South Sudan voting for its independence, and we will have a secular country in six months, in one month we will come to know about it! I see it as India-Pakistan of Africa with one country with single defined state religion/language while the other being multicultural and secular (and corrupt). Whatever it may be, I … Continue reading It’s India-Pakistan all over again, in Sudan
Something to feel good about in 2050
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 £2” 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 :-)
