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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Astrology in University Curriculum

Star of Mysore reports today:

UNIVERSITIES TO TEACH ASTROLOGY FROM NEXT YEAR

Bangalore, June 29 (KCU)- The State Government seems to be actively considering to introduce teaching of Astrology in all the Universities of the State.
The Higher Education Department is keen on making Astrology a compulsory subject in the curriculum.
The Department is [...]

More on T20 World Cup

I watched a lot of T20 World Cup games and was glad that Pakistan won. After the Lahore attack on Sri Lankan cricketers, this was a much needed boost for Pakistani cricket. No cricket lover would like to see the game suffer in Pakistan, especially at the domestic level. Even if no international cricket is [...]

Instead of Furloughs

I hear that my union has decided to negotiate with CSU over employee furloughs.
Even as I contemplate an imminent 10.75% pay cut, I wonder: could I get a job at the Citigroup, where apparently base salaries may go up by as much as 50%.

A painful confession from a purist

I kinda like Twenty20 cricket. It mostly reminds me of how we played - both in real life and in our fantasies.
Also, both in IPL-2 and in the ongoing second Twenty20 World Cup, bowlers, especially the good ones, have some say. That has also been a surprise.