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Monday, 15th September 2008 : Lehman Collapses 2008-09-16 13:51:00 New York City, United States of America'Little greed is essential to maintain Capitalism but excess greed can destroy it'-Adam Smith,EconomistThis is what flashed my mind when I read about the Lehman
Collapse this morning. If in Washington D.C I was mesmerized by Jefferson's view on excessive liberty by the time I arrived back to New York after spending hectic days on the East Coast I began to con Read more:Monday
, September
Saturday , 13th September 2008 : Capitol Calls 2008-09-16 13:44:00 Washington D.C , United States of AmericaI just arrived into Washington D.C sometime back following a 4 hour drive from Philadelphia which was the United State's second capital. The 135 mile drive was prolonged by another two hours as by the time our parade got out of Philadelphia downtown the crowd of passerbys and bogged us down that we had to take an hour long break on a highway bistro. Washing Read more:Capitol
, Saturday
, September
Thursday , 2nd October 2008: Sarkozy - Europe's New Leader & Messiah 2008-10-02 21:28:00 New York City , United States of AmericaIt’s always nice to be back home, especially when your home is New York. Today also marks the end of the Ramadan and the birth anniversary of India's founding father Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion I would like extend my greeting to all. I have always felt that Islam is one of the most misunderstood religions in the world; though its foundation is based o Read more:Europe
, Leader
, Messiah
, October
, Sarkozy
, Thursday
Monday, 29th September 2008: Transition & Frustration 2008-09-29 15:04:00 Chicago , United States of AmericaIts impossible to wipe off the weekend at Urbana from my mind.Having grown up and lived in cities most of life I have always enjoyed short retreats in the lap of nature.The warmth extended by my cousin added to the bundle of good memories to take away.If one had to characterize a particular region of the US as true American culture it would be the mid west. Large Read more:Frustration
, Monday
, September
Saturday , 27th September 2008: A Retreat in Illionois & Advances in Washington 2008-09-27 20:24:00 Urbana-Champaign , United States of AmericaFlew into the laid back town of Urbana in Souther Illinois after a four hour flight from New York which was delayed due to the incessant rainfall out there. The town is predominantly a university town with a strong international student population.I am here on a weekend retreat at my cousin's place before I proceed to Chicago on Monday. The twin town is p Read more:Saturday
, September
, Washington
Thursday, 25th September 2008: Rendezvous with the President of Iran 2008-09-25 11:40:00 New York City , United States of America'So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the entire Earth'- Bahaullaha, Persian regious leader There are certain privileges for working in the United Nations; one of them is that you get to watch world leaders easily who are usually highly elusive to sight in their own home country. Yesterday morning I got to observe one of them in close qu Read more:President
, Rendezvous
, September
, Thursday
Monday, 22nd September 2008 : Peace in Harare – Victory for Africa 2008-09-22 15:26:00
New York City, United States of America
Moving thousands of miles away from crisis struck Wall Street, I was delighted by a significant development in Southern Africa
which occurred last week. Something ignored by the International Press who were busy covering the billion dollars lost by some million people. Nearly after a decade it looks like much needed stability might soon descend in econom Read more:Monday
, Peace
, September
, Victory
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Sunday , 5th October 2008: Enchanting Canada Magnificent Niagara and Astounding America 2008-10-05 20:30:00 Allanburg , Canada
' Heaven and Hell are existent in the eye of the beholder. Both are a mere function of mental perception '- Rig VedaAs my title suggest Niagara
lies between Canada and the US but as I saw the gigantic Niagara I couldn't stop being philosophical and recollecting verses from scared Hindu scriptures to add words to my thought. The size of the mighty Niagara humbled me to the core; I Read more:America
, Enchanting
, Magnificent
, October
, Sunday
Wednesday , November 12th 2008: Revisiting Africa - Back to Square One!! 2008-11-12 17:21:00 Paris, France A long weekend has just finished, unfortunately not for me. As crucial taxation dates approach, work piles up. The above picture is a view from my office cabin on the 35th floor. My endurance power was stretched almost to near extreme limits this time. Apart from me it looks even the World is loosing its endurance on Africa
this time. Around two months back I had written an article c Read more:November
, Square
, Wednesday
Saturday , November 8th 2008 :Resurgent or Rancorous Russia 2008-11-08 08:54:00 ‘To be classified as rival, there are certain standards to be met. Any Tom, Dick and Harry is not worthy of being an enemy ‘- Charles Bray , Former Spokesperson Compiègne, FranceArmistice Day is around the corner. At this very city inside the wagon you see above exactly as the clock hit eleven am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month marked the official end of one most disastrous war in Read more:November
, Russia
, Saturday
Monday, November 3rd 2008 : Noveau 'Kartika' - A new change ? 2008-11-03 15:08:00 Note: With due respect and regard I acknowledge all messages, concerns and comments regarding the withdrawal of my article from many of you. Whilst many praised the article some have said that the very act of withdrawing a posted article was contrary to my ideas of unbiased and uncensored writing. Readers have been extremely upset with my move to moderate comments and have said this amounted to sn Read more:Monday
, November
Thursday , October 30th 2008 : Ruminating Hofstede 2008-10-29 15:42:00 Paris , FranceI have recalled this article for unexplainable reasons. Comments have been moderated. Before I resign for the day I wish to quote Martin Du Gard 'Its not a child's game to write neither a lunatics means of frustration. It demands courage and intelligence. Suspicion and Shallowness always stand defeated at the end. Certain species override them faster and some drown under longer but Read more:October
, Thursday
Thursday , December 4th 2008 : Enough is Enough 2008-12-04 14:50:00 Paris, FranceWhat a horrendous week gone by.The slogan 'Enough
is Enough' as began to coin the saturation level of Indians exhausted of repetitive terror attacks.Some of you have asked why I have not been keeping pace with the events in Mumbai. The fact is that as an Indian I am fatigued and as a citizen I am grieved. The very act of some lunatic intruders shooting at innocent civilians sends dow Read more:December
, Thursday
Thursday , November 27th 2008 : War breaks out in Mumbai 2008-11-27 05:54:00 Paris , FranceI woke up to very disturbing news from my home town this morning.By international definitions of terrorism the attacks in Mumbai
were unprecedented in nature and brazen in terms of execution. The iconic Taj Mahal Hotel which once encapsulated the pomp and grandeur of the British Raj , the free spirit of Mumbai , the enduring vibrancy of India's financial and film district today stand Read more:breaks
, November
, Thursday
Tuesday , November 25th 2008: "Show me the Money" 2008-11-25 09:07:00 Paris, France' Being organized is the pre cursor to success '- Swami Vivekananda , Indian Philosopher and SaintThese golden words of Swami Vivekandna along with Petey Pablo's sound track which I was foot tapping to this weekend reverberate in my ears even more. The past week has again been time consuming. But then when I look back probably my impulsive schedules and lack of forecasting make my w Read more:Money
, November
, Tuesday
Tuesday , November 18th 2008: India's contradicting democracy 2008-11-18 14:49:00 Paris, France‘ Yeh India
hai , yaha sab chalta hai lekin apun ke saath shanpathi nahi karne ka’ - (A common slang used in Mumbai which translates as ‘this is India,you can do anything here except messing around with me’)Another week gone by. A week which started with extreme work conditions ended with extreme playful conditions. From exploring amusement parks like bewildered children to d Read more:democracy
, November
, Tuesday
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