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The Masterpiece of Oblivious Jean-Pierre Houel
Among the innumerable days, lonely rains and the glare of orange lozenge that I am obliged to contemplate, I submit to September 13, 1999. I spent the fateful day at British Council Library beside the vertiginous (and voluptuous) pillars of Connaught Place, New Delhi. This is how it all began
Mahalakshmi Canteen, More Than Just Good Masala Dosas
A routine they say is good to have and mine in the morning starts off with perspiration. That day was no different.. Sun yet to awake from his deep slumber, a canopy of darkness still engulfed the road ; a bus here and an auto there dotted the road. Brisk morning walkers wanting to burn [...]
The State(s) of India for Dummies
Not taking anything away from Telengaana, the fact of the matter remains that it will open floodgates. Floodgates for separate state demands in every other state that lay dormant till now. While I wish Telengaana the best and hope it’s neglected people see better days, we know the reality. “Politicians are like diapers, almost always full of crap [...]
Travel Tales : When Strangers Turn Angels
I just couldn’t believe that such people STILL exist. Now, we were four of us. I felt more secured and agreed to be a part of this troupe. We boarded this guy’s SUV. They dropped me first. I invited these people for breakfast and we feasted on hot parathas and tea. Meanwhile it had stopped snowing. The weather had become clearer.
India to Change for Common Wealth Games ?
‘Commonwealth Games-2010′ are due to be held in the Indian capital, Delhi, from 3-14 October next year. Given that any talk about India is incomplete without China creeping into the conversation, Commonwealth-2010 provides a unique opportunity for India to match/better(one can dream!) India’s arch nemesis’s impressive and precision managed show at the Olympics. Fret not [...]
Baba Budan Giri To South Block
S. M Krishna’s fresh idea ! The new external affairs minister, S.M. Krishna, is changing the flavour of South Block. No longer are visitors to the first-floor office of the minister asked if they want tea or coffee. Instead, waiters walk in and out of his suite of offices and that of his long-time personal [...]
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