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Chanda Mama here we come

Chanda Mama here we come

India launches its Chandrayan 1 today from Sriharikota. This marks the entry into new era of space exploration by India. India will enter  the league of naions who have succesfully landed on the Moon. Though Man-less mission Chandrayaan will fuel the space program of India.

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Good Bye Sam

Good Bye Sam

Good Bye Bahadur Sam (April 03, 1914 – June 27, 2008)

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IPL – Kab Aayega Baap !!!

 Kab aayega ranjan aur mano ka baap! There is an extensive and long search for ranjan and mano for their baap. After a long wait of 8 years and endless taunting of people their mother attempts suicide. Suddenly we discovered who is “mano-ranjan ka baap”   Hilarious and simply brilliant is how I would describe latest commercial of DLF – Indian Premier League.  Agency has successfully married the two biggest religion of nation Cricket and Bollywood in this one script. The advertisement not only has brilliant story line but also executed to the perfection.   The tempo was build over a period of...

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Talent Search 2.0

Every child has heard this umpteen times. Every time there is a guest parents insist child to recite a poem or sing a song. A latest song hummed by the child makes parents proud of their child’s talent. Child gets rewarded through lots of praises. Now the stage has grown and children perform in front of live and TV audience. Various talent hunt shows has make this bigger than ever and the rewards has grown too. Few days back , one such show held a finale at where contestants performed and whole nation seemed to vote for them. The...

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Reliance : Thy Name Trust

Reliance by virtue of its name generate confidence. And Ambani’s has done unthinkable to keep the flag flying high for these years. I may not understand the depth of share market but this is my take on reliance as an consumer. People has shown immense faith in the Reliance Power IPO and oversubscribed it as expected. The issue bombed on the day of listing and thousands have burned thier fingures. And then came the unexpected announcement of Bonus shares. And now talks of buy back of shares. Hatoff to Mr Anil Ambani . This is a great gesture of corporate...

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Cricket Moolah Unlimited

Cricket Moolah Unlimited

Crick·et noun 1. Only sport in the dictionary of Indians 2. Money Crick’et.er noun 1. Sportsperson 2. Model 3. Endorsements BCCI noun 1. Mint 2. Money spinners 3. Politics Image Credit : ballsports.com 

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Zero Degree in Delhi Really !!!

Zero Degree in Delhi Really !!!

Bakar Bakar on Channels about Zero degree temprature (Forecasted for Today) in Delhi has hogged the limelight on prime time slots for last few days. News channels and Newspaper has debated it out more than they do the annual budget or general election. It become the talking point in offices. Few of my friends from across seven seas even me asked what we are going do to battle the freezing cold. Now that the day today is coming to an end and there is no sign of Zero in Delhi. It seems that there is some time for homecomimg...

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Crown Prince in waiting…

Crown Prince in waiting…

Prince Charles of Great Britain has become the longest waiting Prince in queue to the thrown. And what a wait.. more than 59 years. Long live the queen. But then it reminds of difference between Purab and Paschim. Where else but in so called under developing nations like India and Pakistan one would sacrifice the power and chair for the children. Not to glorify anyone but earlier Ms. Gandhi and now Mr. Zardari has taken chosen to pave way for their children (People may choose to call this political compulsions). I think sacrifice will bring you more glory and...

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