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…
I Don't Know Harry Potter
I was waiting for the hullabaloo over the latest in the Potter series to wither a little before I started…
Lure of the Lens
My brother is a foto freak. One of his prized possessions is his camera, which he acquired soon after getting employed (and keeps it upgraded with zeal). And he has…Continue Reading →
Blog Fight
Two bloggers are pitting their literary skills against each other to decide who reigns supreme. This Deathly Fish versus Bob…
Nostalgic Stuff
Remember the good (?) ol’ days when our air space (now cable space) was monopolised by Doordarshan and a hundred…
