The religion of noise
Peeved with the constant noise blaring from the loudspeakers in the kanvaria vehicles passing through the highway close to my home, dug out this old post from August 2005. August…Continue Reading →
The absurdity of Ramdev
The manner in which Ramdev was evicted from his protest venue was indeed stupid. I expected better from the people…
The Topless Beauty and the Beasts
For obvious reasons this statue was quite popular with men (and also some women) at Surajkund Fair this year. Men…
Why I haven’t watched a single IPL match till date
I know I am in a minority, maybe even a namuna. I haven’t watched a single IPL match from the beginning to end and something inside me doesn’t want me…Continue Reading →
How Arrogant Apple Lost a Potential Fan
That I am not an Apple fan, is because of Apple. Apple is itself responsible for not being able to…
Savita Bhabhi blocked again in India (also Typepad and Mobango)
The infamous Indian sister-in-law, after her initial brush with the Indian law in 2009 when the domain savitabhabhi.com was shown…
Why Blazeflash is a #fail Courier Service
It was Durga Puja (in Shillong it is puja and not pujo, even for the Bongs) and my two-year-old niece, Yana/Yashna, was all set to dress up as Lord Shiva…Continue Reading →
Toffees for change? Take this sandal instead
My wife, Varsha, gets peeved whenever the attendant at the cash counter offers toffees instead of change. She refuses to…
Why I hate the new Tata Sky Plus (Elevator) Ad
I stay on the 12th floor of a 14-storey apartment building. This morning I had to rush to work and…
When News is Sold
There is nothing new about the news of news being paid for. I first became aware of this practice as a mass communication student in the early 2000s. To me,…Continue Reading →
Against Terror. In all Forms
It’s November 26. Said to be the day we commemorate what is often called India’s 9/11. The date-month order may…
No videos! Because Blip.tv deleted my account
Blip.tv has deleted my account because I apparently violated their terms of service. I assume that it has something to…
