine covered the valiant efforts being made by some languages to survive and the threats looming over them. According to the report, this silent killer which does not attract so much attention takes away one language every fifteen days some where in the world. In India, the Mysore […]
Rats yield clue to part of brain behind addiction
Scientists have identified a brain region that is essential for experiencing drug cravings. The team hopes that discovery could lead to the use of medicines to shut down the region and diminish craving. The insular cortex or insula lies deep in the brain and is involved in perceiving the body’s needs and emotions. Chemical […]
José Mourinho will Soon Become The Coach Of Valencia
José Mourinho will be offered the opportunity to make an unexpected return to Stamford Bridge in December, as the new coach of Valencia, their Champions League rivals. The Portuguese has emerged as the Spanish club’s first-choice candidate to succeed Quique Sánchez Flores, who was dismissed yesterday (Tuesday) after a 3–0 defeat by Seville. Juan Soler, […]