Teaching
February 15, 2006One of the things that I do, is teach. And, i enjoy it. I have been teaching various aspects of media for the last 4 years – for the Bachelor’s in Media Studies programme. The first year was at SIES – where…
Misguided Missile
February 15, 2006the Americans are not particularly khaas at hitting the target correctly. They have a president who aims for Osama bin Laden and hits Iraq. They have a VP who aims for a deer and hits a lawyer. Now, if they aim for…
How Far – Freedom of Speech?
February 7, 2006This morning brings the news that a Iranian newspaper – Hamshari – is going to run a competition satirising the Holoucast. I gagged. Coupled with the pronouncements of the Iranian Leadership – this entire thing is probably going to act as a…
The joys of doing Nothing
February 3, 2006To say that my average day is packed is an understatement. A hurried rush through the hours of the day that gets a lot done, but leaves the niggling sense of incompleteness. I don’t have too much time to savour the activities…
Sibu Soren
February 2, 2006This week Sibu Soren rejoined the cabinet.And there doesn’t even seem to be a murmur about it. It is like the dark ages – where weak monarchs bestowed nobility on key warlords. Sad. Very Sad.
RDB – thoughts
February 2, 2006I wondered about Rang De Basanti. If the film had been on Gandhi instead of Bhagat Singh – would the conclusion of the movie have been different?
A Brief Review : Rang De Basanti
January 28, 2006Last evening SR,SK and I played hookey from work to go and see Rang De Basanti. One of the few films in recent times that completely struck a chord with me. And by the sounds of it – the audience as well….
Two tales from a ‘modern’ State
January 25, 2006Two very different kind of stories that caught the eye today. One of a girl who said NO. When 13-year-old Minati Gagaria from Orissa bags a bravery award from President A P J Abdul Kalam on Wednesday, she will symbolise a punchy…
The call of the old…
January 22, 2006switching channels today, saw an overlong promo for Buniyaad on Sahara One. Maybe nostalgia will work. I know that it worked for me. Sat glued for the full five minutes while the filler ran. And it sure brought back memories. Kahin to…
Cloud Cuckooland
January 22, 2006The CPI:? "We expect that the budget will boost development along with providing social justice and implementation of Employment Guarentee Act", CPI General Secretary A B Bardhan said. "CPI would oppose any price hike that would affect the common people, and to…