China’s claim over Tibet is questionable
From a Sify report on a seminar held last Friday at IIC on ‘1914 Shimla Convention Agreement and Consequences’ (emphasis mine): The fact that the Chinese refused to ink the 1914 Shimla Convention agreement...
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Major changes in the offing…
Dear Friends, Over the next 4 days (right through the weekend), I will be moving my blog and contents to a hosted-server. What this means is I will have more control over the appearance...
Wish I was 18 once again
Came across this yesterday: Armed forces fail to woo; 108 NDA seats vacant “…Even as the Indian Army is grappling with acute shortage of middle rung officers due to their mass exodus to the...
Why a Namaste is “healthier” than a Handshake
A recent BBC report suggests that, “…some computer keyboards harbour more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat” “…Out of 33 keyboards swabbed, four were regarded as a potential health hazard and one harboured five...
Need Help: Information on ancient Indian scientists
Many of you may have come across this information about “Ancient Indian Scientists” before. I received it in a chain email but I shall be most grateful if any reader(s) have links or references...
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