July 3 -2006 Updates
Facts
115 labourers and engineers of the Border Roads Orgn., worked in freezing cold at 14,420 feet for 3 months to build the 350 m long and 10 m wide road that will open for Indo- China trade at Nathula pass Sikkim on July 6.
35 Years after Bangladesh war hero M.Matiur Rahaman died, Pakistan returned his mortal remains to Bangladesh. He has got Bangladesh's highest gallantry award of Bir Shreshtha in 1971 liberation war
85 % of the World's second richest man Warren Buffet's fortunes will be given to charity. Of this amount, the largest share of INR 1,42,910 crore will go to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
Quotes
A face with a long moustache-- Piyush Pandey Adman , answering the question how do you describe the face of Indian advertising.
It was a great tragedy , a monumental historical tragedy for which we deeply regret and we call upon the Govt., of India and the people of India to be magnanimous to put the past behind-- Anton Balasigham LTTE ideologue apologising for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi
Even history repeats itself , why blame me ? Actor Akshay Kumar on repetitive roles in films
Looking up the window , looking at the earth, thinking of the universe, I think it is going to be an amazing experience-- American Astronaut Sunita Williams on what she would do in her free time during the six month long international space expedition
Funnies
Chhattisgarh
Lack of teachers ? That did not deter a government school in Jashpur from getting three peons to teach Mathematics , English and Science to 250 students. The school has six teaching posts vacant and an abundance of peons. Some of the 18 peons are graduates !
Gujarat
Hanif Mohammed Sandhwani is Maliya Miyana's self- proclaimed Osama Bin Laden. The 37 year old Medical shop owner got the title not because of his resemblance to Al Qaeda chief but because of his insistence on being a look like. Sandhwani struts around town with his nephew's toy gun on his shoulders. Now here's a man who takes his role seriously. Are you watching President Bush ?
Delhi
It seems the inmates of Tihar jail do not have to give up the simple pleasures of life. Like watching World cup football. The jail has installed television sets and allowed them to watch the matches and subsequently discussions are undoubtedly passionate affairs. The warders, however are alert to avoid rough tackles.
Update
Last week end , I took up some responsibility at the Rotary club I belong to-- I have been elected as the Director Community Service for the year 2006-07. This is going to be a challenge -- in terms of getting time to do projects-- Anyway I am passionate about this and should be able to make it.
It was a sporting week end this week-- With Football , Cricket , Racing ( Formula 1 and MotoGP ), it was all happening… this viewing and gluing to the TV set of course did not go well with the family !
Trust you guys had a good week end too
115 labourers and engineers of the Border Roads Orgn., worked in freezing cold at 14,420 feet for 3 months to build the 350 m long and 10 m wide road that will open for Indo- China trade at Nathula pass Sikkim on July 6.
35 Years after Bangladesh war hero M.Matiur Rahaman died, Pakistan returned his mortal remains to Bangladesh. He has got Bangladesh's highest gallantry award of Bir Shreshtha in 1971 liberation war
85 % of the World's second richest man Warren Buffet's fortunes will be given to charity. Of this amount, the largest share of INR 1,42,910 crore will go to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
Quotes
A face with a long moustache-- Piyush Pandey Adman , answering the question how do you describe the face of Indian advertising.
It was a great tragedy , a monumental historical tragedy for which we deeply regret and we call upon the Govt., of India and the people of India to be magnanimous to put the past behind-- Anton Balasigham LTTE ideologue apologising for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi
Even history repeats itself , why blame me ? Actor Akshay Kumar on repetitive roles in films
Looking up the window , looking at the earth, thinking of the universe, I think it is going to be an amazing experience-- American Astronaut Sunita Williams on what she would do in her free time during the six month long international space expedition
Funnies
Chhattisgarh
Lack of teachers ? That did not deter a government school in Jashpur from getting three peons to teach Mathematics , English and Science to 250 students. The school has six teaching posts vacant and an abundance of peons. Some of the 18 peons are graduates !
Gujarat
Hanif Mohammed Sandhwani is Maliya Miyana's self- proclaimed Osama Bin Laden. The 37 year old Medical shop owner got the title not because of his resemblance to Al Qaeda chief but because of his insistence on being a look like. Sandhwani struts around town with his nephew's toy gun on his shoulders. Now here's a man who takes his role seriously. Are you watching President Bush ?
Delhi
It seems the inmates of Tihar jail do not have to give up the simple pleasures of life. Like watching World cup football. The jail has installed television sets and allowed them to watch the matches and subsequently discussions are undoubtedly passionate affairs. The warders, however are alert to avoid rough tackles.
Update
Last week end , I took up some responsibility at the Rotary club I belong to-- I have been elected as the Director Community Service for the year 2006-07. This is going to be a challenge -- in terms of getting time to do projects-- Anyway I am passionate about this and should be able to make it.
It was a sporting week end this week-- With Football , Cricket , Racing ( Formula 1 and MotoGP ), it was all happening… this viewing and gluing to the TV set of course did not go well with the family !
Trust you guys had a good week end too
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