Gaay aur Gori …
April 4, 2006…. believe it or not, is a Hindi film from the 1960’s (or was it the late 50’s). A channel that i had consulted for had it as part of their library, and that is the first time ever that i had…
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Falling for the Same Trick Twice
March 24, 2006Sonai Gandhi pulls it off the second time around, and comes out smelling of roses. Forget what the political commentators say – talk to the rickshawalla and dukanwalla and the bai.This gives the family a great opportunity to leave Delhi and camp…
Zero Sum Game
March 23, 2006Everytime the Congress hands the BJP an advantage, the BJP reciprocates in kind. Between The Congress’ bungliing in many cases has been countered by the BJP’s foot in mouth and auto canibalism problems. And then the focus on non issues – office…
Where our Tax Money Goes….
March 22, 2006CAG indicts DD for wasting funds. and the litany of waste is shameful. Public Service Broadcasting does not mean loss making and boring television. Just look at the way the BBC has capitalised its content globally. Despite the headstart that DD has…
Flying High
March 18, 2006The last time I was at Lohegaon – the IAF base – a few of years ago,it was for a project (a show). At that time i interacted with a lot of pilots from the IAF. They seemed to be some of…
Fatwa on Terrorism
March 17, 2006I am glad that someone somewhere had the courage to stand up and issue an edict against those who use religion to spread terror. Infact there are two fatwas – One against terrorists the other agianst attacking religious structures. And it is…
Bad Taste – Surprisingly SBI
March 16, 2006I saw an ad yesterday which really struck me dumb. It was for SBI Debit Cards. It paid a backhanded tribute to a number of hindi films. The ad looked like something out of "Do Bigha Zamin". An emaniciated BPL (Below Poverty…
Changing the Rules
March 10, 2006If something happens that you dont’ like – change the rules. This seems to be the position taken by the Samajwadi Party on the office for profit issue. As of yesterday they pushed through a bill that seeks to take away 79…
Woman’s Day 2006
March 9, 2006It would be good if all year round was considered to be ‘special’ for women. However, while lip service is paid on the 8th of March – this is the reality: Raising questions about the safety of women even in the high-security…
Perversion of Justice ….
March 7, 2006The Jessica Lal Case is yet one more where the accused have been given more ‘importance’ than the victim. An excellent panel of defence lawyers managed to get continuance after continuance – and in the 7 odd year that passed memories faded,…