In the 1990’s a new system was being developed for safer travel on the roads in America. By 1991 the American Congress passed the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, which authorized $650 million to be spent over the course of…
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An Insignificant Thing
Many small insignificant things, which can seem unimportant yet they, can cause havoc to society in their own way. The story is told of a squirrel which caused unimaginable problems for commuters in New York some years ago. Squirrels are…
Are Bengalis and Bangadeshis the Same ?
Shaunak Bhattacharjeee Bengalis are those whose mother tongue is Bengali. Bengalis are not limited to any geographical boundaries but are present all across the globe. On the other hand, Bangladeshis are those who are citizens of Bangladesh. Most of Bangladeshis…
Llywelyn and his Faithful hound Gelert
Many times people ponder the question what makes up a successful life? Mediating on this leads us to consider the essence of life. In the letter written to Christians living in present day Turkey, the apostle Peter gives them a…
How Did Australian PR Change Your Life ?
Steve Oberholzer Australian PR… absolutely life-changing. Before we got PR, we lived on a 457 visa. Nothing wrong with the 457 visa, except that you live here on borrowed time. You see all the good things, you start loving the…
What is the origin of Rudraksha ?
Devala Rees Rudraksha is a species of tree. Rudraksha trees bear fruits whose pyrenes (“stones”) are considered sacred by Dharmik peoples (Hindus, Buddhists, some Sikhs, etc.). Rudraksha literally means “Rudra’s eyes”, but contrary to the obvious interpretation this does not…
How did Australian PR Change your life ?
Gabe Alonzo I want to share my experience. I applied as a Skilled independent PR from my home country. Started the process, did all the steps . Was assessed by Engineers Australia. it probably took me about 1.5 years to…
Auschwitz
This week has commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of one of the most notorious concentration camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau, of the second World War. The 27th January 1945 is a date that should never be forgotten. Eighty years ago, soldiers…
Why Do Bangalis love to travel so much ?
Shinibali Mandal There are two things that makes every Bengali happy. Those are, Food and Travel. An average bengali lives for these two. There’s a different kind of relationship between Bengalis and travelling. Bengalis are culturally rich. And travelling is…
The Cuckoo
In Nepal a good indicator that the monsoon rains are due, is the arrival of the cuckoo bird. It is believed that they make their way on the monsoon winds from Sub-Saharan Africa to Kerala in India then to the…