Indian Railways’ poorly-managed trains and stations

I get so psyched every time I have to take a train journey. Although less middle class Indians seem to travel on a train these days, for people like me who still fall “below poverty line” (no jokes) train journeys are inevitable. It is a pretty long travel from Delhi to Bangalore (full 2 days). [...]

Anna, Gandhi and me – dialogue on corruption

Suddenly it seems am living in Gandhi time. Flags everywhere, chants of Vande Matram and people clad in white kurta pajamas. A revolution eh? Just cant see the Gandhi yet. Overnight Anna Hazare has become a media phenomenon. Thanks to Facebook, online petitions, sensation-hungry media and jingoistic opposition parties. Under the leadership of Hazare, India [...]

World cup victory brings out the unified India

What a win. Could we have asked for more? The Indian team after 28 years have got the World Cup home. Cricket fans setting off fireworks and partying on the streets have not yet stopped. The sense of euphoria and elation that has engulfed the entire nation seems rare. Rewards in the form of cash [...]

India wins 2011 World Cup

India defeated Sri Lanka today, April 2, to win the 2011 World Cup in Mumbai. Despite Shehwag and Sachin failing to fire up, Gambhir and skipper MS Dhoni added 109-run for the fourth wicket to lead the India run-chase of 275. Congrats India! You have made us all proud by winning this world cup after [...]

India beats Pakistan in World Cup semi final

India today has defeated Pakistan to enter the world cup final against Sri Lanka on Saturday. The firecrackers here hasnt stopped. It will be on the entire night. Celebrations all over India for what was one of the best world cup matches so far. Pakistan began well initially to India’s fighting total of 260 but [...]

India vs Pak semi final today..

Who is it going to be? India or Pakistan? One of the greatest matches of cricket history is going to be held today at the Indian city of Chandigarh, watched by hundreds of millions, and even by the two prime ministers in the stands. Here the country is already in frenzy, restaurants are booked, streets [...]

About 90,000 in India die due to tobacco related diseases per year

India is world’s second largest tobacco consuming nation. It has 34.6 per cent of adults as tobacco users. Students, professionals, taxi drivers, young and old – all take it. A recent survey identified the use of this bad habit by nearly 70% of college students in several Indian cities. In India, tobacco contributes to 56.4% [...]

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