Wednesday, 13th April 2011

Cricket helps fight climate change

Posted on 04. Apr, 2011 by Leela Raina in India

Yesterday I joined with millions of Indians all over the world, bearing witness to history in the making. A team of 15 men hailing from all parts of India defended national pride and love for cricket by playing against fellow South Asian country, Sri Lanka, for the Cricket World Cup 2011. The Sri Lankan Lions [...]

Same Place. Changing times.

Posted on 03. Apr, 2011 by Leela Raina in India

As I entered the UN building today, I couldn’t help but stop and salute my flag and swell with pride post India’s grand win at the cricket world cup final last night. India recreated history after more than 20 years Setting Stage for Durban It was not long ago that I was in the same [...]


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