A Tale of Two Democracies

Posted on 11 November 2008

It has been fashionable around the world to whip America for almost every ill in the universe. Under George Bush, “The ugly American” got tarred with more ungliness. The recent Presidential election has forced a lot of people to look at America from another vantage point.

Is This Decade India’s Best Cricketing Era?

Posted on 10 November 2008

India thrashed Australia 2-0 at home. To beat Australia in Australia is like a dream come true, but to beat Australia at home is no less than a dream.

L K Advani’s “Change” in India’s next General Election

Posted on 08 November 2008

Barak Obama campaigned and won on the plank of “Change”. Now someone in India is chanting the mantra of “Change”. Guess who? It is Mr. L K Advani.

Has America really created history?

Posted on 07 November 2008

By merely voting someone into power does not mean a creation of history. One needs to wait before the President Elect Obama delivers the change he has promised.

Of Narayana Murthy, Obama and Capitalism

Posted on 05 November 2008

Today is an extraordinary day. The US has voted for compassionate capitalism over laissez faire capitalism. Besides, this election has shown that meritocracy matters most

America elects a Black Man for The White House, creates history

Posted on 05 November 2008

Barrack Obama has been elected the President of United States of America. The healing touch, education has just begun

Obama-You Better Deliver !

Posted on 03 November 2008

In spite of Obama’s stance against outsourcing jobs, why would it still make sense for Indians to plump for Obama? Because, a strong America which can reclaim the respect of the world is in the interest of India.

US Elections- An Indian perspective

Posted on 31 October 2008

There is no doubt that the next US President will have a different approach to Indo-US relations. Some of the major issues concerning India are IT outsourcing to India, H1B visas, farm subsidies and climate control

Who Pulled the Trigger?

Posted on 29 October 2008

In the cacophony of ugly sound bytes from various quarters, it is lost on the world that the life of a 23 year old has been snatched away. The media and the public at large do not consider this as anything more than getting rid of a menacing mosquito.

Team India Special wishes you a Very Happy and Prosperous Diwali

Posted on 27 October 2008

India Special wishes its family of readers, writers and everyone alike a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali. We thank you very much for the patronage shown to us over the last four months of our existence. We sincerely hope that this year brings enormous joy and happiness to you, your family and friends. May you prosper in everything you do.

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Business

Are multibillion dollar bailouts justified ?

Posted on 02 November 2008

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There are not many protests for the bailout packages dished out by governments all around the world to aid banks and other financial institutions that are on the verge of bankruptcy. Are these bailouts justified ?

Entertainment

Find Out Why Indian Music Composers Hate YouTube – Part 2

Posted on 16 November 2008

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The fundamental success of YouTube lies in the fact that it democratized creativity. Anyone with a handy cam/movie camera can produce and broadcast his/her creative production and reach so many audiences with minimal cost and time.

Gyaan

Planning to do MS or MTech? Here are some options

Posted on 18 November 2008

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Short term solutions for a career growth is to change employers, gain certifications and do distance education programs. Long term solutions include higher education. Know more…

Issues

What else do you need ?

Posted on 06 November 2008

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A recent article in IBN Live exposed the conversation between Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and her accomplice which is clear enough to the whole world that it was she who planned the attack.

Letters

Give the new party some breathing space

Posted on 23 October 2008

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Of late your comments on upcoming elections have started to sound like eating your own words. When Chiranjeevi started out, you seemed quite poised and refrained from making any comments. Read more…

Sports

World’s greatest spinner – Big Anil

Posted on 06 November 2008

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2nd November 2008 in the 3rd test match at Feroz Shah Kotla cricket stadium at New Delhi Kumble announced his retirement. As I watched him wave to the crowd and Dhoni carry him around the stadium my eyes welled up. I have always loved Kumble and secretly nourished a crush on him too. He was royalty in its humility.

Tech

HP Releases its TouchSmart Desktop in India for Rs.87990

Posted on 11 November 2008

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While these HP machines are great for daily home users, the techies will have a lot of fumbling to do. There is not much in it for them at such a high price except for the looks.

Polls

Who will be the next Indian cricketer to retire ?

  • Rahul Dravid (50%, 7 Votes)
  • VVS Laxman (29%, 4 Votes)
  • Sachin Tendulkar (21%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 14

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