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LINK BETWEEN THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST RELIGION – RELATING HINDUISM AND ISLAM. [Note: An archeological find in Kuwait unearthed a gold-plated statue of the Hindu deity Ganesh. A Muslim resident of Kuwait requestedhistorical research material that can help explain the connection between Hindu civilization and Arabia.] Glancing through some research material recently, I was pleasantly surprised to come across a reference to a King Vikramaditya inscription found in the Kaaba in Mecca proving beyond doubt that the Arabian Peninsula formed a part of his Indian Empire. The text of the crucial Vikramaditya inscription, found inscribed on a gold dish hung inside the Kaaba shrine in Mecca, is found recorded on page 315 of a volume known as ‘Sayar-ul-Okul’ treasured in the Makhtab-e-Sultania library in Istanbul, Turkey. Rendered in free English the inscription says: "Fortunate are those who were born (and lived) during King Vikram’s reign. He was a noble, generous dutiful ruler, devoted ...

Corporate governance: What India must do More skeletons tumble out in bear markets than during bull phases and Satyam Computer in India and the collapse of investment banks in the US are cases in point. Satyamgate laid bare the complete lack of accountability in the company and prompted questions on corporate governance practices of the country's 6,000-odd listed entities. Corporate governance, which is the system that helps firms control and direct operations, is in the spotlight as key parts of the governance framework such as audit and finance functions have failed to check the promoter-driven agendas. The Smart Investor spoke to fund managers, CIOs and research heads to gauge the status of corporate governance practices prevailing in India, what could be done to improve the same and how all this will impact investors.A well-balanced board of directors, proactive shareholders and swift action against malpractices could restore market confidence. Role of the boardAmong the many s...

A MUST READOpen letter to Mr. Shahrukh Khan Film Actor Mumbai Dear Mr. Shah Rukh Khan,Your name is a household phenomenon in Indian and even beyond herborders. Your fame has put you in the Newsweek "most powerful peoplelist" recently. Your social elite of friends stretch world over- Therich & famous. Your pseudo secularist friends in Bollywood living intheir crores worth of ivory towers love you & adore you. However, asyou may recall from your recent experience in New Jersey Airport, reallife is a little different Mr. Khan. - It does not always follow thepath predicted by a scriptwriter or director or even by Mr KaranJohar.More recently Mr Khan, we have been reading about your views, words ofwisdom stemming from your basic degree intellect, and opinions andstatements on matters beyond the Bollywood world. Nothing is wrong MrKhan. We all live in a free, largest democratic country and areentirely entitled to your opinion. But as a common man, also from thesame soil, I h...

100 Ways To Conserve There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you. #2 When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water. #3 Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings. #4 Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. #5 Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. #6 Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips. #7 Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumps. #8 Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time. #9 Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is more plentiful. For cold drinks keep a pi...