Harini Calamur's Writings
The last of the Gandhians passed away today… [tag]Baba Amte[/tag], who brought so much hope, not just to the communities that he worked with… but to all others who saw his work and got inspired. Today as I read the obituaries, there…
In the last week, a simmering problem just boiled over. There has been violence against the “North Indians”. And, I am surprised that people are surprised. I am appalled. I am horrified. But, I am not surprised. Infact I expected it to…
….. [tag]Kala Ghoda Arts Festival[/tag] is back this year with a whole bunch of events designed to balm the soul. Catch it from the 1st February 2008 till the 9th of February 2008. As usual, there will be something for everyone at…
The Palmist, Mumbai As the economy booms, and education booms, and other influences bounce into India, one would think that stuff like palmistry would take a back seat….. but no…. From the K serials, to people adding extra alphabets to their names,…
…. is a [tag]Fundamental Right[/tag] as per the Constitution of [tag]India[/tag]. But, this is a criminal…. Right wing religious outfit called Hindu Samrajya Sena ransacked NDTV’s office in Ahmedabad to protest against the news channels running a SMS poll on M F…
…..anyone think that if Bhajji was a Pakistani Player or a Sri Lankan Player or a West Indian player or a player in [tag]Sunil Gavaskar[/tag]’s side …. justice would have been done ? …I am glad that ‘fairness’ and the ‘spirit of…
…. both men and women seem to support the idea that women who ‘ask for it’ tend to ‘get it’. Unfortunately, no one seems to be able to define what “it” means and whether “it” means different things to men and women…
This from the HTÂ Have you seen this molester? If yes, call our Mumbai office on 022-66539209, and we will forward the details to Mumbai Police for action. January 1, 1.45 am, outside JW Marriott, Juhu: Two young women were molested by…
….. was SR’s response to the HT story on women being molested outside JW Marriot on New Year’s eve. Women ought to know that it is unsafe for them…..Any other time of the year is ok for women, but on New Year’s……
17 months & one week ago : The trial begins …… I dont’ want to see a ritual sacrifice where the judiciary gives the public a sacrificial bali ka bakra……. I would like to see due process leading to justice being done….