This is old news and precisely why I’m bringing it up. The fact that a news channel was ordered to shut down for a day is not something I can…
A letter to my unborn son
Dear son,I must admit that in writing this letter, I am beset by many doubts. For one thing, you do not yet exist. For another, if there was any hope…
The world today
India Today Terrorist 1: Dammit Ali I’ve told you a million times to watch where you point that thing. Terrorist 2: Huh? Dude, I’m right here. Terrorist 1: Wait. If…
The 10 gym douchebags
Human beings are fascinating creatures. For all our supposed differences and imagined divisions, if you see enough of the world, you realize that at the end of the day, we…
Thoughts on UFC 158
UFC 158 was really something. With all the trash talk between GSP and Diaz leading up to their fight, it seemed like the main event would be one of the…
Normal
The word “normal” is in many ways, impossible to define. Ask a child growing up in a war torn land what “normal” is and the answer will most probably be…
How to kill your own movement (Part 2)
A few days ago, I wrote a post criticizing Arvind Kejriwal’s actions. This was something fuelled primarily by anger. Since then, I’ve calmed down somewhat and can approach things a…
How to kill your own movement (Part 1)
There is no easy way to say this, so I’ll just say it. If you are a fan of the India Against Corruption movement (IAC), you won’t like what I’m…
Big brass ones
You all know the deal with Apple Maps right? The much touted feature of the iPhone 5 that was going to revolutionize the way we use our phones for navigation?…
Swimming with the sharks
You have probably heard by now that the publicly celebrated “Team Anna” has officially split. This means Arvind Kejriwal and Anna Hazare go their separate ways. The former will be forming a…
