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Mumbai's Slumdog
Based on Simon Beaufoy's screenplay adapted from a Vikas Swarup's novel, Slumdog Millionaire is a well-made movie by a British director Danny Boyle. The early part of it reminds me of Dickens' Oliver Twist. But that impression quickly changes as the story develops into more than an… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on November 30, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments
Indian Cricketers Recruited By Major League Baseball
While the Indian Navy is going after the pirates in the Gulf of Aden, two Indian youngsters are joining the Pirates in the United States.
Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel are two 20-year-old pitchers with million dollar arms. Neither had picked up a baseball until earlier this year. Both have now signed free-agent contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates,… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on November 26, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
21st Century Challenges of Resurgent India
By Riaz Haq
The pre-British, early 19th century Moghul India, described as caste-ridden, feudalistic and unmodern, was economically ahead of the rest of the… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on November 22, 2008 at 4:09pm — 10 Comments
Aligarians Celebrate Sir Syed Day in Silicon Valley
sarshaar-e-nigaah-e-nargis huuN, paa-bastaa-e-gesuu-sumbul huuN
ye meraa chaman hai meraa chaman, maiN apne chaman ka bulbul huuN
Prior to the start of the mushaira, the above Aligarh Muslim University Taraana (Anthem) was sung by the Aligarians clad in black sherwanis (long tunics) and white pajamas (trousers) along with a few… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on November 18, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Obama's Technology Policy
Technology will likely get significant attention by President-elect Barack H. Obama, in spite of the more urgent issues of two wars, a sputtering economy and ballooning US national debt. While there will be the usual rush by various special interest groups in the high tech world to try and influence US technology policy to favor their particular sectors or… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on November 10, 2008 at 10:31pm — No Comments
How is NED Doing in 2008?
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Is NED Making Progress?
Is NED University making progress to deal with the challenges of the 21st century? Is it competitive within Pakistan with other institutions of higher learning? How have NED University administration and faculty responded to the institution's low ranking by the HEC? How are the NED alumni… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on November 8, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
NED Alumni Convention 2008 Draws 400 NEDians
NED Alumni Convention 2008 in Hartford, Connecticut attracted over 400 NEDians and their families and friends this year on Nov 1, 2008. This was the fourth successful North America annual convention of NED University alumni after Houston, New Jersey and Silicon Valley conventions.… Continue
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The WWF Championship Belt: From Canvas to Canvas
The WWF Championship belt, beyond its status as a coveted prize in the world of professional wrestling, has also transcended the ring to become a source of inspiration for various art forms. Its iconic design elements and rich history have served as a muse for painters, sculptors, and even digital artists, transforming the championship belt into a canvas for artistic expression.
A Champion's Canvas: Paintings and…
ContinuePosted by Ben Qadeer on May 17, 2024 at 5:38am
Global Baby Bust: Pakistan is A Rare Bright Spot Among Most Populous Nations in Asia
There is an alarming rapid decline in fertility rates in both developed and developing nations, according to the United Nations. Here is how the Wall Street Journal describes it: "The world is at a startling demographic milestone. Sometime soon, the global fertility rate will drop below the point needed to keep the population constant. It may have already happened". …
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