Something to feel good about in 2050, while we cant afford a kg of onions in 2010 🙂 Read the complete article on "how China, India and Brazil will overtake the West by 2050" in Guardian datablog. One more interesting presentation on all 200 countries. Credits : Hans Rosling's 200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes … Continue reading Something to feel good about in 2050
Please don’t make me wear a tie
A couple of years back when I was in Chennai, a colleague of mine told our group we should be wearing ties. I need to mention that he had just returned and was just adjusting NRI to RI status change. You must be aware of that stage - “back in US...”, “Idly is ÂŁ2” expression … Continue reading Please don’t make me wear a tie
Changing definitions
I did not know the definition of "liberal" was so simple till our superstar journalist Rajdeep  Sardesai explained it to me. Apparently it simply means "one who drinks scotch and loves his women(plural)". Or is it just honouring assassinated politician by calling him a liberal ? Why these lies ? Now lets define "moderate". Five hundred Pakistani religious scholars said … Continue reading Changing definitions
Worst shot – 2010
I am still wondering how did I manage to do that 🙂
A khaki dissident on 1971
We all have read the bloody stories during birth of Pakistan. This is from "The birth of Bangladesh". A story Colonel Nadir Ali of Pakistan (west Pakistani officer posted in east Pakistan) recalls it during 1971 war. A perfect example of "modern" war ethics. There is more in Wikipedia. if you would like to read further on … Continue reading A khaki dissident on 1971
The Bach 