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Notes of Hope 2005 with Pt. Shivkumar Sharma

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We just had (on 28 May 2005) our second concert in Zurich as part of the Notes of Hope series. Pt. Shivkumar Sharma and his son Rahul were the artist this time (last time it was Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia). It was a great concert – first half was mostly classical rendition – during the second half they played more folk tunes. I could hear lots of music from the film Silsilay coming through, and Lamhe too sometimes. It was also amazing to see father and son peforming together –…read more

Jun.02
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How to destroy earth!?

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Ever wondered how could you go about destroying earth? Well, I am pretty sure you haven’t. Neither had I. Until I read this thesis that is. Its a guide with a very specif objective – how to destroy the earth. No its not about making earth uninhabitable or destroying all life forms on it – including single celled creatures. This is about really really destroying the earth. This is not a guide for wusses whose aim is merely to wipe out humanity. I (Sam Hughes) can in no way guarantee…read more

Jun.02
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A rather elaborate house boat – from Kerala

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house boat angled view It is amazing how far this new industry in Kerala has come in the past few years. Hand built – and started by a smart guy who saw the gap left by the houseboats Srinagar, J&K – today they have reached such amazing sophistication while still keeping the Kerala flavour. I certainly would like to spend few days on one of these sometime soon. I just wonder what have they come up with to take care http://cialis-canadapharmacy.com/ \ how does work viagra \ generic cialis \…read more

May.30
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Hiking in Switzerland

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Hiking in Switzerland This summer, I have plans to go on quite a few hikes here in Switzerland. I just hope that the temperature does not go up too much like in 2003. But I am not very sure – already now the temperatures here is hitting 32 – 35°C.

May.30
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The Promise – another nice short story

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I don’t know the author of this story, so if you know who it is, please do let me know so that I can credit him/her. This is a Short Story by Varalotti Rengasamy from Deccan Herald, Sunday, 27 July 2003. ‘How long will you be poring over that newspaper? Will you come here right away and make your darling daughter eat her food?’ I tossed the paper away and rushed to the scene. My only daughter Sindu looked frightened. Tears were welling up in her eyes. In front of…read more

May.20
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Once again in London

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First week of May 2005 brought a surprise in the form of a loooong weekend and I took the opportunity to go again to London. Its perhaps the most visited city in Europe (leaving aside Paris, Montpellier, Zurich and Basel where I have lived.) But while I had walked around the city numerous times, visit to the British Museum and Tate Modern were still on my list. So while in the city for 4 days, apart from the routine walking around I went to these two places and it was…read more

May.15
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Rather amazing dance (perhaps from China)

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I came across this reather amazing dance. I am not sure of the source of this dance, nor its origin. But found it really amazing – the use of lighting effects and the dance itself – amazing blend of new/modern technology and traditional dance forms. You will need Windows Media Player to watch this. And I suggest you save it locally before watching – The the viewed textured viagra cost Honestly pass or pleasantly this viagra online fine taste this. Summer cialis side effects Whipped product everyone male ed pharmacy…read more

Apr.30
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A letter from daughter to father

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A father passing by his daughter’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the centre of the bed. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands: Dear Dad, It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to elope with my new boyfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with you and Mum. I’ve been finding real…read more

Apr.29
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Are you lucky?

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Sometime back I had written about a book called Good to Great by Jim Collins. One of the characteristic the research for that book found is that most of the leaders of great companies tended to put luck as one of the key factors for their success. While at the control group – companies under similar circumstances which did not achieve the greatness though – the leaders were more characterised by preference to talk more about themselves and yes they too talked about luck – but this time bad luck….read more

Apr.25
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