Category Archives: india

The Ten Year Itch

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Alok Sama

September 15, 2014 marks the 60th anniversary of the filming of one of the most iconic images in cinematic history – a delightfully uninhibited Marilyn laughing as the updraft from a Manhattan subway vent billows her skirt skyward. Such is the … Continue reading →

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Student of the Year

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Alok Sama

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” Abraham Lincoln. Almost 30% of Indian Members of Parliament have criminal records. Many have been in jail, some are out on bail and … Continue reading →

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L’affaire Devyani

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Alok Sama

“Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.” Clint Eastwood’s classic line comes to mind as the storm surrounding the saga of Ms. Khobragade unfolds. The Indian reaction is evocative of the Ramayana; it is as if Sita herself had been … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 19, 2013 by Alok Sama

According to Hindu mythology Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, has ten incarnations, one of which is still to come. The Puranas foretell that this tenth and final avatar will appear on judgement day – the end of the age … Continue reading →

Posted in hinduism, india, raghuram rajan, rupee, Uncategorized | Tagged avatar, larry summers, rupee, tendulkar | 2 Comments