Krismas ki subhkamna (Hindi) and Frohe Weihnachten (German).
But here are some more from around the world.

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Every filmmaker’s fantasy come true.
Below is the film that launched it all. Speaking of unbelievable buzz even before they decide what paper to write the screenplay on!!

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The first time we saw this, our stomachs churned. It is inhuman, dangerous and barbaric, aside from being a stunning display of ignorance. That whole “its been around for centuries, so it must be okay” argument is unacceptable. Unless the ignoramus’ that conduct this ‘festival’ can prove consent by the newborns and young babies being [...]

So complicated, it needs a kitchen tool. And an instructional youtube video.
In unrelated declarations – We declare the boingboing banana peeler the funniest comment thread we’ve read this week.

He’s a human being who exhibits completely normal human behavior. Other than that, he is only the world’s best golfer.
For those who read the headline and salivated at the prospect of gossip, consider rearranging some priorities.

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(Hindu)The Indian Blind Cricket League (IBCL), an international tournament scheduled for February 2010, has been called off due to lack of funds and a clash with preparations for the Commonwealth Games next year
What a pity. There seemed to be so much optimism just 3 months ago when this promo was made.

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And may we add…Proud To Be Like That Only!

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Proud to hear the Indian and US national anthems playing back to back.
And just one other mention – how cool is it that our White House is covering the event live on its website??!!!

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We certainly hope so. It’s a source of pride for us here in the US as we watched the first lady plant the first garden in the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. “Its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit [...]

As Barbie turns 50 and the buzz of the Katrina Kaif Barbie doll makes its rounds, we thought this poignant video was worth sharing.
Do our dolls have to look like us? You be the judge.

 
 
 
Tagged: India, Katrina Kaif Barbie doll

Could laughter be the solution to Mideast violence? The cynic is us says no, while the optimist in us believes it’s worth a try. We could all use a good laugh right about now.
(full post at the Guardian) The classes are based on methods devised by Iranian laughter therapist Majid Pezeshki, who developed his technique [...]

Steel, concrete, a whole bunch of other ingredients and burnt coconuts…that’s the plan to build a second sun in the south of France as a source of fusion power. (Full post at New Scientist)

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Steel, concrete, a whole bunch of other ingredients and burnt coconuts…that’s the plan to build a second sun in the south of France as a source of fusion power. (Full Post at New Scientist)

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Women helping women as well as one country helping another!  This time, it’s in the spirit of sportsmanship for next year’s Asian Games - we like to see that.

Tagged: Asian Games, Chinese Women's cricket team, Indian Women's Cricket team

Hat Tip 3quarksdaily via Andrew Sullivan
So if we can design a shoe that shoots out air, then we could walk on water?

Can’t decide which is more fascinating – the video, or the comment thread.

Tagged: India, Secret To Levitating

The Global Retail Theft Barometer 2009 Survey, which is a survey of the retail businesses in 41 countries, says India has earned the dubious distinction of coming out on top when it comes to “shrinkage” (full post at DNA India)
Meanwhile Shahi, an Indian store in Melbourne takes its shoplifting problem online…with a little comedy thrown [...]

The Berlin Wall came down.
Today others are going up, but for one moment today lets remember and celebrate the victory of human spirit.

Tagged: Berlin Wall Comes Down