A space for the arts
InterArt 2009 is the 34th edition of the Vikram Sarabhai International Arts Festival in Ahmedabad, and Mallika Sarabhai, the director of Darpana Academy that organises the festival, says: “But, every time, it is different from the previous years.” It was her parents — famed scientist Vikram Sarabhai and his bharatanatyam exponent wife Mrinalini... [Read more of this review]
Notable Quotes about Indian Indepence Day
I wanted to know the best of the life of one (Muhammad) who holds today an undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind. I became more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for... [Read more of this review]
Global warming lengthens day
GLOBAL WARMING caused by increasing manmade carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will lengthen the day, according to a study published in the journal, Geophysical Research Letters. Researchers at Belgium’s Royal Observatory and the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, led by Olivier de Viron, analysed the effect of adding one per cent more carbon... [Read more of this review]
4,694 confirmed A(H1N1) influenza cases around the world: WHO
The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of the swine flu or A(H1N1) virus has increased to 4,694 – double from the last Friday’s figure – and also claimed 53 lives around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. According to latest WHO update, Mexico and the US have topped the list of 30 countries where laboratory-confirmed... [Read more of this review]
IAGB – New Website
IAGB Logo IAGB launched its new face to the web today. It has included to several new features to provide Indian Community in New England area better services. It offers Blogs and Forums to get connected to the community. It will be offering advertisements to businesses around New England area. Please send your comments and feedback to iagb@iagb.org... [Read more of this review]
