From March 1, the Bankali area adjoining the Pashupatinath temple has been converted into a cluster of marquees where disciples are chanting mantras 24 hours a day before a holy fire, performing the Sahasra Rudrachandi yajna, which is believed to grant wish-fulfilment. Ensconced royally in a throne-like seat, the baba has been graciously receiving visitors, who include wellknown Nepali ministers
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The end of the road for Barack Obama? - Telegraph
Posted by balaji 21 hours ago (http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
Obama's lack of experience, his dependence on rhetoric rather than action, his disconnection from the lives of many millions of Americans all handicap him heavily.
'God gap' impedes U.S. foreign policy, task force says - washingtonpost.com
Posted by srinathreddy 1 day 18 hours ago (http://www.washingtonpost.com)
American foreign policy is handicapped by a narrow, ill-informed and "uncompromising Western secularism" that feeds religious extremism, threatens traditional cultures and fails to encourage religious groups that promote peace and human rights, according to a two-year study by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
EU clears GM Maize and Potato
Posted by balaji 4 days ago (http://www.reuters.com)
The EU executive also approved three genetically modified maize types made by U.S. biotech firm Monsanto for food and feed uses and import and processing in the European Union.
C. Kameswara Rao: Why Is India Shunning Safer GM Food?
Posted by balaji 4 days ago (http://online.wsj.com)
The government's stand has created huge regulatory uncertainties for no valid scientific reason or environmental concern. No innovator can afford to develop any biotech crop with an uncertain approval process that is divorced from science.
Five European states back burka ban; says opinion poll
Posted by balaji 7 days ago (http://www.ft.com)
More than half of voters in four other major European states back a push by France’s Nicolas Sarkozy to ban women from wearing the burka, according to an opinion poll for the Financial Times.
Priest backs atheist campaign
Posted by srinathreddy 7 days ago (http://beta.thehindu.com)
A New Zealand clergyman has come out in support of an atheist advertising campaign questioning the existence of God, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. Archdeacon Glynn Cardy, vicar of... »
China elevates [its version of] Panchen Lama to political body
Posted by balaji 7 days ago (http://www.hindu.com)
Norbu’s appointment has not been accepted by many Tibetans in China, who recognise Nyima as the Panchen Lama’s 11th reincarnation. The Panchen Lama, in Tibetan Buddhism, plays an advisory role to the Dalai Lama, and is the second-highest ranked Lama.
Nepal's new constitution turning into mirage
Posted by srinathreddy 8 days ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
With just 87 days left for Nepal to choose a new constitution or run into chaos, only a miracle can help the parties. As things stand now, Nepal will not be able to promulgate a new constitution by May 28 and according to lawmakers, the three largest parties are pushing to get the deadline extended by a year.
Sudheendra Kulkarni: RSS man? Difficult to typecast Nanaji
Posted by balaji 8 days ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Although the media have described Nanaji as a veteran RSS leader, its really difficult to typecast a man who carved his own distinctive path of constructive social activism after 1977.
Renowned social activist Nanaji Deshmukh passes away
Posted by bha 10 days ago (http://www.newsonair.com)
Renowned social activist and former Member of Parliament Nanaji Deshmukh died on Saturdayevening at Chitrakoot district. He was 97
Judicial Coup in Pakistan « Pak Tea House
Posted by balaji 10 days ago (http://pakteahouse.wordpress.com)
Mr. Chaudhry’s anti-NRO opinion also blessed a highly troubling article of Pakistan’s Constitution—Article 62. This Article, written in 1985, declared that members of parliament are disqualified from serving if they are not of “good character,” if they violate “Islamic injunctions,” do not practice “teachings and practices, obligatory duties prescribed by Islam”
Taliban hit India in Kabul [again]
Posted by balaji 10 days ago (http://www.indianexpress.com)
A day after India and Pakistan held their first official talks since the Mumbai terror attacks, Taliban militants targeted central Kabul guest houses frequented by Indians, opening fire, hurling grenades and blowing themselves up to leave at least 18 people dead and 32 injured. Nine among the dead were Indians.
Swapan Dasgupta: Saffron Turnaround
Posted by balaji 10 days ago (http://www.tehelka.com)
There is a section of the RSS that wants the BJP to be the mirror image of the so-called ‘parent body.’ They want the real nerve centre of the BJP to be the full-time organising secretaries appointed by the RSS. Yet, the bulk of the problems that Gadkari has inherited from his predecessor are the creation of these very organising secretaries.
Fading Color of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine
Posted by balaji 11 days ago (http://www.frontline.in)
The Ukrainian counter-revolution puts a clear stop to NATO’s eastward expansion. Yanukovych has ruled out seeking NATO membership for Ukraine and signalled a readiness to consider the extension of the lease of the Russian Black Sea naval base at Sevastopol beyond 2017.
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