Rajesh Khanna – the End
July 19, 2012probably the best tribute…. my piece in the Lokmat Times in Marathi Translated from the English which is here
A world in Black and White
July 10, 2012Old pictures that remind me that i have not been shooting – need to start again I kind of love shooting black and white. somehow there is that romance of photography that comes through .. a snapshot in time My grandmother (nani)…
The power to do good – on why without Electricity, Development will be stalled – DNA Column
July 9, 2012My column in today’s DNA Way back in 1964, media theorist and technological determinist Marshall McLuhan stated, “The medium is the message”, a line that has been quoted extensively. McLuhan’s work looked at the impact of communication and communications technology on culture….
Banking on Dishonesty – Crime and Punishment
July 8, 2012In the latest economist, on the LIBOR The attempts to rig LIBOR (the London inter-bank offered rate), a benchmark interest rate…. betray a culture of casual dishonesty; There seems to be a lot of culture of dishonesty. And i remember reading similar…
Micro grids, micro power plants may change state’s energy woes – in the Lokamat
July 6, 2012My feature in today’s Lokmat Maharashtra is reeling under its worst power shortage ever. It is estimated that the State faces a shortage of between 1500 – 2000 MW. For a state that has is to being the number one inIndiain industrial…
Rajesh Khanna the first superstar – in the Lokmat
July 1, 2012There was something about the way Rajesh Khanna smiled that made your heart lurch. It wasn’t a perfect smile by any stretch of imagination. It was slightly crooked. But there was a twinkle in the eye that went with the smile –…
Judicial Commission into Mumbai Police raids??? – be careful what you wish for !!
June 29, 2012I hate being a wet blanket, but when I see poorly drafted, poorly thought through work like this – i really lose it. A friend sent me this to sign, i took one look at it and rang his number to ask…
Madan Mohan on his birth Anniversary
June 25, 2012Today is the birth anniversary of one of the most talented music directors in Hindi Cinema – Madan Mohan. To look at his body of work and pick a few great songs is difficult -because he had a repertoire that was awe inspiring. His sense…
DNA Column – The Multiple Personality Disorder of the Middle class
June 25, 2012My column in today’s DNA Psychiatry identifies a condition called Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), popularly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, in which two or more distinct identities or personalities compete with each other to take charge of the patient’s behaviour. If…