http://www.triponadeal.com We show you eight exciting new music trends in eight cities around the world. Guest: “Music + Travel” editor Stef Schwalb of Museyon Guides shows us music scenes in from Buenos Aires to Beijing to Berlin. See more at triponadeal.comhttp://www.triponadeal.com We show you eight exciting new music trends in eight cities... more
It’s been nearly a year since Pakistani militants’ deadly attacks on Mumbai, and the NY Times reports that the group responsible, Lashkar-e-Taiba, is still alive and kicking.
"Despite pledges from Pakistan to dismantle militant groups operating on its soil, and the arrest of a handful of operatives, Lashkar has persisted, even flourished, since 10 recruits killed 163 people in a rampage through Mumbai, India’s financial capital, last November. Indian and Pakistani dossiers on the Mumbai investigations, copies of which were obtained by The New York Times, offer a detailed picture of the operations of a Lashkar network that spans Pakistan. It included four houses and two training camps here in this sprawling southern port city [Karachi] that were used to prepare the attacks."
Not great news for India or for India’s testy relationship with its neighbor, Pakistan. The NYTimes also points out that the influence of the group could hurt coalition efforts in Afghanistan. Pakistan has become the fulcrum of a lot of the battle against international terror, what with the remnants of Al Qaeda in its Northwest Frontier Province, and being the home base for the Mumbai attacks of last year. But is Pakistan doing enough to combat terror? Is the ISI, the country’s spy agency, secretly backing some of these groups? Or does the government have enough power to effectively fight terror?It’s been nearly a year since Pakistani militants’ deadly attacks on Mumbai, and... more
A tour operator in India is promoting holiday packages to people on the verge of divorce. KV Tours and Travels of Mumbai are suggesting the marriage guidance counsellors that will tag along may help 'em patch up relationships!A tour operator in India is promoting holiday packages to people on the verge of... more
http://wwwtriponadeal.com: This week, we feature some of the most bizarre theme parks you've never of. Wanna dig in Diggerland? Plus, the Slum tours of Slumdog Millionaire. And Carnivale celebrations around the world.
Get all the links to the stories featured in today's show at triponadeal.comhttp://wwwtriponadeal.com: This week, we feature some of the most bizarre theme parks... more
The untold story of 2008's terrorist attack on the Indian city of Mumbai. The story is told in the words of its victims and the gunmen. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Dan Reed, Terror in Mumbai tells the story of what happened when 10 Muslim gunmen held one of the world's busiest cities hostage; killing and wounding hundreds of peopleThe untold story of 2008's terrorist attack on the Indian city of Mumbai. The story is... more
It’s a moment of truth for reality shows with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issuing a notice to Sach Ka Samna for "offending good taste and decency".It’s a moment of truth for reality shows with the Ministry of Information and... more
ISLAMABAD: For the first time, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has admitted that militants and extremists were "created and nurtured" in the
country as a policy to achieve some short-term tactical objectives.
But they began to haunt the country in the post-9/11 era, Zardari said in a candid admission during an interactive meeting with former senior civil servants at the presidency last night.
Militants and extremists emerged on the national scene and challenged the state not because the civil bureaucracy was weakened and demoralised, but because they "were deliberately created and nurtured as a policy to achieve some short-term tactical objectives," he said.
"Let us be truthful to ourselves and make a candid admission of the realities," Zardari said.
"The terrorists of today were the heroes of yesteryears until 9/11 occurred and they began to haunt us as well," he added.
Labelling Pakistan as a frontline state in the war against terrorism, Zardari pledged to eliminate this scourge from society. "I have taken charge at a difficult time and will come up to the challenges the country is facing."
His remarks came days after his comments in an interview that the Pakistan Army would even target militants it had backed in the past for use as a proxy force against India.
The army is currently engaged in a campaign against the Taliban in the northwestern Swat valley and is gearing up for a push against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah Mehsud and his network in South Waziristan tribal region.
Zardari also stressed the need for greater national reconciliation, saying he intended to keep all political forces together because Pakistan cannot afford confrontation at this juncture.
"Dialogue is our most powerful weapon...we defeated a dictator through the power of dialogue and we intend to continue holding dialogue to resolve various issues confronting Pakistan," he said.
"We are on the brink and we must realise that personal political games can no longer be played," he added.
Responding to various suggestions by the former civil servants, Zardari said the government is taking several steps to improve governance, tackle militancy and extremism, improve law and order, agricultural output and power generation, strengthen institutions and devolve power.ISLAMABAD: For the first time, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has admitted that... more
Danny Boyle's next project takes him back to Mumbai. Also, it's nice to see that he does care about the child actors from Slumdog.
Here's an excerpt:
"An email sent out to a Mumbai-based group of her students recently read, “Author Suketu Mehta, who appears regularly in our digital classroom, just sold film rights to his best-selling book Maximum City, to Danny Boyle of Slumdog Millionaire. We’ll talk to him about the deal in an upcoming Master Class.”
Boyle was in Mumbai earlier this week, to help find housing for the child stars of Slumdog, who were recently rendered homeless after civic authorities demolished the illegal hutments in which they lived.
The plight of the child stars and their abject poverty had catalyzed the formation of the Jai Ho Trust, immediately after the filming of Slumdog Millionaire and this trust helped to find housing for the stars, with Boyle reportedly spending $42,000 (Rs19.87 lakh) on a tiny apartment for Mohammed Azharuddin Ismail, one of the child stars.
Boyle is now on the lookout for similar housing for actor Rubina Ali, who was at the centre of a controversy last month over alleged attempts by her father to sell her to a wealthy buyer."Danny Boyle's next project takes him back to Mumbai. Also, it's nice to see that he... more
Danny Boyle the director of Slumdog Millionaire has bought a new home for one of the child stars of his Oscar-winning movie with the aid of the trust he and producer Christian Colson set up called the Jai Ho trust, which is aimed to help children financially until they are 18.
Boyle, who is currently in Mumbai, has told Azharuddin Ismail, 9, he will be re-housed after his family was made to leave the slums. This comes after criticism from the press towards Boyle for not helping the child actors enough.
Boyle said he hoped a new home would also be found for Rubina Ali, who played Latika, before the monsoon rains in June.
"They were given access to a world, an extraordinary and glamorous world, and they understandably want their lives to be completely transformed," he said.Danny Boyle the director of Slumdog Millionaire has bought a new home for one of the... more
Despite concerns about being identified, this guy was eager to share his experience as an Indian gay man. The interview took place late at night outside of Voodoo, a queer friendly bar/club in Colaba (near the Taj Mahal hotel)Gay life in Mumbai, India-
Despite concerns about being identified, this guy was... more
Mumbai, India — British supermodel Naomi Campbell, 39, paid tribute together with other models to the ramp in Mumbai at Lakme Fashion Week “Mai Mumbai”.Mumbai, India — British supermodel Naomi Campbell, 39, paid tribute together with... more
The economic crisis that has sent the U.S. economy into its worst recession in decades, has tarnished the sheen of the 'American Dream' for many Indians who are opting for university studies and career opportunities at home.
The internet opened the eyes of everyone to see the real world. Indeed, wherever you stay, just focus on what you do to have a prosperous life and help the family and the community. Mentor the teens first. Beacuse they are the pillars of any community and the foundation of any nation. The US has a very good infrastructure. But it needs a periodic maintenance down the road. This nation is safe ans secure. People deal only two major political parties. But the greed and debt have been ruining this nation since the internet boom started. The Government is proactively working on this with more oversight, transparency and strict regulations. Besides this, the highly educated professionals from India, Japan, South Korea, China and other nations living here will lift this country from any crisis.
Researchers and policy makers are in a dilemma because globalization changes the dynamics of our American economy. This will show a huge impact on the economy of all developing countries as well.
Keeping in view of this, the economists and psychologists have turned their attention to research related to happiness. The outcomes of the results have shown to be a bit disturbing if you relate your life’s goals as a bigger paycheck and a fatter nest egg. Money alone does not seem to bring upon happiness in life. Despite rising standards of living, just 30 percent of Americans described themselves as “very happy.” Research proves that women tend to be more psychologically oriented with money compared to that of men, and people with higher incomes tend to spend more time working, commuting, and engaging in obligatory non-work activities. All of these factors associate themselves with lower contentment brought upon by stress. People who are richer aren’t having a better time either.
If money won’t make us happier, what will?
Love and enjoy the work you do, for everyone is a born genius with certain talents. Use those talents at the right time and right place. Cultivate that special talent of yours and respect your peers.
Choosing time over money is more of a pay off than suffocating your life with extra hours of work that only puts more stress on your body. Cutting back the hours you work will likely leave you happier, even if it means less pay.
Think carefully about how you spend your dollars. There is a lot of data that suggests experiences are better than durable goods we buy. A good trip to see attractions will bring wonderful memories and the happiness you deserve.
Research finds rising living standards doesn’t guarantee contentment. So, stay simple. Use your leisure time by socializing with friends and help your family and local community rank high to bring upon delight. Invest on yourself by reading good books and articles, and listen to your mentors.
Stay on your solid path and focus on your goals and don’t rush or push yourself hard to reach your long term goals. Don’t compare with others; time will bring you the wealth.
Listen to your body by staying fit at every age of your life. Sufficient sleep is needed every day, so relaxation and having fun will bring you bliss.
Forgiveness is a special gift for, the ability to forgive will make you happy and loving nature and spiritual life will bring upon its own gifts.
We begin aging when we stop learning. You should not be fooled by others.
Finally, Knowledge is the power of wealth which will bring you happiness along the way.The economic crisis that has sent the U.S. economy into its worst recession in... more
A man and his mystic, raped the man's two daughters for a period of 8 years on the promise that the act would bring the man wealth. Apparently the damage inflicted on his daughter wasn't as important to him. I don't know why stories like this still shock me but they doA man and his mystic, raped the man's two daughters for a period of 8 years on the... more
Kylie Minogue has called her part in a new Bollywood movie "a dream come true".
She said: "This is amazing. I wanted to be a part of a Bollywood film for a while, and it's a dream come true.
"You know these guys are speaking Hindi, and you don't know what they say, it really does not matter, because it makes me happy, and that's part of the joy.Kylie Minogue has called her part in a new Bollywood movie "a dream come true".
She... more
The poverty stricken child stars of Slumdog Millionaire are set to be property tycoons after being promised new homes by the film’s Oscar winning director Danny Boyle and by Mumbai officials.
Boyle and producer Christian Colson told the Daily Mail that Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail and Rubina Ali and their families will be moved to apartments worth £20,000 each in the coming months.
Given how profitable the movie is going to become this only seems fair to me!The poverty stricken child stars of Slumdog Millionaire are set to be property tycoons... more
Dharavi, the slum in Mumbai where parts of 'Slumdog Millionaire' were filmed, is about to get an overhaul. Nineteen consortiums from around the world are vying for the chance to develop the area. Bulldozers could be in in as little as six months.Dharavi, the slum in Mumbai where parts of 'Slumdog Millionaire' were filmed, is about... more
"We need to see more of it in the coming year to hold corporations like Coca Cola, Nestle Water, Pepsico, and other corporate water companies accountable for their contribution to water waste, climate change, pollution, water scarcity, and poverty in this world along with their attempts to commoditize a human right. And imagine, Coca Cola comes up with the PR term "water neutral" to try to repair their image. What is it with these companies? Clean coal, water neutral, light cigarettes. Do they really think we are all that naive?"
Ten-year-old Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail lives in a lean-to made of tarpaulins and blankets. Nine-year-old Rubina Ali's home is a tiny bubble-gum pink shack. A murky open sewer runs down her narrow lane.
Plucked from one of Mumbai's teeming slums to star in the Oscar-nominated hit "Slumdog Millionaire," they are India's real slumdog millionaires.
Like the film's hero, an impoverished tea seller who wins money and love on India's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," they now have a chance to escape the grinding poverty they were born into. But as their still-unfolding story shows, things never go as smoothly in real life.
The filmmakers are helping the children, but fast discovering that good intentions and deep pockets don't guarantee success. Meanwhile, sudden fame and relative fortune are sowing resentment within the families and with neighbors, who wonder why their big-eyed boys weren't cast instead.
The Fox Searchlight release has grossed more than $100 million, but the children's lives seem nearly as fragile as before.
"He's supposed to be the hero in the movie, but look how he's living," said Azharuddin's mother, Shameem Ismail, sitting on a rotting board outside their lean-to. "It's a zero."
About 65 million Indians, roughly a quarter of the urban population, live in slums, according to government surveys.
"Most of them are doomed to remain as they are," said Amitabh Kundu, dean of Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of Social Sciences in New Delhi.
It's too early to tell whether Rubina and Azharuddin — Azhar to his friends — will buck the trend.They are not your typical movie stars.
Ten-year-old Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail... more
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Islamabad on Thursday admitted for the first time that the Mumbai attacks, which killed 165 people, were planned partly in Pakistan and filed a case against eight suspects, six of them in custody.
New Delhi has blamed the bloody 60-hour siege on the banned Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and last month handed over information which Islamabad has been using to investigate the attacks.ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Islamabad on Thursday admitted for the first time that the Mumbai... more
