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A Tail of Two Cities89

A Tail of Two Cities

Calcutta still has its red double decker buses which were based on the prototype of the London red bus. In Delhi, however, double decker buses did not have a very successful run because the buses had to pass through the various darwazas (gates) like...

18 comments    birds london delhi
Born Into Brothels; A Film Review61

Born Into Brothels; A Film Review

Film review of the Documentary "Born Into Brothels" about children growing up in Calcutta's red light district.

0 comments    children review india
Mother Teresa; an angel from the heaven75

Mother Teresa; an angel from the heaven

Mother Teresa is a miracle of god who dedicated her life to save humanity. Her early life and missionaries of charity are featured in detail in this hub.

26 comments    charity mother teresa kalighat
The Six Nations Rugby Championship: A History to Date77

The Six Nations Rugby Championship: A History to Date

The rugby world is divided, very much like the real world, into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This hub examines the premier international rugby competition of the Northern Hemisphere - the RBS Six Nations. Examine its' history, the highlights of the 2011 tournament and an interesting fact about each team.

2 comments    england france italy
Two Great Women - One Rich One Poor72

Two Great Women - One Rich One Poor

Two lives dedicated to Charity. Respecting the divinity of life and honoring it. Their depth and content raidiated light in dark places of the world.

16 comments    love women soul
KALI:  THE DARK GODDESS72

KALI: THE DARK GODDESS

The Kali Puja Festival is celebrated this year on October 26, in conjunction with Diwali. Shiva is called Kala, the Lord of Death and Time. Kali takes her name from being the consort of Shiva, so she's the goddess of Death and Time. Calcutta...

2 comments    krishna shiva diwali
Durga Puja In Calcutta61

Durga Puja In Calcutta

Durga Puja indeed one of the most colorful festivals on earth, both in terms of festivities as well as economic significance. If you are reading this and if you are not from West Bengal, try to visit the state once in your life during the festival.

0 comments    festival goddess hinduism
Mother Teresa's Sadness76

Mother Teresa's Sadness

Mother Teresa is receiving criticism for her sadness and her feelings of despair... had she lost faith in God? Should she be sainted?

13 comments    india depression psychology
Around the great divide with Captain Robert Gray63

Around the great divide with Captain Robert Gray

A Historical form of poetry based on the travels of Captain Robert Gray of the United States Military/Merchant branch.

0 comments    travel education god
Stolen Woman - A Christian Suspense Novel About Human Trafficking69

Stolen Woman - A Christian Suspense Novel About Human Trafficking

Asha, who was born in Bangladesh but lives in North Carolina, has always wanted to go back to the place of her birth. When she finally gets that chance, her life is changed in many ways, forever.

14 comments    india book abuse
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