Women’s Bill: A measure of equality?The impression that women have finally arrived at the workplace and that we are living in a women’s world is somewhat of a mirage.
October 31, 2009
How is the UID going, Mr Nilekani?It has set standards for other business houses to follow with its exemplary work in areas of literacy, mid-day meal scheme for government schools and uplifting women.
October 24, 2009
Nobel Prize shows confidence in ObamaThe peace prize seems to be a show of early confidence in Obama’s policies to rid the world of nuclear weapons, stabilise Afghanistan and control global warming.
October 17, 2009
Is the recession officially ending?As laypersons, we can only make certain observations on the basis of the existing situation. But there are clear signs of healthier balance sheets of families and higher rates of bank funding.
October 10, 2009
Will Dragon outrun the Elephant?India is poised for growth, universally rated as a rapidly growing economic power in Asia, second only to China.
October 3, 2009
Abstinence, belief, commerce and dancePeople observe a customary fast over the entire nine days of Navratri, with the aim of offering prayers and devotion to the nine forms of Shakti/Devi.
September 26, 2009
Bidding tearless adieu to the CBSE class X board examsWill the schools loosen up on their responsibilities, will the children study if there are no examinations, isn’t a little pressure always good.
September 12, 2009
The trials, tribulations and triumphs of being a teacherTeachers are probably the most important assets in the achievement of the future vision of any country.
September 5, 2009
Kindle: Revolutionising lifestyle for bookloversTechnological innovations and inventions not only touch our lives in many ways, but are also redefining the way we function. The latest gadget in the market is rekindling the way we read.
August 29, 2009
Swine flu: Why shutting schools, malls is not necessaryGiven that the reports stating that pandemics occur in waves and last for six to eight years, closing schools for a week or two is neither here nor there.
August 22, 2009
Solar eclipse: Paradox of science and superstitionMany people are still mortally scared of eclipses and believe that they are ill omens and bring bad luck.
August 8, 2009
Elite’s game now a career optionThe past few years have seen a number of golfing activities in the vicinity of the city.
July 11, 2009
Dieting: Eating for long and healthy lifeDieting is well past being a Fad. Diet plans, from being formally prescribed by doctors and in counselling sessions by nutritionists, are now informally available through selfhelp books.
July 4, 2009
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