Archive for the 'Politics' Category

I know this person!

Over the past week, I read “Dreams from My Father” by Barack Obama our presidential candidate with much interest. It has been a while since I read that kind of a book. The one that makes you feel. One that makes you feel like there is sense in the chaos that is the political landscape. […]

Is the tamasha over?

The UPA Goverment wins the trust vote.
Not that I am a big follower of politics but some events catch my attention more than others. I have very little idea about what this means long term for India and the India - US ties. But what interested me was how my opinion of Manmohan Singh changed. […]

The Story of Stuff - Massive Fodder for Thought!

It is not always I get forwards that I bookmark to re-read later or spend more time on it. Today was one such day. A friend I hear from occasionally sent me a link to a teaser video. It looked a a topical glance like a cartoon. Wait. It even had a live girl talking […]

Working your connections

Often times I am in a situation when I have to start an email or a phone conversation with “Hey! It’s been long since we were in touch. I call/email today because I need to ask a favor…”
Each time I do it, I hesitate a lot. I wonder what the recipient feels receiving something like […]

Elections and responsibility

This piece by A N N A whom I heart made me think of elections of a different kind. Of a different time and place. I have seen my fair share of elections at the state level and ones that engulfed the whole country. Ones where propaganda meant blaring music and slogans being shouted on […]