Cross posted from Border Jumpers, Danielle Nierenberg and Bernard Pollack. In the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS, there is no silver bullet. And as we travel throughout sub-Saharan Africa we are seeing dozens of innovative ways that organizations, governments, and individuals are working to fight the disease. One of the organizations that stands out, […]
Abhinav gets Padma Bhushan; Dhoni, Harbhajan get Padma Shri
Shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded Padma Bhushan for fetching India’s first individual Olympic gold medal. The 26-year-old Abhinav, who won the gold in the men’s 10-meter air rifle event at the Beijing Games, became the first-ever to achieve the feat in 108-year history of India in Olympics. Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, […]
Ross Island : A slice of incredible India
If one were looking for an authentic location for a “horror film” with a period touch to it, they should try out Ross Island in the Andamans. Just a short boat ride away from Port Blair, the place reeks of history and the ruins – of very recent vintage are so kept that they provide […]
High School Students Gathers in Alehouse and Billiard Hall during Class Hours
Baguio City – A billiard hall and alehouse located near a school campus is frequented by high school students from the University of Baguio. The students, both girls and boys congregate at the Mabini Market building where a billiard hall, alehouse and computer shop were located. The students with complete uniform worked their way out […]
Khel Ratna Award for Dhoni
Indian Cricket team Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been selected for Khel Ratna award, country’s highest honor for a Sports person. He is the only cricketer after the maestro Sachin to get this prestigious award. Official Announcement will be only after Aug 20 Khel Retna Awardees S.No. Year Name of the Sportsperson(s) Sport Discipline 01 1991-92 […]
Kyrgyzstan: Fed Up With Protests?
by Asel Kyrgyz bloggers have been actively elaborating on the Kyrgyz government’s initiative to make March 24 – the day of popular uprising in 2005 – a national holiday. The amendment was made to the Kyrgyz Labor Code, according to which from now on March 24 will be officially celebrated as a Day of People’s […]