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Question: We need economists to tell us what ails the Indian economy. But can they improve the situation? Answer: Without political muscle, they cannot. If some key factors are unfavourable or uncontrollable, even a benign and strong government, advised by a brilliant Chanakya, cannot. If you are inclined to doubt the answer, remind yourself that our prime minister is a renowned

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Everybody in the US celebrates Thanksgiving - a tradition that began with the early settlers (Pilgrims) in New England who survived severe hardships and lived to enjoy a good harvest. Many years later, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of  November as the American National Thanksgiving Day. It is quite another matter that tables groaning  with food&nbsp

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Roti Pizza in the making The other day, as I was making a roti sandwich, the phone rang. I had just finished step 4. I  left the kitchen for a few minutes. When I returned, this is what I saw on the pan. It was too late to stick the second roti on top. There goes my roti sandwich, I thought. Omitting steps 5 to 9, I decided to experiment a bit: I grated some Mozzarella cheese on to

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This makes a hearty snack. You could also make it a meal, with something on the side - a bowl of raitha or yoghurt  or soup. Otherwise double the quantities and make two Roti Sandwiches! Ingredients 2 rotis (or tortillas) 1 egg 1 tomato chopped fine 1/2 onion chopped fine 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp any fresh herbs (coriander, mint, basil, dill) pepper and salt to taste Roti

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A Story in 2 Parts Go to Part IPart II Now that Pallavi was pregnant, the whole household was relieved. She too was thrilled. This was to be her elevation to motherhood and her rightful place in her husband’s household. In a few months, she will be a proud mother. With her little child in her arms, Pallavi was confident that she would win everybody's esteem - perhaps even Nagesh's love. She

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A Story in 2 Parts Skip to End of Part IPart IPallavi had no appetite, but dared not say so. She silently ate up the uppittu and  washed it down with a glass of milk. The child in her womb needed it. Her mother-in-law insisted upon it. Pallavi had learnt the hard way that in this house Shanthamma's word was law. And Shanthamma never minced words. "My prayers were finally answered after three

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Everybody loves  appetisers grilled on  skewers. They could be chicken, mutton, fish or prawn. Or chunks of  paneer, capsicum and pineapple. Yummy-looking  and mouth-watering. Too much trouble to make them at home - right?  Here is an easy alternative. No grill, no fancy marinade. Collect 1 big capsicum ( green pepper) 6-8 cubes paneer (Indian

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Easy, Flexible Recipe An easy way to make a meal out of left-over rice. If you don't have any leftover rice, make some afresh! Ingredients 2 cup cooked  rice 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 onion sliced 1 tomato chopped 1 cup mixed vegetables chopped 1 pinch garam masala powder 1 tbs coriander leaves chopped oil, butter, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, pepper, salt, water (

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He is known as Anna Hazare's right hand. He's the one who drafted the model Jan Lokpal Bill, aimed at empowering citizens and fighting corruption. Arvind Kejriwal was interviewed by Reader's Digest. Read the article Quest for Change published in May 2011. Kejriwal had left his IRS post  to become a full-time social activist. A few days ago, when Anna's fast and nation-wide support

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The Serenity Prayer is widely admired,  quoted and used. It appeals to both heart and mind. Probably that is why it has universal appeal. It is variously attributed to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, the saint Thomas Aquinas, and even to the ancient philosopher-king  Marcus Aurelius. The first verse is definitely the best known. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I

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People's Angst Anna Hazare has shaken the entire cabinet of ministers. The middle class aam aadmi has come out in a massive show of support of the Lok Pal Bill against corruption. What a demonstration of the Indian citizens' angst! Massive, peaceful and full of righteous zeal.I did my two-bits worth too. Newspapers are publishing brilliant cartoons on this. Click here  

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A catchy message in song and dance Don't waste what Nature gives you. She is bountiful, but will extract the price of our follies. The earth is the only planet we have. Let's forget, for the present, about colonising the moon and look in our own backyards and garbage dumps.   This entertaining video Mottainai by Great Leap makes a strong statement about recycling waste.

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A Story of Invisible Imps On sunday evening the park on Lighthouse Hill was full of children.  As soon as they entered the gate, Dan and Inu left Nani comfortably seated on the park bench and ran off to join their friends. Dan liked to play on the grassy maidan  - noisy, boisterous games that Inu and her little group avoided. Imagine being knocked down by a sweaty boy in a

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A Story of Invisible Imps Nani was busy in the kitchen. With a big wooden spoon in one hand the milk jug in he other, she stirred the batter in the mixing bowl. Seeing the baking tray beside the oven, Dan asked " Nani, are you baking something?". Nani smiled. "Yes, I promised you cupcakes today, didn't I ?". She poured the batter into each little cup and put the tray into the hot

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Easy, Flexible Recipe It has been raining intermittently all week. My last trip to the market was not pleasant and I'm not going again till the weather clears. For today's lunch, I decided to use whatever was available in the kitchen. Meal-in-One Pasta: Sampler Ingredients 1 cup pasta 1 tsp garlic ( chopped, crushed - whatever) 1 onion 1 tomato 1 carrot 1 capsicum 1 cup pre-cooked&

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Years ago, we used to read media stories of UFO sightings, ships vanishing in the Bermuda Triangle. We've watched films of alien landings and attacks. Now this from NASA: The latest theory on how the world might end has come not from a Hollywood studio or cult leader's desert hideaway, but from NASA scientists. The space agency commissioned a group of scientists to ponder likely scenarios in

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