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
Tag: India
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
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
Pressure on Indian ecosystem
I recall our geography text books were bragging about Indian ecosystems, probably they still are. There were pages of description on how western ghats and north eastern forests are bringing balance to environment. May be it was true a century back, not now. This one is straight from NASA, you can see blisters there right … Continue reading Pressure on Indian ecosystem
Tees Maar Khan (aka Sheela Ki Jawani)
If Farah Khan thinks she can make a stupid movie with a fantastic item number and make it a biggest blockbuster, she probably is right. It works for Indian audience, and me. Tees Maar Khan was a houseful show in the middle of the week; probably it will remain so for rest of the holidays, … Continue reading Tees Maar Khan (aka Sheela Ki Jawani)
The Bach 