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Here I resume the “Famous Photographs” series. Today’s photograph is that of Michael O’Brien –who is regarded as the first ever streaker during a major sporting event. Streaking is commonplace … Read more
Update (on September 1, 2011): Personally, I do not favor complete removal of AFSPA. As the Army Chief mentioned some time ago, without this act it would be very difficult … Read more
“The true meaning of friendship” reads a text message (aka SMS) that landed in my mobile phone a couple of hours ago. In the name of “meaning” the message enlightened … Read more
This is one the first war photographs ever taken. The American Civil War took place between 1861 to 1865. Eleven southern slave states of America declared their secession from USA … Read more
Since several months the Indian media has been calling social activist Anna Hazare an incarnation of Mahatma Gandhi. Although I have been in support of Anna’s campaign against corruption in … Read more
According to the Time magazine, he is the second biggest scamster in history of the world, led only by, none other than, Richard Nixon (of Watergate fame). He is, very … Read more
It’s night time. And sleep is nowhere near me. I need a paracetamol for I am in pain. I had gone to bed but all I could do is to … Read more
Sometime ago, on Facebook, a friend had posted photograph of a gorgeous looking woman appearing in a newspaper clip. The accompanying caption claimed the photograph to be of Rani Lakshmibai … Read more
As I came to understand, the bird’s eye view on Slut Walk movement was not enough to clearly convey my thoughts to the readers. I have got number of comments … Read more
Before I begin; allow me to make a mention of three incidences: * Not long ago, a British superstore chain had banned a man from entering its store because he … Read more