While flipping through the boring TV channels last Saturday, I stumbled upon DD Bharati, perhaps one of the least-visited channels on the cable. It was a short interval between two programs and a gathering of some well known faces were singing a compilation, “Bharat Anokha Raag Hai”, reminiscent of the once so popular “Mile Sur … Continue reading Bharat Anokha Raag Hai
Author: Sameer Iyer
Shame, shame, Indian Democracy
That we practice an incorrect comprehension of democracy in India is underlined by our politicians and the bureaucracy time and again. Almost a year since the 26/11 incident, Ajmal Kasab is still alive and our democratic system upholds his rights as a prisoner and treats him as any other. Nobody even thinks that he is … Continue reading Shame, shame, Indian Democracy
Good win for India
To achieve a comprehensive victory over Australia is a dream of every other cricket team in the world; and India did just that in today's ODI in Nagpur. With this win, the series is level at 1-1. The highlights of India's performance was a stylish hundred by captain MS Dhoni and the excellent support he … Continue reading Good win for India
The Vodeyars and Hyder Ali & Tipu Sultan
Our family holiday earlier this week led us to Mysore; and it goes without saying that the majestic Mysore Palace was obviously on the list. The splendor of this palace is breathtaking, with the grand Ambavilasa as the central attraction. This massive hall has huge and colorful columns, stained glass in the ceiling, huge chandeliers, … Continue reading The Vodeyars and Hyder Ali & Tipu Sultan
Bengaluru half-day tour
After lot of confusion on whether we would go on vacation or not, we made up our mind at the very last moment and the fact the train reservations got confirmed a few hours before the departure also helped the matters. So off we went to our 5 day tour of Bengaluru, Mysore, Ooty and … Continue reading Bengaluru half-day tour
Peace of mind
A peaceful mind can do wonders. It can boost your performance at work, concentration in studies, achievement in sports and vigor in act. While the benefits are known well, it is often very difficult to reach the state of peace of mind. There are factors which impact the peace of mind, some of which could … Continue reading Peace of mind
Shameless Sanjay Dutt
Indian politicians are a shameless clan, is a well-known fact. Just to confirm how quickly you can turn into one of such cult clan-members, Sanjay Dutt, the new brazen star on the Indian political skies, claimed in a public rally that he was mercilessly beaten by the police while he was in Jail under TADA, … Continue reading Shameless Sanjay Dutt
Ajmal Kasab and the mockery of our democracy
When I heard during the day today that Ajmal Kasab, the lone arrested terrorist from the 26/11 attack has requested for a Pakistani lawyer to defend his case, I could not suppress a laughter and thought, boy! This man has some nerve. But soon, my laughter turned into horror when I read that the court … Continue reading Ajmal Kasab and the mockery of our democracy
The sound of thought 