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Lex Validus
I remember the exact moment where I gave up on the movie. It was after an utterly forgettable chase scene when the character played by Deepika Padukone, asks generic bad…
Because they can (Why are women in India being sexually harassed with horrifying frequency?)
I’ve been debating whether I should lend my voice to the sea of angry voices swelling up in light of the Bangalore mass molestation (yes, that’s a term now) case.…
The identity demon (What it REALLY takes to be healthy)
What does it take to really be healthy? More pointedly, what would it take to physically transform oneself? When I first wrote about Aamir Khan’s transformation, I ended the post…
Review: JBL Charge 2+
As much as I love being a tech junkie, there’s much to be said about taking a “wait and watch” approach when it comes to new gadgets. This is especially…
The 70/30 rule (Why fitness “routines” are a double edged sword)
“The only difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions.” Ellen Glasgow The preceding statement could be applied to almost any aspect of life. I especially like to…
The Juice Excuse (Was Aamir on steroids?)
Let’s get straight into it. After I shared my thoughts on Aamir Khan’s transformation, I had more than a few people asking me about the possibility of Aamir “being on…
Stand little puppets. Stand. #NationalAnthem
My first day of school in India was a memorable one. It was November 2nd, 1990. Like hundreds of kids that had to flee Kuwait during the first Gulf War,…
Chained dogs. Why the BJP’s order to shut NDTV down is inexcusable.
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…