We the People and the Emergence of Social Enterprises
The intense public anger against SOPA and PIPA last week and how it browbeat a determined government to shelve... Read more
Whining Karnataka MLAs want iPod 3
No, the headline is not wrong and I did not make a mistake and call the iPad an iPod! And I am well aware... Read more
Wenger Crushes Arsenal Hopes, Team Bows to Manchester United 2-1
August 28 2011. It’s a date that would be etched in my memory forever. Not because of any fond memories... Read more
In Defence of Freedom of the Net
On January 18 2012, when the world tried to log into its favourite online encyclopaedia, they saw a black... Read more
SOPA Vote Put Off for Now, but what Happens the Day Atlas Really Shrugs
In my high school days, I read a book called Atlas Shrugged. Ayn Rand’s bestseller, which, for some... Read more
Journey to Yosemite, Land of Hidden Treasures & Grand Temples in Granite
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine... Read more
SOPA and PIPA: An Attempted Colonization of the Internet
Some 500 years ago, education was considered a luxury and was controlled by a few elite groups, who held... Read more
Netizens of the World Unite, You Have Nothing to Lose but Your Voice
The three mantras of the Great Bolshevik Revolution in Russia were “Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood”.... Read more
Run Out of Aftershave? Make the Cow Poo and Pee, Please
The last time a cow came my way I stopped, baulked (I am always wary of horseshitting cows; scared they would... Read more
Winter of Discontent Giving Way to Spring of Politics in UP
Everything needs a reason, and a season to blossom. And the time has now come for UP. The land of politics... Read more
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- 01/25 We the People and the Emergence of Social Enterprises
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- 01/23 Wenger Crushes Arsenal Hopes, Team Bows to Manchester United 2-1
- 01/22 In Defence of Freedom of the Net
- 01/21 SOPA Vote Put Off for Now, but what Happens the Day Atlas Really Shrugs
- 01/20 Journey to Yosemite, Land of Hidden Treasures & Grand Temples in Granite
- 01/19 SOPA and PIPA: An Attempted Colonization of the Internet
- 01/19 Netizens of the World Unite, You Have Nothing to Lose but Your Voice
- 01/18 Run Out of Aftershave? Make the Cow Poo and Pee, Please
Current Affairs
Whining Karnataka MLAs want iPod 3
No, the headline is not wrong and I did not make a mistake and call the iPad an iPod! And I am well aware that iPad 3 is not yet… Read more
- In Defence of Freedom of the Net
- SOPA Vote Put Off for Now, but what Happens the Day Atlas Really Shrugs
- SOPA and PIPA: An Attempted Colonization of the Internet
- Netizens of the World Unite, You Have Nothing to Lose but Your Voice
- Run Out of Aftershave? Make the Cow Poo and Pee, Please
Films & TV
Hugo: A Charming Masterpiece that Makes you Fall in Love with Movies
In an age when surround sound and pyrotechnics dominate cinema, viewers are very rarely treated to movies that are both a feast to the senses and charming to the core…. Read more
- Don 2: The King Returns with a Bang, but Movie Leaves Much to be Desired
- The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn is Super Cool but Lacks Soul
- Abhi na Jao Chhorke: A Fan's Tribute to Dev Anand, Bollywood's Gregory Peck
- Two Super Scenes, a Hamming SRK and One Headache Called Ra.One
- The Lady: Of Suu Kyi’s Life, Struggles and a Love Story
Sports
Wenger Crushes Arsenal Hopes, Team Bows to Manchester United 2-1
August 28 2011. It’s a date that would be etched in my memory forever. Not because of any fond memories that I would love to cherish; rather it was a… Read more
- Down Under at Perth: Is it the Nadir of Indian Batting?
- Down 2-0, Will Perth See the Great Indian Fight Back?
- India Down Under: The Massacre Continues at Sydney
- Bat the Talk: Sehwag’s Journey to the Top of the World
- Man U Draws Controversial Match with Newcastle, City Ahead in Title Race
Photography
Journey to Yosemite, Land of Hidden Treasures & Grand Temples in Granite
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the… Read more
- Mumbai: Shorn of the Glitz and Glam, a City of Guts and Glory
- Then the Moon Showed its Dark Side
- Capturing Paris, the City of Love, Lights and History
- Of Various Forms of Kali: A Tribute to the Dark Goddess
- Call of the Wild at Bethuadahari Sanctuary
Life
Time, Flowing Like a River… to the Sea
“Time, flowing like a river, Time, beckoning me, Who knows when we shall meet again If ever But time, Keeps flowing like a river To the sea…” – Time, The… Read more
- Of Paul Simon and the Silent Night: When All Was not Calm and Bright
- Ganapati Bappa Moraya: From Mumbai to Zurich
- Che, Kasab, Osama: Should Reading Material for Kids be Filtered?
- On a Trail to Track the Missing Ranthambhore Tigers
- Latest Lifestyle Disease Across the Globe: WABS (Writing A Book Syndrome)
Travel
Journey to Yosemite, Land of Hidden Treasures & Grand Temples in Granite
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the… Read more
- Santiniketan: The land of Tagore and Maatir Bari
- Trip to Arunachal: The Booms of Bum La and Lost Kites of Tawang
- Trip to Arunachal: Of Multi-Coloured Hills and a Land of Second Chance
- Travelling to Madmaheswar: A Dream Trek of a Dreamland
- A Solo Bike Tour in Pangi Valley and Saach Pass
Books
Physics of Future: Kaku Spins a Tale on how Science Will Shape our Destiny
“Truth is stranger than fiction.” The adage has never been so compelling and believable. It’s an absolute joy to flip through the pages and appreciate the mind-bending potential of the… Read more
- Revolution 2020: A Promising Title, but Does the Revolution Take Place?
- The Millennium Series: Welcome to the World of Lisbeth Salander
- Chitralekha, the Novel: A Documentary on Love and Life
- Last Man in Tower: A Portrayal of the Contradictions within Our Society
- Marley & Me: The Story of the World's Worst Dog
Food
Spicy Mutton Curry with Potatoes: Taste of Karim’s at home
The last time I went to the famous Karim’s near Jama Masjid, I was floored by the taste of their mutton curry. Last Sunday I tried to recreate the same… Read more
- Wine Mushroom Pasta, Served with a Pinch of Love
- Bhapey Chingri or Steamed Prawns in Mustard: Easy to Cook, Yum to Taste
- Dadhiyonnam, Vaishnava Temple Style: A South Indian Specialty
- Tandoori Chicken: Authentic Mughlai Cuisine from Indian Kitchens
- Prawns in Mustard Sauce: Easy to Cook, Yum to Taste
