A beautiful song by Shreya Ghosal and Pranab Kumar Biswas from the movie ”Krishna Aur Kans”. Thankfully, it has been correctly shown as well. Krishna was less than 11 yrs when he left Vrindavan and Radha. All the love of the Gopis and Radha occurred before 11 years. And, that is correctly captured by this scene. Related articles from External Sources Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslim artist designs for Krishna temples Sri Sri Radha Govindaji A Short Story of... Read more
For the Bollywood crazy country like India, Saif and Kareena’s wedding was a big event. One of the most important question that remained in everyone’s mind was – if Kareena Kapoor had converted to Islam on marriage. In Islam, this is mandatory so many thought it was obvious. While many also know Kareena as a strong woman. So this question – Did Kareena Convert to Islam? – remained at the top of the star’s fans minds. And, finally, after a... Read more
A person has seen a study where the scientists studying Buddhist Monks have seen excessive Gamma Rays and certain areas light (that are aligned with Love, Compassion etc) up in their brain. He wants to know if Meditation is a just an exercise of brain? Sadhguru goes on to drill into the very understanding of Love, Compassion etc. Related articles from External Sources Meditation increases happiness. Change your Mind Change your Brain: The Inner Buddhist monk is the... Read more
You need to have the right name – or last name – in life at times to be recognized. Some people inherit last names, which may have been fine a few years ago or in another language and country, but in the modern context of US dominated media, they take on a life of their own. Often one that is hilarious and/or embarrassing. Check these out! Names and Professions from Desh Kapoor So how do people with strange – and... Read more
Here are doodles by some famous Doodlers in the world. Doodles from Desh Kapoor Read more
[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/70404600″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] The world’s oceans are absorbing carbon dioxide at an unprecedented rate and the resulting acidification is transforming marine ecosystems. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how ocean acidification is already affecting oysters and other shellfish in the U.S. The planet will be there when our kids grow up. But will they be able to live? Photo Credit: RML Carbon Program Related articles from External Sources United States: State should lead in fighting climate change... Read more
Here is a very interesting piece of postal history: A piece of registered mail postmarked Bombay, November 23, 1866. The postage of 10 1/2 annas includes 4 annas for registration. The 6 annas stamp of 1866, SG68, was a provisional made by overprinting ‘POSTAGE’ on a part of a revenue stamp. Placed aboard the steamer “Rangoon”, the mail crossed the Isthmus of Suez by the overland route (before the canal was opened) and was taken to Marseilles, again by steamer.... Read more
Psychology is a popular major amongst the undergrads in the US. Every year 100,000 bachelor’s degrees are awarded in US every year. So what are the different careers available for people in this area? What can you do if you want to specialize in Psychology. I am sure many young people would be grappling with this. Here is a very informative Infographic to lay out the options. Infographic credit: Online Degrees Read more
Couple of things for perspective on this news item: Pakistanis cannot tire themselves calling China as their all-weather friend. In fact, most of the world knows how China is screwing Pakistan, except the Pakistanis. Most of the hacking and spamming attempts originate from China, many times sponsored by the Chinese Govt. So, its kinda nice to them face some defacing from their “friends”. World really hasn’t seen many Pakistani nationals doing something positive in the online world except using it... Read more
In a way it is sad that someone has to deny his nationality because of its taint. But in a lot of ways, many of the Pakistanis are responsible for what has happened in their country and the community here in the US. After all, the jingoism, the fanaticism and overtly expressed religious fervour has led the youth and the community as a whole to a point of extremism. When I first came to US in the late 1990s, I... Read more
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