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Becoming a better Parsi in 1381 Yz. | FrashogardSource: www.frashogard.comOur special sacred guests have departed after their 18 day stay, the tables have been cleared and stowed away, the hall cleaned and empty once again. After the intense activities…

A Cricketing View: Why did India fail so badly in England?Source: cricketingview.blogspot.comIf you ask me, it was the perfect storm. Like Dhoni himself said, whatever could go wrong did go wrong. England played well, but they really won the lottery. P…

Do We Really Need a National Weather Service?Source: www.foxnews.comThe National Weather Service’s services can and are better provided by the private sector.    The National Weather Service’s services can and are better provided by the private sec…

Grand Central Deserted pre-IreneSource: www.flickr.comHurricane Irene: MTA Metro-North Railroad closed Grand Central Terminal as the hurricane approached. Photo by Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Marjorie Anders.    Hurricane Irene: MTA Met…

There’s something about IreneSource: www.ahmedabadmirror.comThe waiting game has begun. I bought groceries for the next two days — water, fruits and lots of non perishables, in the event of power outage. I was not going to panic until a friend comm…

Can you calculate the world’s best sportsperson?Source: www.bbc.co.ukIs it possible to work out which living athlete is the best? Mathematician Rob Eastaway investigates.    Is it possible to work out which living athlete is the best? Mathematician…