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
Author: Sameer Iyer
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
Well done, India
The first one-dayer between India and Sri Lanka in Dambulla turned out to be an insipid affair. Never once did India look lost in their run chase and barring Tendulkar, every batsman made a contribution in India's success. Sri Lanka's middle order problems continued; and they failed to capitalize the good start they got. The … Continue reading Well done, India
Shantaram
I am reading the book 'Shantaram' authored by Gregory David Roberts. Roberts bust a high-security prison in Australia and took refuge in India. Most of the book - at least upto where I have read - is about his adventures in India. In an amazing true tale, he describes how he sold drugs to foriegn tourists, … Continue reading Shantaram
Welcome 2009
The New Year has arrived! I can smell the crisp fragrance of hope, bliss and belief in the air. Let 2009 fulfill all the hopes, share the joy and give people strength to keep their resolutions.
The sound of thought 