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If We have an Iota of Self-Respect…
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10 Most Loathsome People in India: 2007
Posted on December 23, 2007 | 80 CommentsThis post is courtesy an inspiration I got from this superb list of (deservedly) loathsome public figures in the US (thanks, Atanu). I don’t have time or patience to do brief, dirty-writeups on fifty most loathsome public figures of India. I’m limiting that number to... -
Extent of Brit Imperialism
Posted on September 10, 2007 | 6 CommentsAccording to the book quoted in this article, British imperialism claimed "almost 10 million people over 10 years beginning in 1857." Whatever the numbers, it is hard to reconcile with the bloodiest assault on India by an alien invader. A very valid observation in that... -
Book Review: Autobiography of a Yogi
Posted on August 22, 2007 | 10 CommentsMy circle of friends is as large and varied as the interests, hobbies and passions of each person in that circle. There’s no one, absolutely no one there who hasn’t heard of or read the classic Autobiography of a Yogi. Tweet -
Indian History Circa 2015
Posted on April 19, 2007 | 3 CommentsPicture this: Circa 2015, the Dynasty returns to power, and the crown prince is finally crowned King after triumphing over several intrigue-charged political battles. As part of the first steps on assuming power, he revives the detoxification initiative pioneered by the trusted courtier of his parents. An army... -
Pragati Launched
Posted on April 2, 2007 | No CommentsI take great pleasure to announce the launch of a new magazine, Pragati focussed specifically on issues concerning India. Pragati provides quality content drawn from independent contributors not rooted in any ideology. Pragati is available in different formats: pdf, hard copy, etc. Read the inaugural... -
Movie Review: Ondanondu Kaladalli
Posted on December 18, 2006 | 11 CommentsAs promised, here’s my review of Shankar Nag’s debut movie. Apart from paving the way for Shankar’s trailblazing career as both actor and director par excellence, this film has in its own small way, retained a cult-like reputation. A one-of-a-kind film in Kannada cinema, almost... -
Anti-Spam Announcement
Posted on September 19, 2006 | 1 CommentI’ve been horribly spammed over the past few weeks; after much deliberation, I finally decided to install a comment-verification mechanism to prevent spambots from littering my blog with their despicable dung. Therefore, you need to take just one extra step before you post your comment:... -
Pictures
Posted on June 22, 2006 | No CommentsHere are some pictures from a recent trip to Nagarahole forest and Waynad. Ok, I just want to show off my new photo gallery. Tweet -
Aww ’twas Just a Temple
Posted on June 13, 2006 | 2 CommentsIt is Lahore’s turn after Malaysia. The only Hindu temple in the Pakistani city of Lahore has been demolished to pave the way for construction of a multi-storied commercial building. The temple was recently demolished after officials of the Evacuee Property Trust Board (EPTB), the... -
Libertarianism Versus Socialism for Dummies
Posted on March 22, 2006 | 32 CommentsI’m not a Libertarian although I strongly agree with some of its principles. This post won’t be a scholarly enunciation either of Libertarian philosophy nor of Socialism (and all its sibiling labels). Rather, it is meant, partly in a light-hearted manner, to list out the... -
Resident Idiot’s Support to Lalu Backfires
Posted on November 29, 2005 | 3 CommentsA few months ago, the Resident Idiot had bestowed fulsome praise on Lalu the politician, hoping his polemic would halt Lalu’s collapse. Now that he has lost, Bidwai vents in vain. And as usual, utters lies, half-truths, contrivances, and plain malicious words. Because it has...