Hand of Cod….

The biggest threat to world peace since the world wars. France “cheating” in their second leg to beat Ireland, and qualify for the next World Cup. It was dramatic for the fact that the French captain Thierry Henry handled the ball and then tapped it onto to William Gallas who scored the goal, which knocked … Read more

A Foreign Affairs CM??

The “honourable” CM of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi‘s take on the LTTE strife in Sri Lanka, as reported by The Hindu. Is he planning to become the chief strategist for the LTTE??…. I find it ridiculous, that politicians in India involve themselves with issues abroad, especially when they have their hands full with issues of … Read more

A Religion called Cricket??…

It’s being often said here , “Cricket is a religion in India”, and that set me thinking. The just-concluded India-Australia One-Day International series could very well have been the summary of the “faith” of the religious Indian cricket fans. Well, the 1st One-Day International was a practice match for Indians. After all, how could we … Read more

Happy Government to you……

On the eve of the  26/11 attacks, Maharashtra gets a state governement. The Democratic Front government finally gets sworn in. Most notable being that RR Patil gets back the Home Ministry portfolio, which he has lost the last time around, for making a foot-in-mouth remark. I am wondering what he did to get it? Attend … Read more

A New Take on Life….

Life, as envisioned by Woody Allen, the famed Hollywood Actor cum Director cum Screenwriter cum Comedian cum Musician cum Playwright: In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people’s home feeling better every day. … Read more

Businessman of the Year 2009

My nominee for Businessman of the Year 2009-  Madhu Koda– the ex- Chief Minister of Jharkhand. The guy had deals worth Rs 4000 crores. Man… That’s a true businessman. Read more of his exploits here,  here, here… And on his arrest, his wife did the only good thing a wife would do for his release: … Read more

Riddle Me Ree….

Q: Why is the newest Operating System from Windows called Windows 7? A: Because 7 is considered lucky in many cultures and Microsoft needs all the luck in the world to make it “click and sell” 😀

Riddle Me Ree…

Q:  What is the difference between The Nobel Peace Prize and a Bournville chocolate bar? A: You need to earn a Bournville. In case, you didn’t get it—> Read this. 😀