home improvement
April 16, 2006….. finally got my room back. Spent the better part of last night putting things in place. STill lots to do. I know, now, why people don’t redo their homes regularly – it is a pain!! The final phase begins today –…
Lines of Fate :)
April 14, 2006One of the more common sights on Indian roads – the palmist – who will peer into your hand and tell your fortune! I found this one’s face very interesting. The hand belonged to chap whose friend had dragged him there. From…
Applying the Law or Delivering Justice?
April 12, 2006Of all the forms of State so far, the modern Republic is the only one based on the consent of civil society. We are all supposedly participants in the state. And we abbrogate a lot of our responsibilities vis-a-vis the society we…
Ouch
April 8, 2006As of this afternoon I am roomless. The painters have invaded. 5 long days. 10 days down, 10 more to go! The painters are very good and thorough. And we have too many books. And shifting them around is a complete and…
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…
A Great Read
April 4, 2006Check out the Guardian’s comment is free section – great set of blogs. would love to see something like this in our msm!
Daily Reading
April 3, 2006ToI for the buzz on those who matter. IE for the buzz from those who think that they matter. The Hindu on things that matter. DNA for Mumbai specific news Mumbai Mirror for Television specific gossip Indian Television for industry goings on…
A Perspective of the World
April 3, 2006This via Dina’s site – world mapper. Maps tell more than geograpy. They are also reflective of relative importance of various states in the world. For example, Great Britain occupies a far more prominent place in the world map than its geographical…
The smell of paint ….
March 28, 2006…. The house is getting repainted. The last time was 6 years ago – just before KD & R got married. Various shades of white. Have to go curtain shopping. am planning to trawl through Oshiwara for some furniture over the weekend….
Simply Ghastly
March 28, 2006Last week i had the chance to feel like Simon Cowell. I was judging a set of student films. Phrases such as which butcher did you use to edit that; or was the camera broken; or Is there a point to this;…