Immortals of Meluha : My Opinion

“Damn it.. Y haven’t I read this book till today” was my reaction when I finished a fourth of “Immortals of Meluha” the first part of Shiva Trilogy. Off late, I became an ardent reader and admirer of Fiction combined with reality, right from I got my hands on Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code”. While Brown tries to make the readers work hard to imagine what is in his book,  Amish Tripati excelled in the art of letting the readers’ imagination...

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Indian Cricket and the Mess it is in…

The other day, when Irfan Pathan stood against media to emulate that there are no conflicts within the team, particularly between Dhoni and Sehwag, it is clear that his fumbling prove that there is something going on in the team. Who is to blame for, what is to be cleared form a latter part of the story. It is important atleast to keep the players clear off the disputes between seniors and focus on the game instead – unfortunately, which is not...

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Team Anna lost its battle : Yes ? No ? Why ? How ?

When Anna Hazare revolted against the ruling congress party way back last year, the country expected a big revolution, drastic change in politics and dethroning the corrupt government as fast as they can. But, with the proceedings of the Lokpal bill, cases pending in courts, team Anna dropping their sail, things haven’t actually changed as expected. Let alone bringing the change, but the survival of the movement itself is at stake. Reasons – many.....

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Homosexuality in India : What’s your stand ?

The issue of homosexuality has taken the hot seat in India with the growing conflicts between the Court and the Parliament (Congress as a matter of Fact). Its been an year since the Supreme court decriminalized the acts of sex between two persons of same sex with their full consent and in private. But, the government, today opposed the verdict, stating that there are still a majority of people who consider homosexuality is immoral in our society....

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Israel–Iran : Possible ways of waging a war.. !!

With the unrest growing between both the nations, war seems to be inevitable in the near future. at least the present scenario indicates so. Lets see how many ways Israel and Iran can wage a war among themselves and what may be the consequences of such methods. 1. War through Lebanon, Syria. Iran, sensing that its Syrian supply line to Hezbollah could disappear at any moment, decides to pre-emptively activate its co-religious Shiite militia...

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Maldives: Operation Sandhya, Coupe d’etat

  The second one in the series of Maldives’ revolution focuses on its preceding coups and how these led foundation for a 30 year unfazed presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Named Operation Sandhya by Indian armed forces, the 1988 rebellion by a group of rebels led by Abdullah Luthafi and other activists of People’s liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) is aimed at overthrowing the then Government in the Island Nation, but was unsuccessful,...

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Maldives: Island Nation rattled by revolution and democracy..

With the rise of revolution again in Maldives and the coup trying to dethrone the president and form an alternate government, Maldives gathered attention from all parts of the world. Prior to knowing about what is happening there in the present time, it is also important to understand how Maldives has grown into what it is now, and how the country headed to be one of the smallest democratic nations in the world. Maldives, a collection of 1200...

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India–Iran Oil Trade: will the US stall Nuke Co-operation ?

The bilateral hearing of India – US nuclear ties regarding the nuclear cooperation and other economic sanctions from the United States came to a near halt when the Indian counterpart insisted on not backing off from oil trade with Iran in the presence of US Indian Ambassador, Nancy Powell. The reactions of US senators is expected and it is harsh, given the growing closeness between Washington and New Delhi in the recent past in areas of power,...

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India - Iran Rupee Trading : Mechanism and Benefits

As a follow – up for the Yesterday’s post about Oil trading between India and Iran, I would like to specify rupee trading system and the developments taking place in this regard and how will this benefit our country. As a recent development proposes, India and Iran governments successfully worked out Rupee trading mechanism for payment of India’s oil imports from Iran, rather than using the US Dollar and this development comes into practice...

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Dhoni’s 112m six in CB series Match 4 Vs. Australia

  img alt="" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('125522c0-3b51-4b81-aacc-92c2c790dd72'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "";" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3K5_koXfTKTE1eb37trQZN14qwpe_ycqJndlM8pZ7tXKHuyzRKmmcnDyLrxrXjyX8QedIlBpaTdQGczs1fWguHWhfBYTyZ_WDE1wdvVdYy397FLdhkwGNWq_URWUqfsCvANcYZG7sXfR/?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none">Dhoni’s 112m six that won the match...

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India’s Oil Trade with Iran : Necessary and Compulsive ?

With the growing Oil dependence of India on Iran, the United States stands against this trading as the country is planning for economic sanctions against India. Why the United States opposes the move, what effect does this trade have on US – India’s bilateral ties and what if India decides to stop its oil trading are the questions in discussion. Indian industries are fuelled only by the imported oil in most of the regions even though the...

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One of the beautiful songs in Telugu movies till date -- Sirivennela gaaru rocks

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Stars’ War in AP Politics: Chiranjeevi Vs. Balakrishna

From the past two decades, the TFI, telugu film industry knows only two super stars – Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna. When they ruled the roost in Telugu cinema, K Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna were like wary stags circling each other. Off the record, they led caste based rivalries, Chiranjeevi being the Kapu’s Icon and Balakrishna, the Kamma elite. Backgrounds of both of them are different, Chiranjeevi rising from nowhere and Balakrishna,...

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Obama’s Outsourcing Policy–Effect on Indian Companies

With the elections coming up and Obama announcing new outsourcing policy, It is important to understand what toll does it take on Indian Companies. Most of the American companies are against the policy in the sense that the new policy increases their operating costs, whereas the Indian companies are in a dilemma about what to do. The objective of this article is to understand the position of American and Indian companies who outsource...

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IPL Auction Vs. NBA Drafting–An Insight

With another season of IPL nearby, lets take a look on the auction procedures of these two games and what good does these procedures do to their respective formats of the game. First, lets start with the IPL, the Indian Premier League which is being the center of debate every year whether it contributes to the game or does it kill the real essence of the game – CRICKET. IPL Auction: Well – as we all know, IPL auction procedure...

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The Dark Knight Rises - - Legend Ends

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IAS Officers–Are they independent ?

A. Srilakshmi, B.P. Acharya – the two IAS officers who were hailed for their intellect, for their excellence and for their clean record now count the bars in the jail for one reason. Obeying the orders of their ministers and signing the papers according to the politician’s wishes. The case of Y.S. Jagan mohan reddy amassing a huge fortune and wealth almost equal to a state budget (1,00,000 crore expected) surfaced after the death of his father,...

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Rural India–Does it really need Education ?

Well.. being jobless now a days is helping me to spend more time here I guess. Lol. Anyway, let me tell you about what went through my mind today. I go to this place, a bus stop on the outskirts of my town to smoke. I go there once or twice a day. So, it is a stop for all the private buses that come from and go to nearby villages. Most of the villagers, whose main occupation is irrigation and petty businesses frequent that place for transportation....

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All Hail ‘Team India’–The team that finally won..

Raina and Jadeja Thrilled after a wicket Finally.., after almost a couple of months, Indian fans tasted a victory. The Indian team gifted us a victory in rather a sheepish manner. As it is said, ‘One win is all it takes.. !!”, will this win silent the debate about Dhoni’s Captaincy.. ?? I guess so. I also guess not. Well.. Before you make an opinion, let me mind you that I am not bashing the team now. I am ardent fan of team India, it...

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Let the ‘Taj’ Collapse.. !!!

In the wake of the reports that say Taj doesn’t last for more than five years.., I wish the Taj collapses before that. Yes.. I may sound weird and attract bricks and bats from you people.. but I wish the Taj Collapses. Well.. the Taj has been the symbol of love, pride of the nation for so long that even I feel the monument is tired of keeping us, Indians on the top, when we do not actually deserve it. The alarm was raised long back and the...

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Egypt Soccer Riot–Who to blame for ???

    The riot that killed over 70 people and injured almost 1000 spectators is the hot sport topic of the world. Well.. I don’t want to give you a news about this event as all the news agencies have already covered it, but would like to see where sport is taking us and what command it has on an individual’s perception towards other team fans. The fans of local Al-Masry team chasing the visiting Al-ahly team fans with knives...

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Why I'm Obsessed with sleep --

Well.. I slept all the day and now still i feel sleepy. This has been going from last 1 month. Usually, i don't sleep much when i have to go out or work somewhere. But, whenever there is something important coming up in the near future, like an exam or an interview, my brain automatically forces me to sleep.        And yeah.. mind you.. this is not the 8 hour sleep that we usually do. But this is 18 hour sleep a day. Given...

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Things My Dad taught Me.. !!!!

The Measurement of my finger from the tip to the first joint is 1 inch... depth for planting peas.  The measurement to the second joint is 2 inches... depth for corn. Return borrowed things in better shape than when you borrowed them. There are two types of trouble -- One is the trouble you knowingly walk into, the other is the trouble that just happens. It's important to know the difference.  Walk Softly, but carry a big stick. If...

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122 2G licences Cancelled -- Who is the winner here ??

Flash News -- Supreme Court cancels 122 2G licenses.  Though Many hail this as a victory of government on corrupted practices, the reality is far different i fear. As the law says, the licences are cancelled and Chidambaram got a breather with the case being referred to trial court. Pros: I dont see any. Cons: As all the licenses are cancelled, the government has to pay the deposits collected from those companies with a 11% interest,...

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Sparrrowwwwwwwwwwwwww.. !!!!!!

In the times when i walked to home frm school.. :) .. One day.. as am walkin, saw a bird.. a small bird.. a sparrow.. Twas flying here nd there.. but was around me all the time.. the sparrow as lukin so cute.. with many colors on its body.. (i knw its not a sparrow.. but am used to calling every small bird a sparrow.. ;) i Can seee red, blue and green on its feathers.. luks like it has beeen searching 4 its mother from ages.. the day was so windy,...

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Some onez got a wand ???

If anyone has a magic wand that will solve all the problems in life, I'm interested in looking at it or buying it from you. Would be interested in seeing the wand's past accomplishments and achievements to verify that it actually does what its supposed to. May request a demonstration. Prefer a fast acting wand, one of the later models that come with the instant gratification package or enhancements. If it isn't the instant gratification type, preferably...

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