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Remembering Grandfathers

One interesting way to take a life-story interview is to ask the person about his grandfather. My grandfather was one of the first persons who taught me how to write notes, editing letters I used to send to him in … Continue reading

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One year on, what is the change?

Thousands came out on the first anniversary of February 17 revolution of Libya , some armed, some just wearing the tricolor. A family going for celebrations-Dahra Are you dealing with the same persons? A senior diplomat probed any real change … Continue reading

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Reflections on our Republic Day

As we finished our weekly multidisciplinary meeting on The Republic day of India (which is also Australia Day) I asked the meaning of “Proletariat” to one of the participants. Being a non-native English speaker he did not know the meaning … Continue reading

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