Posts Tagged ‘governments’
What is the point of it all?
Following my post on how we should come to terms with the concept of collateral damage if we're ever to retaliate effectively against terrorism, I've noticed another trend that I wanted to write about. As I type this post out, there are solidarity marches being held in major Indian cities including my very own, with people gathering in huge [...]
The Ugly Face of Regional Politics
The resounding 320 run victory over Australia in Mohali has been overshadowed today by news channels focussing primarily on Raj Thackeray's arrest and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party's violent attacks on North Indians who were appearing for the railway examination a few days ago. The MNS seems to have taken upon itself the task of [...]
License to Parent
Just when you thought the License Raj which was a characteristic of post-Independence, pre-liberalization India was a thing of the past, Bangalore city seems to be engulfed in a flurry of license related issues. With new government regulations put into place that have banned live performances in places serving alcohol, smoking within enclosed [...]
Voter’s ID Mayhem
I am now the proud owner of two voter's ID cards, no less. Make that three, but I am in possession of only two. How and why this happened is what the rest of the post will tell you, with some additional irrelevant details, as usual. The first time I got my voter's ID was when I turned 18 and was gung-ho about getting the indelible ink put on my [...]
Another bright Idea
After the recent hangings of Saddam and his half-brother shocked the world, not so much for the fact that they were put to death, so much as the manner in which they went, thoughts started running in my head about how this entire exercise could be made more entertaining and more lucrative for the general public. This idea is one stone for killing [...]
