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In the meantime…
…a few of my favourite articles on books and reading Roger Ebert’s essay on his habit of hoarding books, which he may or may not read, but with which he’s loth to part in Books Do Furnish a Life Sonya … Continue reading
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Still here
>This space has not been abandoned. I’m currently reading a very new, slightly difficult book, so it’s slow-going. Besides, work has been killer and most of my unwinding happens via music and movies these days. But by next week this … Continue reading
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We begin the year on a high note…
>…by introducing the Modi Chalisa. I suppose stranger things have happened. Whatever.
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Kill that man! He’s a Reporter!
Have you noticed how often journalists are reviled and mocked? While discussing any major issue of the day, at least one person is sure to say in a sanctimonious tone, ‘These journalists! They always blow things out of proportion!’. I’ve … Continue reading
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What’s in a name?
A Chinese couple wants to name their son @. No, this is not a typo. They actually do want to name their son that. The Chinese pronunciation of @ is ‘ai-ta’ and it means ‘love him’. Given the meaning, I … Continue reading
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A Plea
To all those who write emails like the one below, hi how’re u? m gud as usual. So nice 2 here frm u. i ws jst waiting 4 ur mail my exams start in jan so wish me luck!!! I … Continue reading
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Abhi to Aish Karenge!
OK, OK…I admit it. I was very, very curious about the Abhi-Aish wedding. Gimme a break! I’m human. I wanted to know who’s on the guest list, and more importantly, who’s not. I wanted to know what the happy (presumably) … Continue reading
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Loving to Hate Aishwarya Rai
What is it about Aishwarya Rai that attracts so many brickbats? She’s incredibly beautiful, has got a great figure and can, when she puts in the effort, act well. I’ve thought about this (yeah, yeah..I’m jobless!) and have reached the … Continue reading
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