Did you know that the English language has no words that rhyme with month, orange, silver and purple? Were you aware that hungry and angry are the only words that end w...
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Did the government bungle the privatization of Air India? With not a single individual or entity interested in acquiring the airline it’s hard to conclude otherwise. ...
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Only the British could think of this! A three-part prime time serial on the attempted murder of the homosexual lover of a leading British politician. And it’s not fic...
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After recent developments in Karnataka are we in a better position to assess when the national elections might be? Does the Karnataka experience offer a few clear hints...
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This weekend I would hate to be Vajubhai Vala, the Governor of Karnataka. Not only did he make a willful and terrible mistake by swearing-in B. S. Yeddyurappa as Chief ...
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The voting in Karnataka is over and we’re now awaiting the results day after tomorrow. If the polls are correct neither Congress nor BJP will get a majority though th...
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I’m writing to applaud Salman Khurshid. Even though his comment has angered several members of his party whilst leaving many of us stunned and despite the fact his ex...
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I intend to avoid the impeachment controversy and instead focus on what is arguably the most important issue of substance raised by the four senior most puisne judges o...
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I once learnt a lesson in Dubai that I won’t forget in a hurry.  Of itself that isn’t very surprising.  I am always learning things.  I need to.  But on this oc...
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Yes is a simple three letter word and one of the most frequently used but there are times when it literally sticks in the throat. Paradoxically this often happens when ...
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