Degrees of Corruption
March 14, 2007India is perceived as the 5th most corrupt nation in Asia, accoring to a survey. I am sure that the political and business class is making serious attempts to ensure that we are top of the list.
Category: Politics
What could Mr.Vajpayee have Meant?
March 12, 2007George Fernandes, ‘honourable’ minister for Defence in the NDA administration claims that he was prevented from investigating Bofors by the then PM, Atal Behari Vajpayee. Now he tells us that it was a joke He did ask me not to rake up…
Inconsiderate of Mamta ….
December 22, 2006…. feels the Great Bong, to postpone the strike just before Christmas. And he offers suggestions on how she can make reparations. The situation can only be salvaged if the strike be postponed to 26th and 27th which in hindsight may be…
Out of Context – Lies, Damn Lies and Half quotes
December 10, 2006In a world where journalists are taught that ‘man bites dog’ is news, it is hardly surprising that they will look at a 5 page academic report by the Prime Minister, and pick out the only line that they possibly understood. This…
People’s Power
December 7, 2006The ability of people to create nuisance in our lives is possibly directly proportional to our ability to tolerate it. So it was good to read about a school and its students in Kolkatta, that stood up to be counted and went…
The Ax Effect
August 24, 2006So we can watch U & U/A, but not A, on our Television sets. Hurrah!!! The Ax(e) has fallen on the next quarters revenue targets for movie channels across the board. While everyone is mourning the loss of "Freedom of Expression" let…
Rules of Work Life
August 9, 2006One of the key rules of working life is that you better mark your attendance. If you don’t regularyturn up for work, a) your don’t get paid, and if your absence is chronic, b) you get sacked It is some thing that…
Hit Them Where it Hurts
July 14, 2006In the aftermath of the Mumbai Blasts there has been extensive coverage across all media. Most of it contradictory. Some of it ironical and reflecting the state of politics in India, where votes matter more than people A day after the Uttar…
Finally, someone takes a stand ….
May 26, 2006….on something and refuses to back down. In a country where backtracking seems to be the norm in public life, it is refreshing to see the occassional exhibition of a spinal cord. I hope that [tag]Aamir Khan[/tag] refusing to apologise to the…
Pramod Mahajan and the aftermath
May 7, 2006I would be lying if I said that i admired or respected Pramod Mahajan’s Politics. He represented the worst possible amalgamation of the religious right mixed with corporate smarminess. But, my heart goes out to a family that has to cope with…