Tag Archives: India

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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Perfect Nonsense

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Alok Sama

Bertie Wooster, if not actually disgruntled, is far from being gruntled. Gussie Fink-Nottle has summoned Bertie to Totleigh Towers, where he is currently studying the mating habits of newts in the full moon. Gussie’s engagement to the drippy Madeline Basset, who … Continue reading →

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Gold

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Alok Sama

What do Bollywood villain Ajit, star investor John Paulson and Welsh singer Shirley Bassey have in common? The connection, admittedly not obvious, is that all three have an unshakeable association with a four letter word – gold. For those of … Continue reading →

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