AÂ leading News channel in India can be proud of one of its reporters whose name I know not but who loomed large. There were serious discussions on News channels by one and all on the chances of victory of this group or that alliances; but when people on the screen are too serious or too …
Month: May 2009
Business Outsourcing!
Dignity of Labor
Dignity of labor, though an imported “cultureâ€, is taking roots in India. Gone are the days when certain jobs were looked down upon and the ones who took up such jobs were supposed to be dull heads. Government jobs commanded great respect in those days, especially in the marriage market, mainly because there was security …
Nature’s mercy
It was a Sunday morning, Bright and sunny. I was at liberty to go anywhere or Sit and hope doing those sundry works. But off I moved, letting My legs to do the rest. Summer was at its peak and You can guess how hot it was. There were no shades en route Except the …
Our ancestors
Children, behold the Chimpanzee: He sits on the ancestral tree From which we sprang in ages gone. I’m glad we sprang: had we held on, We might, for aught that I can say, Be horrid Chimpanzees to-day. By Oliver Herford It was a bold decision indeed. Had we not jumped from those trees it would …
Fasting: Indian style
Smoking
Save the religion please
When we think of religion what comes to our mind is divinity, love, non-violence, honesty etc. If a person is religious it ought to mean that he is making an attempt to rise above pettiness or hatred and anger. Daily visits to the places of worship should enable a person to shed his ego or …
Beware of unsocial elements
In 10 days from now the suspense will be over in India but not so, if it is going to be a hung parliament. Right now all of them are optimistic about the victory of their alliances which include the congress-led UPA, the BJP led NDA and third front led by none or all (it …
It is cricket, cricket all the way.
Some people in India complain that cricket gets more publicity and encouragement than any other sports and games. Be it Olympics or Asian games or international hockey or football matches India makes its humble presence and returns home empty handed. But Cricket is a different ball game as far as India is concerned. There may …