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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]