Harini Calamur's Writings
…but out on bail on a personal bond. The mark of a civilized society is that people are entitled to a fair trial. We are Independent. We have a Constitution. If some one is guilty, by all means arrest him/her/them. But follow…
I was stuck in a massive traffic jam two nights ago – idiot drivers taking u- turns everywhere. Rick drivers, professional drivers, car owners – everyone in Lokhandwalla Mumbai decided that the roads belonged to their fathers, and behaved likewise. The result…
Mount Merapi is an active volcano in Yogyakarta (Jogja), Indonesia. It blew last a couple of years ago. the villagers are very proud of the fact that no one died in the eruption, nor was there major disruption to livelihood or major…
Lots of people, lots of personalities – and some very random thoughts : Did anyone do a dimple share analysis. I wonder how many youth votes got converted by Rahul & Priyanka’s dimples 🙂 Can Modi’s speeches attract entertainment tax – he…
Dear Government, Good to know that you are off life support and on your own two feet. One hopes that you can move full steam ahead and deliver things that your earlier version couldn’t. Given that you are fighting fit, here are…
So, it is over. And, the Congress is the single largest party and how 🙂 I can’t stop smiling. What is incredible, is the maturity of the Indian voter. They saw saw through all the crap, the political cynicism, the power grabbing…
Two days ago I tweeted that Congress has won the elections packing. back to #mumbai tmrw. will catch election results. my money on the Congress. Ambanis exit poll says so 🙂 http://snipurl.com/i0kd6 Not because i voted for the Congress – I did…
One of the things that I do love about the world that i have chosen to inhabit is the kind of stuff that i get to do, occasionally. I am in Indonesia. To be precise in Java. To be even more precise…
Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi, Raga Desh (i think. if it isn’t please post and i shall make the change ) the you tube generation is going to enjoy the classics ! And, here is one of my favorites – Bhaja Govindam –…
Manna De turned 90 yesterday – the 1st of May. Compared to Mohd. Rafi or Kishore Kumar – he didn’t sing as much for Hindi films, but the songs that he sang left a mark. It’s been a long time since i…