Life throws up many situations that the way you deal them go on to define how you deal the future ones. Funny thing about life is that the same/ similar situation haunts you again. Why does this happen? When does this stop? We all live and evolve, apart from physically growing into a man/ woman; … Continue reading »
Things to expect after Osama bin Laden’s death
So, we now have the WORLD’s MOST WANTED MAN DEAD! While some news channels are busy exploring how exquisite was Osama’s mansion others are busy busting Pakistan for “potentially” harbouring terrorists. we are all laughs. This could also be the moment when Osama’s large size picture featured on every US newspaper/ magazine/ news sites. It … Continue reading »
When “Padhaku” types ruled…
I was browsing the innumerable television channels on a Sunday afternoon & stumbled upon a yesteryear comedy flick “Golmaal”, which used to be telecast, repeatedly, as a matinee show on major channels like they do with “Singh is King” and “Welcome”, these days. As a kid, I even developed a fascination to have a fake … Continue reading »
Remember the time…
When was the last time the nation soared and cheered for it’s heroes? How many of us recollect a time when every Indian wished and prayed for an Indian victory. I have witnessed the integrity and unity expressed during the Kargil War and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Generations older to me can venerate many … Continue reading »
The Circle of Life
We often think, act and judge on predefined notions that the real face of the issue at hand gets confined to the corners. It had to be fate/destiny that we are here, doing and seeing things the way they are. How much do we influence ourselves in seeing things the way they are? Is our … Continue reading »
Book Review: Super Freakonomics by Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner
Many of us do read the news, and what’s generally happening in the economic and scientific world is generally accepted at face value by the normal audience. Back up a phenomenon with a “convincing” explanation and you don’t have to search for believers. Examples of such cases could be Global Warming, hospital accidents, terrorism and … Continue reading »
Ye re Ye re Pausa
“Ye re Ye re pausa, Tula deto paisa, Paisa zhala khota, Paus ala motha” Vinay heard a mother, from his neighbourhood sing out this jingle to her child, as he walked past them in the early hours of a Sunday. It was 7 in a typical Pune morning, empty lanes marked by couple of morning … Continue reading »
Avoiding another regional catastrophe
Much needs to be thought about the ongoing fight against the Maoists’ insurgency in the forest areas of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Orissa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. So far I had perceived the fight as a counter agitation operation by the Government of India against the insurgents, but after reading an article “Walking with the Comrades” … Continue reading »
The good old Tom & Jerry cartoons
The American trumpet melody, the mouse sitting atop a “Y”, a cat framed in a “O”, a roaring MGM lion and an array of maverick characters like the duckling, bulldog, street cats and the lady who owns the house; all reminiscent of the fun filled, inseparable duo of Tom & Jerry. The cat and mouse … Continue reading »
Branding Mutual Friendship
Is it right to broadcast Sania and Shoaib’s marriage as a new landmark of Indo Pak friendship or is it best left by not politicising the same? Sania and Shoaib’s destiny can be easily termed to associate with the mutual affection that the people from both countries have for each other, a testament that a … Continue reading »
