Resident Indians
It has been my experience that every District collectorate is usually haunted by its own resident lunatic, somewhat like ancient mansions possessing their resident…
Delhi Belly: The Corporatisation Of Indian Politics
Poll strategies today resemble corporate marketing strategies: there is the ‘product launch’ (announcing the candidate with much fan fare and public rallies); assessments of market shares (vote shares); brand ambassadors (mainly Bollywood celebrities inducted into various parties, though Mr. Modi is himself emerging as the most sought after ambassador of his party post PayTM and KVIC); discounts and cash-back incentives (freebies, farm loan waivers, smart phones and Amma canteens).
Delhi Belly: Stop Messing With Shimla’s Green Belt
It really is astonishing (but not surprising) that fifteen years after the 17 green belts in Shimla were notified as no-construction zones, their necessity…
Delhi Belly: Its Time To Compensate Citizens For Wrongful Arrests
The arrest and release on bail of Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) SP Tyagi last week after 18 days of imprisonment highlights a disturbing trend…
Has The Opposition Lost The Plot – And The 2019 Election ?
Fakirs may be closer to God but they do not make ideal Prime Ministers, in fact they pose a danger as leaders of nations. A man who has no stakes has no commitments for, as Bob Dylan said, “if you ain’t got nothing you got nothing to lose.”
The Mythology Of Srikhand Mahadev
At 18000 feet, the peak at Srikhand Mahadev is imposing in its savage grandeur and timeless beauty, shrouded in constantly drifting clouds, surrounded by…
Rebooting India – or – ‘Who Needs The Money, Honey ?’
When thieves, dacoits and traitors in the country become restless, shout, and try to create anarchy — the King is ruling well
The Delhi Smog – From Chandni Chowk To Chandni Choke
Delhi has been the most polluted capital city in the world for quite some time but no one was bothered in their focused worship of Mammon
Demonetisation: Plumbing The Depths Of Indian Politics
The most effected are the politicians – business – bureaucrat nexus. One is none the less surprised by the vehemence with which they are opposing, and trying to sabotage, the path breaking measure.
DELHI BELLY : SIGN LANGUAGE
In today’s world which puts such a premium on communication we have millions of words and sound bytes thrown at us every day. I…