The Legend Rides On
The wild west has its Harley-Davidsons. In the relatively tame east we have the Royal Enfields. The motorcycling legend celebrates its golden jubilee in the land of the Mahatma this…Continue Reading →
Free as a Kite
Today is India’s Independence Day, a national holiday and I’m still slaving at the office. I forgot to add this…
Freedom, What Does It Mean?
Delhi nowadays resembles a city under siege. Armed security personnel everywhere, fingers lightly placed on the trigger. This is no…
1984 – A Hate Story
1984 – is not only Orwellian fiction, but is also a bloodstained reality. The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls it a blot on India’s history. The fabric of India’s…Continue Reading →
NDTV Where Are You Headed To?
In an earlier post (This is Not News) I lamented the degrading quality of Indian television news channels. It might…
Where Have My Friends Gone?
Sunday mornings. I love them. No office. Grey clouds had curtained the fulgent Delhi sun. A light breeze caressed the…
Greasy Palms and Frowning Founding Fathers
The winds of foreign shores beacons many a fidgety native soul. Somewhat frustrated with the domestic scenario, a friend of mine applied for his passport. Since the government wants all…Continue Reading →
This is Not News
‘Competition breeds quality’ Indian news channels seem to be losing no effort in proving this adage wrong. As if the…
