Abhishek Behl, www.merinews.comDue to the failure of the Indian government and private industry to cover the backward areas, a channel being telecast from Pakistan occupied Kashmir is winning the hearts of the people but raised heckles in the establishment. Arrival of mobile telephony, private TV channels and FM radio while liberating the […]
Interstate bus operators add to blueline woes in Delhi
Abhishek Behl, www.merinews.com While the Blueline buses in Delhi have terrorized the people on roads by killing many of them, there is another set of bus operators working clandestinely and giving sleepless nights to interstate travellers. THE ORDEAL for an interstate traveller particularly those travelling to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in […]
Surviving Developing World Taxi Drivers
Taxi Tae Kwon Do Business traveler taxi self defense in the developing world They are out to get you (or maybe just your money) Stepping out from the generic, air-conditioned airport, you are greeted by thick choking smog and high humidity. In the distance, the sun hangs strangely low on the horizon. Welcome to […]
Avoiding in-flight “are we there yet?”
Avoiding in-flight “are we there yet?” By Richard Davis It’s often said that flying is one of the safest forms of travel. That may be true but it certainly isn’t the most pleasant, especially in this post-9/11 era of poverty-stricken airlines. Add kids and summer crowds to the picture, and you may be tempted to […]
Immigration legislation needs God’s intervention
Immigration legislation needs God’s intervention Reading news reports on the illegal immigration crisis had all the more made many people worry. No doubt about that. As if the hands of God have not yet made a miracle, that will eventually put some of those against the alleged "Grand Bargain" into hypnotic trance, and finally […]
GroundReport TV
About GroundReport TV Welcome to the first look at GroundReport TV. GroundReport TV is an independent streaming news channel run by citizen journalists. It will feature live reporting, original independent content and documentaries. If you encounter problems please download the latest Adobe Flash Player. The channel is still in beta as we build our team […]