Tag Archive 'Indian'

Addled Logic….

Posted by gargi on 22 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: India, Politics

the CPI(M) said in a statement:

“Nuclear energy has very little to do with oil—it cannot be used as a substitute for oil; unless the government experts have found a new way to burn uranium directly in cars and buses! On the other hand, natural gas from Iran would insulate India substantively from the oil [...]

Bombs & Backlash…..

Posted by gargi on 17 May 2008 | Tagged as: Politics, Uncategorized

“The rest of India will feel what Assam has been feeling about Bangladesh. If something isn’t done, it won’t be long before Assam is overcome by Bangladesh” said my friend ,who is from Assam. She said there were parts of Assam in which people say this in a very matter of fact way.
This is [...]

Manna De - Happy Birthday

Posted by gargi on 04 May 2008 | Tagged as: Films, India, Media, Music

The 1950's and 1960's possibly had the best in terms of musical talent in the Hindi Film Industry. The kind of music that was created was superlative by any standards. And, there was choice - there was classical, rock, jazz, folk, fun, … the lot. Amongst the greats of this era was Manna Dey. Not [...]