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The Great Indian Election Tamasha

Posted on May 16th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

We have just had general elections in India for the Lok Sabha [general assembly]. A slightly personal touch for me, is that Shashi Tharoor, one of those who won, was at the University of Delhi... More »

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Friday Five Family

Posted on Apr 13th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

1) Do you have any brother or sisters? Yes - two sisters 2) What holidays do you spend with family?   Usually travel to India to meet our parents 3) Which relative(s) do you talk... More »

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The Hole in the Wall that inspired Slumdog Millionaire

Posted on Mar 4th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

Here's a delightful spiraling drama around the much talked about Oscar-winning Movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' - It starts with a hole in the wall in India, travels out of Asia into Europe and North America, goes... More »

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Where did you come from?

Posted on Feb 18th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

This comes close to what I saw in a deep meditative experience. The point of choosing my earthly parents. I was startled at how real it was. Source But the blue was deeper and the... More »

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India's 60th Republic Day on Jan. 26th

Posted on Jan 29th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

In pictures: India's Republic Day Members of the National Cadet Corps march during celebrations for India's 60th Republic Day in Hyderabad on January 26. India has been celebrating the event amid strict security conditions, two... More »

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India and Barack Obama

Posted on Jan 27th, 2009 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

I decided to see what is being reported about Barack Obama in India. Interesting! Before he became President, this article was published in The Financial Express. India, US natural partners, says Barack Obama Attorney Neal... More »

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India celebrates planting its flag on moon

Posted on Nov 16th, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

NEW DELHI India rejoiced Saturday at joining an elite club by planting its flag on the moon as the country's space agency released the first pictures of the cratered surface taken by its maiden lunar... More »

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HAPPY DIWALI!

Posted on Oct 27th, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

Oct. 27th this  year is Chhoti Diwali in North India [small Diwali] and Deepavali in South India. Oct. 28th is Diwali-- a celebration when I miss being with my family in India! Usually everyone visits... More »

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Todas in India: pastoral community

Posted on Oct 21st, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

I never knew this! The Nilgiri mountains are the home to 18 tribal groups, among whom the Todas are the most remarkable. A pastoral community , the Todas are fair-skinned and curly haired, and are... More »

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Beyond the Gaia Addiction..in India

Posted on Aug 23rd, 2008 by  Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi

It can be done! There is a way out of the Gaia addiction, but it isn't as obvious as it may seem. I'm just back from almost a month away in New Delhi, India. Meeting... More »

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