With the potential nuclear conflict looming at our borders, and our economy spinning out of control, thank God at least one politician had the sense to celebrate their own existence and her own birthday. Who cares that the system of government is collapsing and who cares that the country's resources - even our fresh water [...]
Forgotten how to write a letter ? Guest column from Neelesh Misra
"Quick! Help me! I have forgotten to write a letter!" My wife, who generally does not think much of my slow moving brain until she needs its help, shook me this weekend as she broke a long silence as we watched the TV together. "Huh?" I said. "Do you write the date on the left [...]
Slow poisoning of India
When death comes slowly, it does not create sensational news. We need to be vigilant on many fronts, especially on the environment, where corporations knowingly destroy communities and our land for short term profit. This is a difficult video to watch, but it is worth the effort http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6926416900837431282&hl=en
Is War with Pakistan an option ?
It is time for the Indian government to take action. India cannot be seen as being led by indecisive leaders who's thoughts are more on the coming elections rather than grappling with national security. We are sitting on the borders of a country who's government is loosing control. Over its own armed forces, over the [...]
China, Hinduism, Pakistan etc
Rudra wrote : I am surprised at your ostritch like worldview vis-a-vis China. If your three days in upper crust Beijing can whitewash China's un-pardonable misdeamanors in your Head... Dear Rudra, i beg to differ. This is my second trip to China and I find Chinese people on the streets far more aware and warm [...]
New directions in China : time for the Dragon and the Elephant to dance together ?
I have been in Beijing for the last 3 days, attending and speaking at a conference on the creative industries. Now I will take a day off to go to spend the day at the Beijing Film Academy and the Institute of Fine arts. I really enjoy being in Beijing, and its not just the [...]
Looking for me
If you want to look for me i am there, in the rising sun of the dawn, look for me in the ray of light that enters your room and there you will find me in a speck of dust, floating amongst billion others noticed only when the sunlight reflects off it but look further [...]
Dont we all need a good laugh
I just rolled over laughing when I saw this. Do watch, for this gentleman just got his 15 minutes of fame
We must be responsible bloggers
We are exploring very sensitive issues on our blog and I do not put any form of editorial control except for obscenity, or very personal and direct insulting behavior towards another member of our community. However we live in very sensitive times and I do not see why this blog should become the same mind [...]
Not for the faint- hearted
if you are strong, and able to look, check out these pictures of the terrorists attacks from Suchitra's blog: http://www.suchitra.com/colabacarnage.pps