Father Dominic Emmanuel
Thanks for teaching us
As India celebrates Teachers’ Day, a couplet by Sant Kabir — which I learnt in my primary school — comes to mind: “Guru, Govind dono khade, kake lagu paay?
Vaani’s ready for her debut
She’s YRF’s new blue-eyed girl. Vaani Kapoor, who makes her debut with Shuddh Desi Romance, started out working in the hospitality sector and then shifted to modelling. “I modelled because it was good money and I got to shop a lot! But it cannot be a long-term career,” she says.
CM assures Bodo leaders of PM meet
In what may give more legitimacy to the demand of separate Kamatapur state comprising 20 districts of the two states — 15 in Assam and five in North Bengal — Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi here on W
Judge seeks to halt Detroit bankruptcy filing
Investors dumped Detroit’s municipal bonds a day after the city’s historic bankruptcy filing even as a ruling in state court raised questions about whether the bankruptcy will stand up to court revie
Ashes upates: England vs Australia second Test
England has won the toss and chosen to bat first.
England team: AN Cook*, JE Root, IJL Trott, KP Pietersen, IR Bell, JM Bairstow, MJ Prior†, TT Bresnan, SCJ Broad, GP Swann, JM AndersonAustralia team
Long haul luxury
The next time you plan a dream vacation, you needn’t restrict the search only to destinations — the joyride can begin while you’re airborne! International airliners are vying for top spot to spoil travellers for choice, as the lone ranger feels like a king the minute he steps off the tarmac.
Take care of Earth
The scene of devastation in Uttarakhand, particularly around the Kedarnath, where hundreds of pilgrims and rescue officials have died is beyond description. The Bible begins with a beautiful story of God creating the universe in seven days.
The world is not enough
Robert and Edward Skidelsky, in their book, How Much is Enough? hold the view that wealth is not an end in itself but a means to the achievement and maintenance of a “good life”.
A piece of peace
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14: 27)”, said Jesus to his disciples before he ascended to heaven (the feast Christians celebrated on May 10), promising them that He would send his Holy Spirit upon them on the day of Pentecost (feast that will be celebrated on May 19).
Azad orders bottled water test for safety
More than a year after a survey of milk quality pointed out adulteration, it is bottled water which is now under scanner.
