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25 Apr 2011 10:29

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World: Thousands pay homage to Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba

  • A controversial but widely-admired spiritual figure: As many as 200,000 people have gone to visit Sathya Sai Baba since he died yesterday, and numerous prominent figures appear to be on the guest list — including Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and star Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. This is a man who inspired such strong feelings that the co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe recently donated $108 million dollars for a hospital in Sai Baba’s name. But as he would not undergo scientific tests to prove his miracles were real, he scored many critics. Either way, he was widely revered. (photo via PTI) source
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10 Mar 2011 01:45

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World: The Dalai Lama’s stepping aside; we smell a job opening!

  • He’s out as a political leader. As a spiritual leader, he stays put. The Dalai Lama, one of the most iconic leaders in the world, has announced that he’ll be retiring from his work at the political head of the Tibetan exiles. “My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility. It is to benefit Tibetans in the long run,” he said in a statement. He’s pushing for a democratic vote for the next leader. May the transition be as smooth as this one. source
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