The Sixth Commandment in Practice
The Gandhi would’ve loved this race. The Toltecs, an agricultural tribe in ancient Mexico who migrated from northern Mexico to the vicinity of what is now Mexico City in the…Continue Reading →
Wrongfully Left In a Righteous World
Many Windows versions ago, I discovered that the mouse settings could also be modified for left handed users. Otherwise the…
Sniff Proof Bacchanalia
He liked his Thums Up. Always poured it in quantities to match our pegs and sipped to match our pace…
The Chicken Counter Vs. the Citizens' Media. Round II
The story so far The saga is still unfolding. The other party has unleashed another threat. A desperate effort to intimidate. The damages demanded this time is Rs. 175 crores.…Continue Reading →
Why Do Journos Blog?
The blogosphere is a strange place, infested with strange people following stranger occupations. The much maligned media-wallahs also fill in…
These Accountants Get a Lot of Leaves
Auto Rickshaw drivers in Delhi (and elsewhere) are believed to be a crooked lot. Loitering around in their (now eco-friendly)…
Blogs Don't Run your Ads Mr. Chaudhuri
I was under the impression that senseless suing (or the threat to) is an essentially American pastime. But like other things American we Indians are also acquiring this trait. A…Continue Reading →
Some Seismic Sense Sought
The earth quivers and hell descends on earth. We may blame the forces of nature for the devastation. But it…
Shaky Delhi
Early Saturday morning, the shift just started and we were planning for the weekend. Suddenly someone exclaimed, “EARTHQUAKE!” I couldn’t…
The Elusive Exclusive
Exclusive, I type the word and press Ctrl+Alt+W on my keyboard. WordWeb (a very handy software) presents me these meanings for the word: Noun: 1. A news report that is…Continue Reading →
Why Things Go Wrong
The guiding force of the universe has a great sense humor. It loves to have some fun at our expense.…
Cat Hair on My Favorite Chair
There is an animal inside every man, which occasionally reveals itself. Thankfully there’s isn’t a man inside every animal, therefore…
