I am a pro immigration person and understand what people go through… but I have objection on some facts mentioned here… in this article Immigration crackdown brings 123 migrants to Sheridan, outrage from Oregon Democrats //Of the 123 people now… Read More ›
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Finale to Farewell
The finale was almost half the event…. Last few days found us traveling and meeting more friends and family and attending the marriage of my cousin….. for me it’s been the four F words Family, Friends, Fun and Food followed by one… Read More ›
The Ambassador – From My India Trip
There is a 1829 book by Xavier de Maistre called ‘Journey round my room’…. it’s about a young officer who gets locked in his room and travels around the room using his imagination rather lavishly and in the process becomes… Read More ›
The Morning Walk – Excerpt from My India Trip
As the sun gets ready for it’s shift; a moon retiring by collating the images of moonlight marches and moon lit secrets… As the neon lights converse with the moonlight we take walk…. People going to temples for their routine… Read More ›
Time Out Time Again – Is it my economics illiteracy or that of my Government
My economics is extremely poor and that is what I said when I wrote a post saying we should support the demonetization effort if it will reduce the black money. But I also saw the economic stalwarts in my friend… Read More ›
Patriotism, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story
‘Patriotism’ is an emotional attachment someone has (or develops) to a nation which they consider their own. On the other hand ‘Nationalism’ is the existence of a group identity that aims to separate or differentiate a group based on culture… Read More ›
It is not just about Modi; It is about Hindu Nationalism; It is about how I see this world
People often ask me why I oppose Narendra Modi. And I often give my reasons and they come back with things like, think about the good, think about the growth he plans for the country, Look at the shining image India has… Read More ›
A Muslim Teacher in a Muslim Country taught me Mahabharata and Ramayana
I have often felt that my school life was fun, with friends, pranks and laughter. But education was quite different; Cramming up on things I never understood. I was never an utterly bad student except probably in my first grade when… Read More ›
How can AAP win? Clearing the political disbelief
All major parties in India roll their eyes in political disbelief because it should not have happened. A very new party with no political legacy, doctrine or specific religious support, how can they win. When they won election last time… Read More ›
AIB Knockout – Comedy or Vulgarity
The AIB Knockout show has been in a lot of controversies. I saw the recording of it on YouTube. Did I like it? No I did not enjoy it. I felt they were using vulgarity for the sake of it and forgetting… Read More ›