Little did Stuart Robertson know that his idea if shortening the game of cricket would be such a rage. One that would engulf prime time slots on television, one that would take entertainment to the next level, one that would redefine sporting event management in India and one that would change the economics of the … Continue reading »
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A few thoughts on reading Shantaram, by Gregory David Roberts
It had been recommended to me by many in my friends circle, that this is a good book. I’d rather differ a bit; it’s a great book and makes it to one of my favorites. The book is a story of an Australian convict, who escapes from the jail and finds himself in Mumbai, via … Continue reading »
Who wants a war??
Who wants a war? Yea, this question goes out to all those politicians, ministers, diplomats and others doing the talk (on both sides of the border), post the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. I know that in the aftermath of these attacks there should have been a stong action taken by Pakistan against people in their state who … Continue reading »
Thank you, Mr. Patil!!
Reports now flashing that Mr. Shivraj Patil, the Home Minister of our country has resigned, citing reasons that he owed moral responsibility to the attacks in Mumbai. Thank you, Mr. Patil!! The country is honored by this kind gesture of yours. I guess at least this time you are not busy changing wardrobes to … Continue reading »
Screw these terrorists !!
Mumbai is bleeding, calling for respite, for help !! Its just a sign that makes me think why do we not have a Homeland Security department like in the US? Why do we pass anti terrorism laws like TADA and POTA and withdraw them, because some politician is affected by the same, while the same was … Continue reading »
Book Review: Maximum City – Bombay Lost and Found, by Suketu Mehta
Maximum City, by Suketu Mehta is a non fiction book written about the Mumbai. The city is the book’s subject. The author is a New York return and looks to stay in Mumbai, and just as he starts living in the city, the apparent different in the way things happen in India astound him. The … Continue reading »