August 18, 2005
Death of a Hobra
The first thing I thought of when reading this front-page story in the Times of India today was, "Couldn't they have let the poor thing live somewhere in the country?" As I've said before, animal rights have a long way...Read this update
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July 05, 2005
Press Conference
If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I'm a sucker for anthropomorphic humor. That kind of stuff is easy to find in the New Yorker, and luckily the mag in online. I'm a little late posting...Read this update
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April 03, 2005
JP II
I don't think I was the only non-Catholic to shed a tear this morning when I heard the news that John Paul II had died. I definitely didn't agree with many of the stands that the Catholic church had taken...Read this update
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December 28, 2004
tsunamihelp.blogspot.com
My friend Rohit and some others have set up a blog to help consolidate information on the earthquake, tsunamis, and resulting relief efforts. Great great idea. I hope to put in a little time on the blog providing links to...Read this update
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November 05, 2004
The Lousy Week That Was
This was my reaction to the sad, sad re-election of W. (So, it's not spelled just so, but you get it, right?) By the way, this shot is from Bombay's Hanging Gardens, one of the few, grassy tranquil places...Read this update
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November 01, 2004
Hey Undecided Voter!
Come on...don't embarrass me over here. I know I'm preaching to the choir, but just thought I'd throw out this little nugget in case you missed it: "The Bushies' campaign pitch follows their usual backward logic: Because we have failed...Read this update
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October 19, 2004
India's "Robin Hood" Dead at 52
The huge news over here today is the demise of Veerappan, one of India's most-wanted bandits. His stock-in-trade was endangered animal byproducts and sandalwood. (Only in India would someone make a name for himself smuggling sandalwood--does anyone born after 1960...Read this update
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October 07, 2004
A New Strategy to Win the Swing States
Maybe Kerry or Bush could learn a few things from the Gandhis. Humility and pacifism, sure. (And wouldn't you pay money to see either of them in full lotus position?) But I'm just curious about how Rahul Gandhi, son of...Read this update
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September 25, 2004
What's News?
Hello. Mumbai really can be too much fun. We managed to find some clubs that the cops didn't shut down at 1:30. Needless to say, I have a raging headache this morning. But, I'm not too tired to read the...Read this update
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September 21, 2004
UN or Man U.?
Living in USA/Europe-cable-free zone can really change one's priorities concerning television. Do I watch the Man U.-Liverpool match or Dubya addressing the UN? As it's a case of my future safety, I end up watching W on the BBC. He...Read this update
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June 28, 2004
He's No Scab
Sorry, folks, but it's hard to live in DC and not be lil' bit political. So here's a move I applaud. Pretty smart if you think about it...I know I'd much rather have a bunch of mayors mad at me...Read this update
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