Books

Few of my reads which form a part of my book collection.

India: Waiting to capitalise

The world has recently seen a leader who beat all odds, to become the US President. An African American, who some decades ago would not have been served in a restaurant now goes on to take the highest seat in his country. Barack Obama’s emergence as the US President now has let many African American … Continue reading »

“Greatness is never a given. It has to be earned” – Barack Obama

History could not wait a longer second. It was the world’s most anticipated and most watched inaugurations of an US Preisident; that of Barack Hussein Obama. Calm, composed was Obama as he walked down the doors as he was introduced to the huge crowd at the US National Mall, even when he stumbled twice as … Continue reading »

Alike Obama

Ever liked the way Barack Obama campaigned for his elections to the White House, especially the Yellow-Grey-Reddish posters, by Shepard Fairey (couldn’t get a name for them ), then here’s a site that allows you to make a banner with your photo. All you have to do is have your photo handy, upload and Voila! you get a … Continue reading »

Indian Elections – waiting for our own “Obama” moment

India’s has already had many inspirational, thought provoking leaders who have shaped the country the way it is today. Founder leaders like Pt. Nehru and young leaders like Rajiv Gandhi have always had a nation building approach to leadership with the past glory to cradle the future India. That shows in the many initiatives that … Continue reading »

Obama!!!

Here we are, celebrating the first African American as the US President. Barack Hussein Obama is now the symbol of “change” and sound temperament. It’s for these qualities that I supprted Obama as I read about him, and today I am glad that people of America have done a fantastic job by electing him to … Continue reading »