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“What is your name?!!” was the question, four kids of an orphanage asked in chorus, holding out their hands to me. I was flabbergasted and “stammered” my “name” for the first time in life. The glitter in their eyes and the fervor they had shown was by all means bedazzling. I had barely recovered from this amazement when a whole swarm of little kids rushed towards the teenagers, volunteers of MAD

Dogs and humans have been best friends for long. While dogs give unconditional love, loyalty and friendship to their owners, the owners are, in turn, responsible for proper and regular veterinary care, food water, shelter, safety, and exercise. If proper care is not taken it is likely to suffer from physical and behavioural problems. In this context there are few Dog care basics for the pet lovers

There’s this news about Sakineh Ashtiani, an Iranian woman who has reportedly been ordered by the Iranian government to be stoned to death for adultery and murder, resurfacing in the media these days. Media reports say that she, along with her son Sajjad Ghaderzah, her attorney Houtan Kian, and two German journalists who traveled to Iran to bring Ashtiani's story to light have been jailed and

Diwali is popularly known as the Festival of lights and is one of the biggest festivals. It’s a five day festival occurring in late Ashvayuja maasa and ends in early Kartika. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and vigour all around India by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Many significant events are associated for the origin of diwali being, return of Lord Rama from exile to Ayodhya; Lord Krishna’s

Nobody will dispute the perception that has been gaining ground about the credibility of Rajyotsava Awards. Nearly two hundred people were bestowed with the honour by the state government. Since the awards included the backlog of the 2008-2009 period, the list inevitably was quite long. As usual there were also last-minute additions revealing the intensity of the behind-the-scene lobbying. Quite

Sedition and Arundhati RoyDate : 21 Oct.2010Place: New DelhiOccasion : “Azadi – The Only Way” Convention.Person involved: Arundhati Roy (and other lesser mortals)Statement: "Kashmir has never been an integral part of India"Crime : SeditionResponse: All hell breaks loose! Flashback 1:Player – Chief Minister of J&K Mr Omar AbdullaStatement: “Kashmir had only acceded to, and not merged with, the

Abortion is nothing but the termination of pregnancy by removal or expulsion of fetus from the uterus resulting in or caused by its death. Whether to legalize abortion or not is a question faced by governments and policy makers all over the globe. Abortion is a life saver for women with complications in their pregnancy. It is always advisable to discontinue such pregnancies at the earliest before

He may not fit into the conventional definition of a 'Kannada horatagara'. He can also be mistaken for a maulvi or a priest. Notwithstanding his deceptive appearance, here is a man who has relentlessly championed the cause of Kannada for over six decades. Ironically, he does not find a place among the 169 annual Rajyotsava awardees' list released by the government on Saturday. However, recognition

It is said Kashmir is a paradise on earth. Tourists from every corner of the world come to Kashmir. Everyone has a feeling in him/her to visit Kashmir once. But if you ask me, I have seen peace and freedom in Kashmir for only two years. Earlier, everyone was happy and living a peaceful life. Srinagar city would remain open up to midnight. Everywhere it was wonderful and cheerful. Everyone knew

Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds. (Quran – 3:96) In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free