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Earth Day Is Today April 22

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 23, 2010

Who started Earth Day is much debated, but who so ever did it, God bless his soul. For having people made conscious of what they do and how it effects the wonderful environment of the planet and making them conscious of their deeds. It started in 1970, in an age of Vietnam protests, era of [...]

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SAYA – A Mighty Ocean

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 23, 2010

Safe spaces to learn, grow, play and contribute to one’s community and each other is every youth’s dream – dreams that come true, thanks to SAYA. SAYA – ‘South Asian Youth Action’ is the first and only organization of its kind in the United States working to develop the skills, talents, and leadership potential of [...]

Victoria and Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidante

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 23, 2010

Abdul Karim, a 24 year old youth from Agra, was a gift from India to the British Queen Victoria, to commemorate her Golden Jubilee in the year 1887. Dressed in a scarlet tunic and an Indian turban, the 24-year-old landed in England as a waiter at the Royal table. Abdul rose through the ranks and [...]

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Mercy Corps and its One Table – feeding the hungry

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 23, 2010

Faith-based charity provides crumbs from the table; faith-based justice offers a place at the table. – Bill MoyersThat’s the essence of ‘One Table’! One Table is a campaign launched by Mercy Corps to address global hunger. And here’s what Mercy Corps is all about – Mercy Corps is a non-profit organization engaged in humanitarian aid [...]

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Rohinton Mistry – A Fine Balance

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 19, 2010

Rohinton Mistry is known among the foremost writers of Indian Heritage writings in English. He is of Indian origin as he belongs to Gujarat but at present residing at Canada. He has produced good writings on various topics and his latest work is “Fine Balance”. The plot of this book has been set up in [...]

Smile Pinki – A kind rendering smile

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 19, 2010

“Thank you Pinki. Thank you for letting me tell your incredible story,” said Mylen, film Director, while accepting the Oscar for the Smile Pinki. The film was done and over with, tributes and awards were given but that was not the end for Pinki –the heroine of Smile Pinki – it was the beginning. The [...]

Movie Review: Prince (2010)

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 19, 2010

Prince – Paisa Vasool action thriller Rating: 3 out of 5* Starring: Vivek Oberoi, introducing Aruna Sheilds, Neeru Bajwa, Nandana Sen, Isaiah and Sanjay Kapoor Director: Kookie V. Gulati The film begins with a huge diamond heist by master thief Prince (Vivek) and his associates followed by few more such high profile robberies. Three months [...]

Vijay Iyer’s Historicity – To listen, To enjoy, All the way

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 19, 2010

2009- Historicity 2008 -Tragicomic 2005 -Reimagining 2004- In What Language? 2003- Blood Sutra 2001- Panoptic Modes 1998- Architextures 1995 -Memorophilia……………. to name a few That’s how it goes for Vijay Iyer ! “twelve well-received albums” “winner of numerous critic’s polls” “remarkable worldwide acclaim” That’s how it goes for Vijay Iyer ! “…the most commanding pianist [...]

Rohinton Mistry – A Fine Balance

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 17, 2010

Rohinton Mistry is known among the foremost writers of Indian Heritage writings in English. He is of Indian origin as he belongs to Gujarat but at present residing at Canada. He has produced good writings on various topics and his latest work is “Fine Balance”. The plot of this book has been set up in [...]

Smile Pinki – A kind rendering smile

Posted by: monadarlingblog on: April 17, 2010

“Thank you Pinki. Thank you for letting me tell your incredible story,” said Mylen, film Director, while accepting the Oscar for the Smile Pinki. The film was done and over with, tributes and awards were given but that was not the end for Pinki –the heroine of Smile Pinki – it was the beginning. The [...]


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