I was here…talking to a bunch of bright people and listening to some great ideas…
 

Could anything have been more exciting?!
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Start this weekend by reading Kanchan Gupta on pink chaddis, double standards and pub culture.  
Then read why Ram Kumar believes offence is the best form of defense.
…and end the day with some politically correct terms to stay out of trouble, courtesy GreatBong.
Bonus: Dear Mr Muthalik by RealityCheck
Excerpts from all the articles below, as always

…travelling around and at various times in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and New Delhi…
Most of the time will be in meetings (work-related); Remaining will be absorbed by talks/calls and meetings re. politics/ reforms/ upcoming elections…
It promises to be a hectic schedule but I am looking forward to it…
Pl. expect less frequent blog postings and delays in responding to emails.
The easiest way to get hold of me over the next few days would be via SMS to my India mobile +91 97663 62605. 
Feel free to call/ SMS…I always love to hear from readers and …

“Why bother with politics?”
I get asked this question often…and I cannot think of a more succinct response than the one penned by Sanjeev below. Continuing his series of posts…
*** Why bother with politics? by Sanjeev Sabhlok ***
Of the things we take for granted in our lives, politics must surely rank the highest.
Politics determines policy, and policy determines our lives.
It impacts whether our children will be around to look after us in our old age; whether we will be taken quickly to hospital after a hit-and-run road accident – indeed, whether …

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It is neither the horse nor the elephant
and never – ever – the tiger
It is the goat that is offered in sacrifice
Even the gods slain the weak
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Can readers please help me find the correct source/reference for this quote? It has been attributed to Chanakya on at least one site but it would be good to have other references and a confirmation.
Thanks.
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Clearing the dust off Macaulay’s “famous quote”
(an earlier) Quote of the week
and Quote of the Day
UPDATE:  The quote in Sanskrit:
|| अश्वं नैव गजं नैव
व्याघ्रं नैव च नैव च
अजापुत्रो बलिम …