Pakistan is on the brink of another civil war after its prodigal daughter & the preferred candidate for the Prime Minister’s post, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27. Her killing came as a shock not only to Pakistan, but to the western world that was counting on Bhutto for a smooth transition of power from Musharraf to a democratically led government.

Bhutto’s demise has changed a lot of equations in Pakistan. Though it has ensured her party’s victory in the next general elections, whenever they happen.

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Christmas is here again. Santa Claus is doing the rounds, giving presents to good and bad alike (this after last year when the bad people sued him for emotional harrassment).

So what did Santa bring some of our celebrities? Here is an inside scoop, a never before peek into gifts celebs got this year for christmas.

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In the first part of this study(Read Part I), the focus was on compensation and performance review practices that lead to frustration in employees.

In this part, I will take a look at peer & colleague factors, attention paid to an employee and work assigned to analyze the effects these factors can have on employee morale, and how minor issues can be major factors in build-up of frustration.

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In a sporting victory that was long awaited by the Indian Motorsport community, Narain Karthikeyan won an international grand prix. Ok, so it wasn’t F1 but the alternative(or call it rebel if you like) A1 GP league.

Narain’s victory came in China, where he triumphed over a field of drivers from 21 countries.

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Mr. Karat is at it again. After giving the UPA government some breathing space on the Indo-US nuclear deal in November, the left has put a stick in UPAs wheels a day after the parliament concluded its winter session. This time around though, the warning was much more direct.

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Justice it seems, has been sent off to exile. At least in the Indian state of Gujarat, where the current chief minister has thumped his chest at a pre-election rally justifying the police encounter of Sohrabuddin and his wife. Sohrabuddin was under suspicion for terrorist activities for a while before he was killed by the cops in what was a staged encounter. His wife was also killed by the police in the same encounter. The fight for justice for this family is currently on in the Supreme Court.

Narendra Modi thinks otherwise. For him, justice was delivered on the day Sohrabuddin was encountered by Gujarat’s finest. And the crowds cheer and applaud for him. Read the story on Modi’s election speech at NDTV’s website.

The bigger question stands, are we turning into a nation that is more inclined towards vigilante justice?

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Its back. The city that gave India its first ever Barcamp is at it again. With over 150 listed participants and over 25 sessions, from stress testing to stress busting, its all there at Delhi Barcamp v3.0.

Delhi Barcamp v3.0 is happening on 8 Dec 2007. For event details, visit Delhi Barcamp 3.0 homepage

What are you waiting for? Go to the homepage, and enter your name as a participant. All the more better if you could share your knowledge and ideas by giving a session. There is no restriction on topics, speak on any topic you want to.

I will be there for sure. And I will be presenting a session too. Will you?