Date: Sept 23, 2010 Setting: Seventeen parents and twelve teachers closeted in a room Occasion: My 15-old son’s Parent Teacher meeting “I have absolutely no doubt that 98% […]
Issues / Politics
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Only two parties in Indian parliament? Possible.
MLAs from BJP have ‘rebelled’; opposition is demanding a ‘no-confidence’ motion. The rebel MLAs are holed up in Goa for past few days. I believe the going rate […]
Business / Issues / Management / Politics
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Airlines make merry while the Aviation Minister lights lamps!
Before Air Deccan arrived on the scene, changing or canceling an air ticket cost nothing. You only had to visit the airline’s office to get your ticket ‘endorsed’. […]
Issues / Society
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Ab Dilli Door Nahin!
Delhi does India proud. It boasts wide open roads, endless flyovers, a metro network covering nearly the entire city, and of course the envious, green and beautifully laid […]
Issues / Politics / Society
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Wish to donate money, but not sure if it will reach the right person?
Soon, this will change, thanks to Nandan Nilekani. Let’s say you want to reach Rs.500 to someone living in a village somewhere. Can you? Yes, there are several […]
Environment / Issues
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We love honking, don’t we?
When we sms Happy New Year to our friends on Jan 1, 2011, we’ll have over 100 million vehicles on our roads. Why is that bothering me? Because […]