Obama and Clinton Can Do Better
23-01-2009
Nehginpao Kipgen
Barack Obama’s inaugural speech at the Capitol building on January 20 sends a clear and strong message to the ruled and rulers of the world alike - from Washington to Nay Pyi Taw, a reclusive city in Southeast Asia.
He said, “To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history...”
Obama’s background as ...... Read more
by Nehginpao Kipgen posted in Politics
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Changing India
19-01-2009
Yoginder K. Alagh | CHARWAK
There is palpable change in India. The new generation performs and demands better performance. It does well in sports and in the economy. The performance of India's political culture therefore, has to meet expectations. So too the administrative system.
Management of the Civil Services by the political leadership leaves much to be desired. Many suggestions have been made, like transparent processes of promotions and transfers, vertical ... ... Read more
by Yoginder K Alagh posted in General
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Media's Chosen Victims
19-01-2009
Coomi Kapoor | BLOG BYTES
TV personality Karan Thapar, known for his hard-hitting interviews, did a role-reversal at the end of the year. He asked one of the guests on his show, Arun Jaitley, to interview him. Jaitley was polite, but his questions were pointed. One of the queries, I thought, really hit home. Why was Thapar so harsh with Indian politicians and so deferential towards Pakistani personalities?
It is a ...... Read more
by Coomi Kapoor posted in General
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Slumdog is Deewar redux
19-01-2009
Harneet Singh | FULLY FILMI
It's a defining moment of Slumdog Millionaire. A six-year-old slum kid locked in a makeshift toilet jumps into a pile of shit just so he can run and get an autograph of his beloved Amitabhji. There he is, covered in a poop suit, standing next to the iconic superstar who signs on his dog-eared photograph.
I'm no award barometer but I have a gut feel this ... ... Read more
by Harneet Singh posted in Entertainment
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