Posts Tagged ‘ India ’

The Great Indian Tamasha

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September 6, 2011
The Great Indian Tamasha

What a saga being unfolded in recent times! The messiah of aam admi, Anna, promises to weed corruption from the face of the country or is it? Newspapers and television channels are soaring high on their TRPs. Unknown netas are suddenly becoming the mouthpiece of common men. Not to mention the Babas and Babies...
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Delhi – Subha Swagatam

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September 28, 2010
Rashtrapati-Bhawan

There were some ruffled egos. Hurt sentiments. And huge scandals almost knocking to spill over in other words – a total washout, but sigh! The bride is here. The reception date is fixed. Guests have arrived. I think we should bury our small and big differences and the proverbial hatchet and place our best...
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I Paid A Bribe – Have you?

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August 31, 2010
I Paid A Bribe – Have you?

Bribed? Didn’t bribe? Powerless? Victimized? Angry? Now you have a place to vent your anguish, anger, opinions and simply your story. IPaidABribe.com is Janaagraha’s unique initiative to tackle corruption by harnessing the collective energy of citizens. You can report on the nature, number, pattern, types, location, frequency and values of actual corrupt acts on...
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Chotu – One common story of a common boy in India

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August 19, 2010
Chotu – One common story of a common boy in India

Hello Saheb ji and Madam ji, My name is Chotu. Ma says she used to call me babu when I was just a few months old. But my boss calls me Chotu. I work in a small stall. My boss owns a stall which is a few blocks away from Bhikaji Cama Place. It’s...
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Corruption begins at home

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August 17, 2010
Corruption begins at home

As  various disclosures pour in about common wealth games becoming individual wealth games  and the shadow of corruption taking over the spirit of the games, the nation fumes over the enormosity and blatant nature of corruption by the organising committee.  From the tea stall benches to tweets the anger is simmering but what is...
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Happy Independence day!

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August 15, 2010
Happy Independence day!

Team GingerChai wishes all Indians a happy Independence day. Road so far has been bumpy, we have faltered in steps but still managed to walk the distance. We have seen good, bad and ugly still sport the positive outlook. Lets cherish the spirit of independence and strive to make our country stronger and prosperous…...
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Perk up

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July 4, 2010
Perk up

“Papa brought something” chintu chanted excitedly. His wife peered inside the package eagerly- towel, stationary, crockery. “The same things ” she muttered making a face.” Shastriji had brought home his computer” “sometimes surprise checks happen…Can’t risk it” he replied ” What is the use of Government Service if you can’t manage this much” she...
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Good,Bad and Ugly – Crime and Punishment

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June 2, 2010
Good,Bad and Ugly – Crime and Punishment

The world is a jungle and out there in the wilds only the rules of survival work. The survival of the fittest. – The most primal instinct being the instinct to survive. Good thing – we are humans and possess a superior intellect to form a universal uniform code of conduct so as to survive...
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Mount Abu – Memorable Moments

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May 29, 2010
Mount Abu – Memorable Moments

Hi! I am back with the next JITC for you and though our jewel is a tiny one – all of 25 sq km compared to Delhi’s 1484sq km, it is quite strategically located. The hill station, at 1220 m altitude, in the Aravallis, the only one in Rajasthan is more of an oasis...
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Children of a lesser God

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April 20, 2010
Children of a lesser God

Do you remember playing a game in your childhood- a game called twenty questions or twenty clues, where you have to guess what or who it is with the said clues or facts. Well I also made up a small quiz or game with some question. But I only wished things were so simple to...
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