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- Archives: June 2009
- Voice Of Dissent
Why should I walk this line, that you have set for me?
- Poetry: Climbing Jacob's Ladder
bruised feet in chains, let's walk through the bazaar today / chin up, shirt torn, let's walk through the bazaar today
- Rafa's Rolland Roll Ends
This year, there won't be a Nadal in the final. Going by the recent match-ups, this is probably Federer's best chance at the French Open.
- A Grey Hair Or Two
"But the others have premature greying in their blood!! Or they don't take care of their hair! I've always been good to mine!"
- Fiction: Blue Evening
It didn't surprise him any more; it just went a step further to remind him that Ila was not the same woman he married anymore.
- Proposition 8: Disposition Hate
It is unfair that two adults require the approval of an outside world to be in a committed relationship because their sexuality does not appeal
- Dr. George Tiller Shot Dead and the Abortion Debate Continues
Dr. Tiller’s murder will make no difference to the abortion debate
- Harry Potter in Technicolor, with Bollywood Masala
The Harry Potter series is like Bollywood Masala... Almost, but not quite.
- Being a Politician
What it would be like to be a politician?
- Movie Review: Jukti, Takko Aar Gappo
The whole movie is a joyful tapestry of images.
- One Foul Job Ad
At the time of this writing, the "end client" who had actually asked for non-Indian applicants only had not been touched by any of this.
- FlyDubai, Dubai's First Low Cost Carrier Starts Operations
As I see it, business and holiday travelers without much luggage could find this airline cheaper than its competitors.
- The Individual in a Collective World
We have a finite definition of "who we are", culturally that are obvious. However, there is an unseen realm.
- Is The Demand For Eelam Valid? A Response to Tamilnet's Question
Just as the ends don't justify the means, the means also don't justify the ends.
- Indian Government To Investigate Seats for Money Scam
There is slim chance that effort will be made to stop such practices from happening.
- Book Review: The Storyteller's Tale
'You either have nothing, or you have your freedom.'
- Fishing Stocks Correlation with Future Trends
Badly depleted fish stocks, but optimism as well
- Out of Many, One: E Pluribus Unum
If we find it in our hearts to take the "next step", then maybe humanity can turn the corner.
- Indian Flag Design: Fresh Insights From Old and New Sources
Fresh historical insights reveal that though the flag was adopted at that time it was not yet a 'done deal.'
- The Fascinating World of Pranic Healing - What is it?
On the fourth of June I had my most amazing experience yet, with Pranic healing
- India - The Weak State?
Is India really as weak a state as is often portrayed in the media?
- Notes From a Wretched Old Fellow's Diary
My grandson says I can type diary accounts in the computer.
- Racist - Them or Us or All of Us?
As Indians we're exposed to such a wide variety of languages and such rich culture, and should technically be the most tolerant, but this doesn't
- Roger Federer Wins French Open To Tie 14th Grand Slam Streak
Roger Federer can now easily be considered among the greatest tennis players in history.
- Fourteen For Federer!
In a true historic gesture, Andre Agassi handed over the trophy to Federer, being the last man to have completed the 4 Slams.
- User Instructions and Cautionary Statements
Are we being remote controlled by the user instructions on various consumer products we buy?
- Obama's Speech in Cairo - Reactions on the Ground
A Momentous Event that could transform the course of the History of Our World.
- Fiction: Two-way Road
Dr. Kashyap assured us it wasn't the end of the world and that we should stay positive.
- Diwali Dreams: Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Lots of shrieks, emotional reunion. Tears on everyone's eyes.
- Fiction: Good Girls Come First
"Ok, so what you mean is she is a slut who is good at self preservation and that gives her the air of being high
- Organic Social Development
We must serve society in harmony with our own nature and the nature outside us
- Poetry: Janpath Days
i thought of words I wrote on bargain threads not knowing that breaths had sealed then
- Racially Motivated Shooting at US Holocaust Museum
A man armed with a shotgun entered the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C this afternoon
- The Palin-Letterman Skirmish & A "Biased" Media
The whole charade has made for some very interesting television and media moments.
- Book Review: Rivals by Bill Emmott
Both India and China think that the future belongs to them. They can't both be right!
- ICC Twenty20 2009: West Indies Defeat India in Super Eights
The unnecessary brouhaha over Virender Sehwag's departure seems to be taking its toll on Indian captain MS Dhoni.
- The Lamba Garden
On entering the Lamba residence one is welcomed by the site of greenery. Trees, plants and lots of flowers lift the visitor's spirits.
- ICC Twenty20 2009: Pakistan Trounce New Zealand
The Pakistan team showed today that they are still a team that cannot be written off by any stretch of the imagination.
- Travel Review: Mysore Zoo
The Mysore Zoo adheres to this principle of making the habitats aesthetically pleasing and more attuned to the animals' needs.
- Kajol - The One and Only
As they say, for some there is only a beginning but no end. She will ever remain fresh in memory just like it is today.
- PSU Divestment in India - The Rocky Path Ahead
When the Government does want to disinvest, for sectors of industry where the Government should have a zero role, it should get optimum return.
- ICC Twenty20 2009: India Lose to England, Out of Championship
The final partnership of 63 not out between Dhoni and Pathan just didn't cut it.
- Internal Turmoil Troubles BJP Post-Elections
If the BJP wants to come back to being taken as a serious contender for power, it needs to focus more on being an inclusive
- Book Review: Gray Hat Python
Python programming for hackers and reverse engineers
- Amicable End To Producer-Multiplex Strike in Bollywood
Movies mean money and that should continue along with entertainment.
- Reservations for Women: In Parliament, Judiciary, Corporates and Government Jobs
Govt must reserve positions for women in judiciary, bureaucracy, Govt and private jobs in stead of reserving seats in parliament.
- 10 Reasons Why India Lost And Who Is Responsible!
From an MSD Fan.
- Discover Delhi : Sulabh Museum - Dedicated to Toilets
Sulabh International museum of Toilets is located in Dwarka is one of its kind museum in the world
- Fiction: One For The Loo
He is a handsome man. Look at him. Charismatic, isn't he?
- Movie Review: Kal Kissne Dekha - Maine kal ko dekha!
How many times have we seen this happen, where star kids in the midst of all the fanfare have seen their dreams squashed by the
- Movie Review: Kal Kissne Dekha - Misses The Bus
Instead of making his son look into the future, Vashu should have looked into this film's future.
- Fiction: Dessicate
I did notice the subtleties around me. The ones that made the times I live in, the place I grew up.
- Movie Review: The Hangover - Don't You Dare Miss It!
I don't seem to remember when I last enjoyed any movie so much.
- Fiat Launches the Fiat Punto Grande in India
Evidently small is in, and car manufacturers are prepping for the Tata Nano's arrival in stores.
- Poem: Konnagar, West Bengal
Konnagar once a small hamlet and now a bustling town in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
- Volunteer Story
Experience, expression and enrichment were the words that rang in her mind as she tried to articulate the reasons for being there.
- Shiney Ahuja - Maid to Dishonor
The girl showed great courage, the police absolute initiative and the media its investigative power.
- Positive Steps by SEBI - Anchor Investors, No Load Funds, & Lower Fees
SEBI Chairman C B Bhave continues his trend of investor-friendly actions by announcements today.
- ICC Twenty20 2009 Semi-final: Pakistan Defeat South Africa
The Pakistan cricket team might not have expected to get this far in a world series, and one would like to believe that at least
- After Cairo, Will Obama Back Up His Words With Actions?
Obama is good at making speeches, but can he translate his words into actions?
- Movie Review: Waitress
She looked oh-so-sad like someone who's just a few $ away from being really poor, and isn't in a very happy state vis-a-vis their life.
- Why Balu Loves Bees
I must remember to do an English spell check just in case Balu or Kavya Shivashankar is peeking.
- Fathers Rally in Bangalore for Access to Children
On the eve of International Father's Day, Dads separated from their children protest in Bangalore on Saturday.
- Poetry: Bozo, My Dog
He's a fitness freak, does active yog
- Book Review: A Stranger Called I - Pritish Nandy
Padma Shri Pritish Nandy undoubtedly continues to be a poet whose words carry the magic of a post colonial India.
- Iran's New Revolution: A Cyber Movement
What is happening in Iran is not happening to just Iranians. It is happening to the world.
- Phew!
This is a humorous script in dialogues between a boy and a girl in a park. He is a narcissist and a stalker too.
- Poetry: Inspiration
The allure...the undeniable craving to smear the uniform to taint the pure
- Travel Report: A Visit to BR Hills, K.Gudi, Karnataka
Karnataka is a great state for city slickers looking for some greening and wildlife.
- ICC Twenty20 Finals: A Fairy Tale of Justice & Resilience
The T20 final tomorrow will go down in the annals of Sport as an outcome of pure divine intervention!
- Teamwork
Three minutes left for the class to start and the son gets antsy.
- Book Review: A Nice Quiet Holiday
Sudarshan treads the fine line between pulp fiction and literature very well.
- Queer Pride India 2009: Celebrations in all Major Cities
Major cities in India are all set to commemorate the Stonewall riots, the event that triggered Queer rights movement all over the world.
- When Gardening Becomes An Obsession
Greed is never good but unfortunately nature's bounty always has something enticing to offer that a gardener must have.
- Pakistan Win ICC Twenty20 Championship 2009
The spirit of cricket was alive and well at Lord's on Sunday.
- Gwalior Politics and Conspiracies
Is it possible for an ordinary Indian like me to have dreams of being a part of the August body, the Indian Parliament?
- Lalgarh, Is it Liberated?
Lalgarh remains a burning symbol of Adivasi defiance towards police exploitation and rape.
- Movie Review: Zibahkhana - Of Zombies and Baby
The greatest strength of Zibahkhana is that it follows an oft-used template for a genre-zombie horror film and then scrupulously molds it in an indigenous
- Indian Government Bans Maoists as Terrorist Organization
The Naxal/Maoist menace has plagued a large swathe of central India for a long while.
- On the Task of Writing Meaningful Words
Out of all the creative forms, it's writing that asks for the most meager of capital investments:
- Fiction: The Telephone Preference Service
Thankfully Nimisha could cope and didn't sit around moping.
- Harassment Of Women On Cairo Streets
What makes men in Egypt harass women on the streets with impunity?
- Fiction: Perfect Honeymoon
He loved her so and she bit him.
- Movie Review: Bolt - Animals Are People Too
The story had a chance to go the "Babe in the city" way with a smirking look at the mistakes of the uninitiated in the
- Michael Jackson, King of Pop, Dies of Heart Attack
Behind the scenes, Michael Jackson was a tormented, confused man, yearning for a lost childhood and descending into a private morass of sadness.
- Nandan Nilekani to Become Chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India
He is one of the few leaders in contemporary corporate India with a grasp on a wide range of issues tackled by present day India.
- Poetry: Loving
only when you say that loving you has been so long...
- A Little Happiness, Coffee, Beer, and Lots Of Living
Happiness, I've noticed, depends on what time of the day it is.
- Will Mousavi Go The Tsvangirai Way?
Like Tsvangirai, Mousavi is likely to strike a deal with the evil regime he was once a part of.
- The Death Of A King: Michael Jackson Passes Away
Do you remember the time, when we were in love. We were young and innocent then
- How Many Days of Your Life Do You Remember?
Every day that we live, we live to want more time, more money, more girls, more sex, more this and more that.
- Mayawati's Statue Fixation
She has made this a mini-industry, along with the gratuitous naming of parks, naming them primarily for Kanshi Ram and herself.
- Muslim Social Gandasa in Pushto: Pakistani Film Genres
Looking right next door at Bollywood, classifying genres can be a bit problematic.
- Nawwab and I: Take me to Lucy's
N: You men would never understand. A dog has to satisfy a bitch in heat.
- Changing Perspective
One must be true to the art they are passionate about.
- Poetry: one eye on the road, one ear on the radio
one eye on the road, one ear on the radio / one eye on M and N, one ear on ms. G
- Tracing Michael: Over the Years
My chronicles while growing up with Michael Jackson's music -- the years that were.
- Book Review: Cloud Application Architectures
Building applications and infrastructure in the cloud
- Nawwab and I: Follow Ms. Garmin
Listen to the music, radio, stay focused on the traffic, talk, think, drink tea, and follow Ms Garmin.
- A Postmodern Wedding
Occasionally our cultural climate doles out opportunities to compensate for the cinematic inadequacy of our lives.
- Book Review: Imagining India by Nandan Nilekani
The books mentions the ideas that worked, that are in progress and that should be explored but there is a lot more that Nandan can
- Book Review: Using Google App Engine
Start Building and Running Web Apps on Google's Infrastructure
- Watching An Indian Soap: Choti Bahu
An entire world of make belief made "real"
- US Troops Withdraw From Key Iraqi Cities
The Government is treating the event as a major watershed in its regaining total control,but it does not really reduce the number of troops in
- Spain's Audiencia Nacional To Be Reined In By Parliament
Not surprisingly, the Audiencia Nacional has been the darling of human rights activists worldwide.
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5, Plays Catchup, Sets Stage For Future
We're getting inured to the rapid pace of innovation in browsers, and look for something revolutionary.
- Khuda kay Liye and Ramchand Pakistani: A Comparison
Past efforts to revive Pakistani cinema had been made in the previous decade but failed miserably to cut the mark.
- Book Review: SQL and Relational Theory
How to write accurate SQL code
- Poessay: Rosary 30 - uncalm times: sukoon say shikayat
yearning for comfortable chaos
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