Growing pain in God's own country

The Government of India admitted that more than 20,000 NRIs have returned back to India due to the current global economic crisis.

According to this WSJ report, the pain is more acute in Kerala as it grapples with returning laborers from the Middle east. Despite having the highest literacy rate in India, due to its xenophobic investment policies the state lags behind in bringing in FDI and creating real jobs for its people. Will the current downturn act as a lesson for the state's politicians and policy makers?

Abdul Kareem : A green dream

He had a dream. He persevered to translate that dream into action. Read this amazing story of a how a humble man converted a rocky terrain into an oasis of greenery.

The environmentalists are in awe of him. So am I.

P.S : Here is more on him from Good news India. Scroll down for his Address/email/Phone. We can help too.