Electric China – Part II
Capitalism coated with some token Communism. Is China a shining example for India?
Electric China – Part I
Prabhudeva in Tianjin. Han bao. And a state channel which can teach Doordarshan a thing or two. Welcome to China!
Shuffling The Deck
Why is a lawyer a Finance Minister, a bailiff a Home Minister, and an economist a Forest Minister?
Not Just A Pretty Face
Manish Tewari – wordsmith, ulcer-buster, his master’s voice. We love you like we hate you.
In The Heat Of The Night
In the dead of night, a parallel TV industry has sprung up for those who wish to lead parallel lives.
Laundry News-Alert
Stain on turban – Manmohan sues RoyalClean.
In a startling development, Shri Anand Sharma, the Union Textiles Minister held a late night press conference where he confirmed that RoyalClean, the oldest dry-cleaning shop in Delhi, was being sued for an undisclosed amount in damages.
… Read moreFab Four & The Stunt Doubles
Even Arnab, Rajdeep, Sagarika and Barkha need a break from rabble-rousing! Enter – the weekend doubles.
The Year of The Election
2014 cometh. The golden year of ballot dreams. And public and media pardon.
Bad News, I’m Afraid
When was the last time you heard good news? And remembered it?
The Rat Eater
Extract from the author’s book, The Rat Eater, on a musahar and his family.blockquote
Teri Keh Ke Loonga!
Our “liberal”-hating internet trolls can learn a thing or two from Gangs of Wasseypur.
Es-chewing The Fat
Where have all the chunky monkeys on the telly gone?
For months now, I’ve been on the lookout for a fat news anchor. Without luck.
I have come across fat anchors, admittedly (most of them anchor food shows – it almost seems like a prerequisite).
… Read moreReshma Ki Jawani
The missed opportunity of being India’s Deep Throat.
Menschheit über Alles!
When mankind isn’t above all else.
Janpathville
Who said cherry-picking the Indian President was an easy task?
To Kill a Mocking Bug
Haarmaan Lee’s mystery thriller starring gangster bug NDM-1 and his moll, E Kohli.
Inspector Chaubey dislodged a dhania seed from his molar with the sharp-end of a matchstick. He narrowed his eyes and gave the suspect sitting across the interrogation table an almighty stare.
… Read moreRise of the Desi Superbug
A recent article on Indian superbug NDM-1 reminds you of early Naipaul’s biased, but riveting writing.
On May 8, 2012, Indian business newspaper Mint carried a two page article on NDM-1, syndicated from Bloomberg and reprinted untouched by Indian editors.
… Read moreThe Laughing Buddhu
The trials and tribulations of being an original wit.
A sense of humour is no laughing matter. This sounds too much of a well worn- out aphorism to have originated from my keyboard, I fear. But, damn it, must I Google every funny and clever little thing I come up with, just to make sure some smart Alec hasn’t thought of it before and exhausted all available plaudits for it?
… Read moreChota Baba Is Watching You
Stasi, Gestapo, Big Brother. Get with the Newspeak. There’s a new desi Ministry of Truth in town.
Agent Vinod
Three Vinods, always on TV, all agents. Which one would you want on your team?
