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Christmas is a time of renewal. A time when the best in humanity is
called forth amid the safety of traditions. A time when it feels good to give, when
grievances are abolished, when Heaven comes to Earth for a moment.
We tend to think of Christmas as a time for children, but what if
Christmas gives each of us the opportunity to be a Child? To have wise men bring
priceless gifts to us, to be held by an adoring mother and father while shepherds
and...

India claimed its 100th test victory by humbling the Lankans by an innings and 144 runs in the second test at Kanpur. Sreesanth, who was making a comeback to international cricket after a long break was declared man of the match for his excellent bowling performance which ultimately led India to a historic victory.

The Imam in charge of the madrassa could not have been more welcoming.

I sat on the carpeted floor of his office enjoying the cool of the air conditioning, thankful for this temporary refuge from the broiling streets of Karachi - perhaps the most overcrowded and dangerous city on the continent of Asia.

On the other side of the madrassa's high gates, 18million people were struggling to survive in the heat: the vast majority of them out of work with no hope of a...