Happy New Year to all.

That tsunami is one hell of a way to start the new year. Donated a little to UNICEF’s tsunami relief fund. We gave what we could, but I wish I could do more. If someone could pay my plane fare to India, I’d gladly help clean up. Interestingly, India has refused any official foreign aid (that is money donated by countries, not charitable organizations) feeling that it is more than capable of dealing with the domestic damage. India infact, rushed $23 million to Sri Lanka within hours of the disaster, and dispatched a hospital ship to Banda Aceh in Indonesia. Just a bit of Indian Pride for the day!

Some good news – my friend and fellow Bengali, Abir was vacationing in Thailand when the tsunami hit, but thankfully he is fine. Looking forward to his return.