54. How many steps

Question for Question One day Akbar asked Birbal, “Birbal, can you tell me how many bangles are on your wife’s hand?” Birbal said, “No, Huzoor, I cannot.” “You cannot? Although everyday you see her hand, still you cannot tell how many bangles are on her hand? How is that?” said Akbar. Birbal said, “Let’s go… Read More 54. How many steps

A question of status – IFW – ifw-net.com

There is a certain irony connected to the potential acquisition of TNT by UPS. DHL may want challenge the status of TNT Airways as a European carrier, should the deal go ahead, mirroring the problems it faced when it tried to penetrate the US market in the early 2000s. The possible acquisition of TNT by… Read More A question of status – IFW – ifw-net.com

53. Protecting footmark

Once king Akbar had a great quarrel with Birbal so he left the place and went some 30-40 miles away in a village. There he started living hiding his identity. Now Birbal’s position (Deevaan or Minister) could not be kept empty so the king appointed his brother-in-law (wife’ brother) in Birbal’s place. Although Akbar didn’t… Read More 53. Protecting footmark

51. What came first- chicken or egg?

Just One Question Once a scholar came to Akbar’s Court and challenged Birbal to answer his question. He wanted to test Birbal’s wits, whether he was really like that as he heard about him. Birbal accepted the challenge. Then the scholar asked Birbal, “Whether you would like to answer one hundred easy questions or one… Read More 51. What came first- chicken or egg?

43. Alvarez and flowers

Flowers for Akbar One day Akbar was taking a walk in his Royal gardens with several courtiers. Many flowers were flowering at that time of season. A poet pointed out towards a beautiful flower and said, “Look Jahaanpanaah, how beautiful flower that is? No man can produce such a beautiful thing as this.” Birbal was… Read More 43. Alvarez and flowers

40. Akbar's moustache

Birbal’s Sweet Reply Akbar used to ask many odd questions from his courtiers and amused himself. One day he entered the Royal Court, settled in his Royal chair, and asked his courtiers: “What punishment should be given to a person who pulls my mustache?” One said, “He should be beheaded.”Another said, “He should be flogged.”Yet… Read More 40. Akbar's moustache

28% workers will go abroad even for 10% hike – Rediff.com Business

More than a quarter of employees in India [ Images ] are willing to relocate overseas for two to three years even if they get a 10 per cent pay hike, says a survey.”About 28 per cent of employees in India strongly desire to relocate overseas for a full-time job for two to three years… Read More 28% workers will go abroad even for 10% hike – Rediff.com Business

38. Birbal and beautiful child

Birbal’s Beautiful Explanation One day the Emperor Akbar saw a woman hugging and kissing a very dark, ugly and unattractive child. He was very surprised to see that. He thought and thought but could not think why? He asked Birbal that why she was doing that to such an unattractive child. Birbal replied innocently, “Huzoor,… Read More 38. Birbal and beautiful child

PM paints a sad picture of India's economy – Rediff.com Business

Amid grim global situation and high domestic interest rates, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said country’s economic growth is likely to slow down to 7-7.5 per cent this fiscal from 8.4 per cent last year. “…growth in the current fiscal year is likely to be lower, between 7 and 7.5 per cent, in a… Read More PM paints a sad picture of India's economy – Rediff.com Business

Ministry-wise PIB releases

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34. Birbal and Astrologer

Birbal Helps an Astrologer Once the King Akbar heard that a certain astrologer was boasting for his accurate predictions. He called him for a test. When he came to the Court, he asked him, “I have heard that you predict very accurately.” The astrologer was trembling with fear. “Tell me, when will you die?” The… Read More 34. Birbal and Astrologer