Recommended weekend reading
On the demoralising effect of the Sixth Pay Commission on the Armed Forces: A General’s letter in anguish to the PM On the cheerleaders controversy: A Culture of Tolerance� On the developments in Nepal:...
Author: B Shantanu
Why a Namaste is “healthier” than a Handshake
A recent BBC report suggests that, “…some computer keyboards harbour more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat” “…Out of 33 keyboards swabbed, four were regarded as a potential health hazard and one harboured five...
I can’t get a job in Mumbai anymore
This is beyond being “funny” “…(Maharashtra) state Finance Minister Jayant Patil…announced in the state legislative assembly that 80 per cent jobs in companies that will now open units in Maharashtra must go to locals....
On Foreigners, NRIs and MPs
A few weeks ago, I had asked the question, Can NRIs become MPs in India? I now understand that not only NRIs but even foreigners can apparently become MPs provided they have the right...
Another fellow Indian in Forbes List
Unfortunately this is one list which does not stir any pride: Dawood 4th ‘most wanted’ criminal on Forbes list 🙁 Some believe naming and shaming the criminals and the countries that harbour them will help… Referring...
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