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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

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“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

Famous/Iconic Photos »

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

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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

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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

Personal »

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

Fake Photographs, Famous/Iconic Photos »

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

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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

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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