Monthly Archives: December 2009

Gifts

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

This is the season for giving gifts. I always thought that people loved receiving gifts, so I was amused to read this news report about the findings of a recent survey commissioned by online marketplace, Ebay. “The survey, found that … Continue reading →

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Two Poems

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

Almost all children love to hear stories. I probably never outgrew that stage, because to this day my favourite poems are those which tell a story! I was very young when I first read “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes. His … Continue reading →

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Honour Killing

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

. The Supreme Court gave a controversial ruling a couple of days ago, reducing the sentence in a case of murder, from death penalty to 25 years of imprisonment without any option of release for two accused, and to 20 … Continue reading →

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The Monday Morning Blues- and a Bloggers’ Lunch

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

. Finally the mystery has been solved! Last week, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar was forced to adjourn the House because most of the MPs who had questions listed against their names were absent. The Speaker took a serious view … Continue reading →

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Early Bird or Night Owl?

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

. Just wondering- Are you an early bird or a night owl ? Early birds or morning people are those who swear by Benjamin Franklin’s advise that “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and … Continue reading →

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