Two years ago out of the blue our then Tourism Minister R.V. Deshpande told the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that his Ministry would look into various violations committed by ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation) and terminate the lease signed in 1973 with regard to Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. What were these violations? It seems one of…
While our Prime Minister is telling us his Mann Ki Baat…people are busy with Money Ki Baat. And why not, we love money. We have always loved money. And when it comes to money or benefit, the saying “means justify the end” is meaningless. We only care about the end. That is why we see…
The recent demonetisation has been confusing…we have assumed that war against currency is war against black money. Money or cash constantly changes colour from black to white. It is ok as long as it is circulating within the economy, but money truly becomes black and harmful when non-tax paid cash is hoarded and not circulated…
Six years ago I entered the chaotic Chennai Central Station to board the Shatabdi Express to Mysuru. Up ahead at the entrance to my bogie I saw people bending down to touch someone’s feet and many standing with reverence reserved for Godmen or politicians. I squeezed myself through the small mob and got into my…
Yesterday morning as I was walking up Chamundi Hill along the parapet, up ahead, I noticed another morning walker enthusiastically walking down with a spring in his step ON the parapet! I found it quite dangerous. What if he fell off to the side? Just as we were about to pass each other he stopped,…
Every time there is a border intrusion by Pakistani terrorists and our soldiers are shot dead, another manoos…more aptly, a proud Marathi manoos suddenly gets a shot of adrenalin for his political life. Angered over Uri attack on September 18, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) headed by Raj Thackeray has warned Pakistani artists to leave…
For a few months, I was entrapped by a mistress. She was omnipresent in my life to a point of suffocation. The only time I got a break from her was when I had to recharge her. Well, if this sounds like a riddle, it’s not. It’s just that I have been wearing a fitness-tracker….
The BJP wants to have a ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’ but isn’t a ‘Corruption-mukt Bharat’ more important? What is BJP doing about that? Case in point Robert Vadra. We all remember how when in 2012 news broke that Vadra’s Skylight Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., had acquired properties with interest-free loans from DLF and IAS Officer Ashok Khemka was…
Yesterday a news item in SOM caught my eye: “Day care centre for elder citizens inaugurated in city.” As I read the news, it felt like I was reading an advertisement for children’s summer camp. There was yoga, indoor games, picnics etc. This service by the State government is indeed very thoughtful and what’s even…
Just when I thought they had become flaccid and would not ‘put out’ another issue, India Today magazine released the findings of their yearly sex survey. While every year many of us look forward to this edition for its entertainment value, it also gives men performance anxiety as the survey reports the new wants of…
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