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This is a mail I received from a young cousin of mine. Following that is my reply. Hi all Indians, Just decided to take few minutes of...

I once read somewhere that marriage is the most convincing argument against the Theory of Evolution. But jokes apart the most convincing...

The ugly head of Reservation and Quota has reared again. All across the country the debate rages about whether it is needed or not,...

The last fortnight has seen two seemingly unrelated events which shared newspaper headlines across the country. One was the shooing of...

Once every four years the world pauses in its stride to watch a ballet of maestros, where the music is a crescendo of screaming fans. It...

For long the Ten Commandments have been held the fountainhead of all laws. The premise that it was given by God made it Holy and...

At the end of this month, I will begin a new phase in my career – one as a consultant where I will work from home. The decision was long...

It is the eternal question and you will get as many answers as the number people you put it to. So here is mine. We are here to propagate...

Recently I came upon the story of a man from Australia. As a young man he joined the army school and trained as a plumber. He was posted...

This was a letter I sent to the Prasad’s Multiplex in reponse to their new ticket charges. — Dear Sir/Madam I was shocked today, when I...

There is a new breed of bravery in town – the one of the common variety. Till recently bravery was usually associated with soldiers and...

Cricket maybe the white man’s game, but today it belongs firmly in the subcontinent, and more precisely in India. The mania for the game...

The Vatican has announced that ‘Limbo’ no longer exists. For the uninitiated, here are some definitions: Limbo – The temporary status of...

Recently the top-honcho of the RSS went on record to say that every Hindu would only do his/her duty if they had at least three children....

When I was younger we had a cute little Pomeranian called Paru. She was a very loveable, and obedient dog. So much so that if you put the...

My move away from religion has, not surprisingly, evoked a major reconvert crusade among the people I love. It stems from a genuine worry...

Hockey may be India’s national sport according to the textbooks. But in real life it is cricket that captures the imagination of the...

In his inauguration speech President Kennedy said, “Let the word go forth from this time in place to friend and foe alike. The torch has...

Watching images of destruction in the wake of Katrina my belief about the lack of a “God” was further strengthened. Not because He let...

Dear Sir, I write to you with a humble request, which I hope you will treat seriously. During this month, your entourage has blocked...