This blog is our space to write about our thoughts, views and notes about our travels. Osho owned 90 Rolls Royces while being a Sanyasi …. The so-felt contradiction is very fascinating and hence the name !
Today while browsing FB, I saw this post from my friend Neeti. Its a letter from Malvika Lamba, an army wife and it brings out the stark difference between the world of a soldier and that of a politician. It reminded me of something that happened earlier. A couple of weeks back, an important minister … Read more
Happy National Voters’ Day. Today, I was remembering the man who reminded the entire nation that we have a Election Commission of India with a Chief Election Commissioner …. Mr. T. N. Seshan. A maverick who changed the Indian Election scene forever. Some people are truly rare and Mr. Seshan is definitely rare. The Model … Read more
I started this blog on Jan 3rd but couldn’t complete it because I wanted some more instances to prove the pattern of the hunt. Also in India and the world at large, its always better to wait for a few days to go by after an incident/event/uprising happens and you form an opinion. Nothing is … Read more
Just heard that the poster boy for corruption, Lalu Yadav has been convicted in the 20 year old fodder scam. A sigh of relief ! In the past two days, other wannabe and almost-there stars of corruption got a clean chit in their respective cases so today was worrying. It was much like getting the … Read more
It was heart breaking to see Rajdeep having to show PM Modi waving to the city country with a “V” for victory. Sharing Rajdeep’s pain is Javed Ansari whose heart has slipped to his knees and his strident voice has been reduced to a croak. I am praying for their good health… because I want … Read more
I never thought I would agree with anything that Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar said or did, but he surprised me by speaking the truth for a change. When asked about the BOT-Twit’s selection-disguised-as-election to the top post in the CONparty, Mr. Aiyar sneered – “When Shah Jahan came in the place of Jahangir did any … Read more
I have always been fascinated with the Jataka, Panchatantra and Hitopadesha tales as well as the Aesop’s fables. Blame Uncle Pai and his Amar Chitra Katha comics but those stories were a part of my growing up years and have influenced my thinking tremendously. I was remembering one of those stories today – it’s differently … Read more
Thalaivar Rajinikanth’s 2007 movie, Sivaji had a simple plot – It revolves around a software systems architect Sivaji, who returns home to India after a stint in the US. On his return, he dreams of doing good and giving back to society with free medical treatment and education. However his plans face a roadblock in the form … Read more
This is the view right now (around10.15 am) from our 12th floor home – And it’s getting worse :(. The air was thick when Mom, Krishnan and I went for a walk around 7.30 am. There are no crackers being burst, and no Diwali around the corner but still the smog descends. What is being … Read more
Whoever was the speech writer for John F Kennedy, did a good job of pulling this quote of his together – Every crisis comes with an opportunity and the Chennai floods of 2015 came with an opportunity and this year’s ongoing rains also present an opportunity. The Chennai floods of 2015 caused untold misery – … Read more