By Nilanjana Gupta (Washington D.C.) – Friday’s violent storm left a trail of destruction in its wake. Now, area governments are offering some assistance. Residents of Prince George’s County can get rid of storm debris — FREE of charge. Drop-off locations include the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill and the Prince George’s County Yard Waste […]
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Dragging for a Cause
A drag queen helps cancer patients through drag shows By Nilanjana Gupta (SYRACUSE) – Timothy Reitz works at a cable services company and drinks a lot of coffee. But when he puts on his make-up he becomes his alter ego Madison DeVine, a strong woman with self confidence and attitude. Dance, comedy and entertainment are […]
Syracuse’s Near Westside: From a Struggling Neighborhood to a Neighborhood of Possibility
Residents make a difference to the community By Nilanjana Gupta (SYRACUSE) – For decades, the Near Westside has been a hotspot for crack dealers, stray bullets and abandoned buildings. A neighborhood, where the unemployment rate tops 40% and nearly half of all families live below the poverty line. A sad world where only about 30% […]
How to Strike a Chord
By Nilanjana Gupta (NEW DELHI) – There could be a wide difference in opinion between your “modern” children and “traditional” in-laws. The trick is to be flexible and firm, in turns, as needed. We speak to people from three different generations on how to keep the peace. And love! Teach by example Meeta Mukherjee, 36, […]
Keeping a Tab on the Flab
By Nilanjana Gupta (NEW DELHI) – Meenakshi, a Delhi-based journalist, was put on a weight-loss regime with nutritionist Dr Ishi Khosla. After six months, she talks about how she lost weight, during and after the three month supervision finished Meenakshi started her weight-loss regime in April this year with Dr Ishi Khosla, a nutrition expert. […]
Pets on Vacation
Planning a vacation, most pet owners face a dilemma: Where to leave him? Do you take him with you, leave him with a relative or a friend, or do you send him to a creche? Then there’s the matter of safety, hygiene, care… And most importantly, whether he will take to the place himself! Here’s […]
At the click of a button…
Shopping can literally be at your fingertips when you go online. But there are many things you need to keep in mind before you hit the “add to basket” tab… follow our tips to become a smart internet shopper You can access your favorite brands from “across the world” while sitting barefoot in your home […]
Water Pollution, Lack of Supervision Results in Drowning, Expert says
Drowning incidents make headlines this season Drowning incidents make headlines this season © 2011 Wikipedia By Nilanjana Gupta (Syracuse) – As the summer goes in full swing, people are going to lakes and beaches for fun and relaxation. With so many people and lake activities, there are just as many ways that accidents can occur. […]
Listeria in cantaloupes scares shoppers in Syracuse
Many people say they won’t buy cantaloupes at all By Nilanjana Gupta (SYRACUSE) –The listeria outbreak in cantaloupes has not only hit 19 states, but also scared shoppers in other states. Even though New York State has been steering clear of the deadly outbreak, many people in Syracuse now say they won’t buy cantaloupes at […]
Unemployment among Older workers at Record High
Older workers, the hardest hit victims of bad economy By Nilanjana Gupta (SYRACUSE) – According to the US Bureau of labor statistics, this year the unemployment rate of workers older than 55 is 7% which is more than twice the rate in 2007. Older persons who do become unemployed spend 52.9 weeks looking for jobs […]
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