Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda, born Narendra Nath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk. He was a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the western world

Born: January 12, 1863, Kolkata

Died: July 4, 1902, Belur Math

Full name: Narendra Nath Datta

Education: University of Calcutta, Scottish Church College, Calcutta,Presidency College, Kolkata

Siblings: Bhupendranath Dutta

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We need a longer season of cricket goodwill

Kamran Abbasi 24 December 2012 It is the season of goodwill. A charity single is at number one on the music charts, showing that the fiercest foes, the management, players, and supporters of Everton and Liverpool football clubs in this case, can unite like brothers for a worthy cause. Now Pakistan’s cricketers are in India to restart the healing process for fractured political relationships..

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Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Round IX, Day 4

Sidharth Monga 01 January 2013

6.10pm With that we end the last day of the league stages of Ranji Trophy. If you scroll below, you will see great drama involved. Thanks for joining us. We will see you with the quarters. Cheers Brief scores - scroll down for text updates Saurashtra (toss) 242 (Vasavada 54, Jackson 53, Makvana 51, Pandey 3-43) and 303 for 4...

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Just Faith

This blog tracks religion. In all its dimensions. In all its forms. In its inspirations — and its failures. It does not and will not preach. Led by news, it offers reports, analyses and opinions on this emotionally-charged but intellectually-neglected area of society

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Sportoholic

In spite of all the corruption, cheating and scandals, we continue to love the world of sports. The name of the blog speaks for itself and so whether you’re a Sportoholic or not, our bloggers will take you inside major sporting events and engage you in ways by making you think from a totally different perspective.

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Ecostani

Environment concerns every one but a very few care for it. Call it deficiency of policy or lack of individual will power but there are voiceless in Save the Planet fight whose future depends on sound ecology for survival like Mowglii from Jungle Book. From tribal communities in India’s richest mineral districts to the fast vanishing wildlife, this blog will present such stories which miss the politically heavy news headlines. Occasionally, there would be insight on ongoing environmental issues.

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Mind’s I

This blog deals with the realities of life, its beautiful as well as the not-so-beautiful aspects. It tells you how to enjoy life even in the worst of crisis. It tells you the key to happiness is there in your mind, and that your enemy is actually your best friend. It tells you to repeat every morning, as a mantra, ‘all is well with the world’!

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Dabs & Jabs

Through the dabs and jabs of a cartoonist’s brush, this blog paints a satirical view of everyday life! Catch all the eloquent strokes as they spare no one under the sun!

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Separated At Birth

India and Pakistan, sub-continental siblings who look alike but seldom think alike. Peace between them is as infrequent as it’s fragile, a long history of distrust driving them into demonizing each other. This blog will seek a constituency of reason across common boundaries of these perennially distant neighbors.

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