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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

When a Government takes a decision which violently affects a particular

section of society so much so that there is a sharp reaction, it means that section of people have been invisible to the planners or decision-makers, right? Or is it that that section of people does not matter or does not constitute their vote-bank. Or is it a question of their priorities? Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Our takes on something are determined by the specific exposures we have had

the caste and class divisions we have found ourselves born into, our economic status. It is not determined by our genes. I am therefore very perturbed when people talk of criminal tribes, etc. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Sometimes it seems that Government is giving much bounty, and then you

realise there is a major catch in that bounty, as in while you are receiving the goodies, the rug is being pulled from under your feet, in that the economy is being squeezed to benefit a few health businesses. I guess the Obama health reforms and even in India the move to universalise health... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Life is a dream sometimes, a nightmare at other times, a journey at still

other times, and finishes with a grinding halt in the end. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

We could swear that we are poles apart from our father or mother or brother

and holding diametrically opposite views. And yet we will also swear by the love and affection we have for them. They may chastise us, scream at us and yet we will find solace in them. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Isn't it strange that yesterday's friends are sometimes today's

foes, and yesterday's foes are today's buddies. Is it that time changes things? Or what is it? Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Imagining a future conversation...

Together we laid a foundation for love Separately we fanned the flames until it became a raging fire that united us in a home of bliss Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 5, 2010

They think you are fit for some particular work and want your services

and tell you that they are offering to take your services in a very patronizing way. I itch to tell them you can seek others' services if you like and I won't mind. But I haven't got down to doing this yet with some such people. Would it be rude if I did it? I don't like to be rude, but I like to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

if i were a dictator, zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie zoom

Then I would marry and carry zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie zoom But I ain't a dictator zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie zoom So I cannot impose zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie zoom They say the form doesn't matter zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie zoom They say it's the what that matters zoobie zoobie zoobie zoobie... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Why does the sun keep on shining? Why does the sea rush to shore?

Don't they know it's the end of the world 'cos you don't love me any more? A la Nana Muscoorie! Sign in to see full entry.

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