Greater Voice is against death penalties… Are you not? Then think about a frightening chance of executing an innocent person… + US President Barack Obama’s letter: “Michelle’s been by my side — and I’ve been at hers — for nearly 20 years now. She’s comforted me on tough days and given me inspiration. She’s done so much to raise our two beautiful girls. She’s an incredible leader — and both my wife and my best friend.” + a look at the External Debt Position and the regime change in France. Continue reading
Why should we discuss death when we have such a good life to live… but a debate is raging… as they say – life is short and the wish list too long. Today, I also bring you car leader Maruti’s health card, with a teaser of Ek Tha Tiger… as the PIED PIPER Neelesh Misra is soaking in the moment with Ek Tha Tiger being his first film as scriptwriter. “It’s a privilege co-writing this Salman-Katrina romantic thriller for Yashraj Films with champion director Kabir Khan,” he told Greater Voice. Continue reading
I bought a Philips hairdryer. What did the company do then… + my stories from Delhi Metro, the world of cricket and Bank of India vis-a-vis 2012 IAS Topper Shena Aggarwal. Yes… hello… what do you do… when your bank does not ensure your easy, free access to operate your account, for which your are fully validly entitled to, being its customer and a law-abiding citizen? Continue reading
Hindi entertainment channel Imagine TV’s poor ratings has finally led to winding up of its operations. Thanks also to its doomed advertising revenues. The poor ratings were hampering further investments, it is learnt by Greater Voice that has always believed that the channel never performed since its inception. Also, there’s a general perception that the channel … Continue reading
During a visit to Kathmandu, over a decade ago, I had found women in bad shape. I was informed that the Nepalese families would spend little money on girls’ higher education, forcing them to marry early. But now, I am told that the cycle of poverty is being taken care of by people there… Continue reading
There are prizes for guessing what’s going on in this traditional Vietnamese print? Okay, I shall give you some hint too — This painting has something (no no, everything) to do with corruption. Continue reading
South Sudan is enormously rich in terms of natural resources, and with 95 per cent of the population dependent on them for survival, it has huge potential for sustainable growth through agriculture. For even in the absence of conflict, the children of South Sudan face significant challenges. One child in nine still dies before reaching the age of five. Hundreds of thousands are deprived of their right to an education, to adequate health care and other critical services. Many are still displaced and at risk. Greater Voice brings a photo feature. Continue reading
It is imperative to look at the proposals, plans and implementation of the new Green Revolution in Eastern India. More so when people are talking about private-sector-led, hybrid-seed-centric, high-external-input Green Revolution model. Don’t you think it is our responsibility to ensure that the adverse consequences of the earlier Green Revolution don’t visit upon us again! Continue reading
One billion go to bed hungry. And If you are here, certainly you are not hungry. Please do not let … at least … 1 person go hungry from today. Do your bit. Contribute to the society. Spread the message. Continue reading
The recommendations of the Majithia wage board for journalists and non-journalists have gone to the Supreme Court. But no one seems to be concerned as to who will be actually benefiting if this wage board report were to be implemented. Could we ensure implementation of the earlier wage boards that were notified by the government from time to time? I want that the benefits — which are actually too little too late — must be passed on to all the journalist & non-journalist workers. Continue reading
