Zindagi Teri Sajna

[March 5 2008: Director Ashu Trikha announced the completion of his film Zindagi Tere Naam with yesteryear's hit pair Mithun Chakravorty and Ranjeeta, who have been paired after more than two decades.]

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More billionaires, poor billion

Forbes magazine just released its list of billionaires for 2008. Everyone is surprised by the news that Bill Gates is no longer the richest man: it is now Warren Buffett. Bill Gates has dropped to number three. Should we feel sorry for him? But what surprised me it that they are the only two Americans on top ten. Whereas there are four Indians on the top ten list:

• Lakshmi Mittal (ranks forth with $45)
• Mukesh Ambani (ranks fifth with $43 B)
• Anil Ambani (ranks sixth with $42 B)
• K.P. Singh (ranks eighth with $30 B)

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BubbleBabble: Effect of Love

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IIT: Insufferable Indian Tribe

There are two distinct tribes in India: the one that went to IIT, and the one that did not. If you are wondering, how to tell them apart, I have good news: you do not have to. They would tell you before you can finish your hello. At times all you need is a glance at them, and they are too eager to blurt out, “I am from IIT, and my name is Raju.” And in case you missed the introduction, not to worry. They would repeat the information like the stock ticker: I love Star Wars…I first saw it in IIT…my wife does not get it…she is not from IIT…one day we will have kids…I will send them to IIT…the same IIT I went to…did I tell you I am from IIT?…

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