On July 7, 2007, seven sites were designated ‘new’ wonders of the world by the New7Wonders, a nonprofit organization that conducted the selection process done through Internet voting. The Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported from Lisbon, Portugal that the announcement of the 7 ‘new’ wonders of the world was made during a celebrity-studded ceremony held at […]
Ashoka : The Convert and the Missionary
While researching the Ashoka Foundation and to answer my question- namely why did an American, Bill Drayton name his foundation identifying and promoting social entrepreneurship after the great Mauryan emperor, I came across several articles which convinced me that the Emperor himself was worth researching and writing about and not just the modern day foundation […]
Social Entrepreneurs : Silently Changing Our World
When I had first heard of the Ashoka Foundation, I had imagined in my mind that it would be the social arm of a traditional Indian business house. With a name linked to the Emperor Ashoka, this was not a very unlikely possibility. Later on, when I discovered that they promoted social entrepreneurship, it still […]
Argentina Call-Up Updated
The big news is the return of Hernán Crespo to the Albiceleste. He will be replacing Javier Saviola who has come back to earth after starting the season on fire for new club Real Madrid. Why now? He owns Colombia. The big challenge for Argentina will no doubt be their mid-week to Bogota to face […]
Falcao Out Of Sudamericana Return Leg
The Colombian international will not be present for River Plate’s all-or-nothing clash against Arsenal at El Monumental for the Copa Sudamericana semifinals. River will miss their leading scorer and catalyst this season due to international duty. He must report to Bogota to join the Colombian national team on Wednesday as they get ready to host […]
Call Up- Argentina
QuestioThe big news is the return of Hernán Crespo to the Albiceleste. He will be replacing Javier Saviola who has come back to earth after starting the season on fire for new club Real Madrid. Why now? He owns Colombia. The big challenge for Argentina will no doubt be their mid-week to Bogota to face […]