There can be many reasons why people prefer Twenty20 over Test Matches, but the latter still stand as the classic version of the gentleman’s game, and the thrill it evokes and exudes cannot be matched with the more glamorous and compressed version. The white clothing still rules. As we saw in the match at Chennai […]
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Nizam’s, more than anything else, exudes history and class just thru its name. It is one of those quintessential joints that would drive you to itself just because of its compelling demeanor. However, going to Nizam’s is definitely more than that. In true sense, it is the kebab rolls of Nizam’s that set your tongue […]
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I remember going to the Big Chill four years back when it was located in East of Kailash in the south of Delhi. I had gone there with my friend, after one of my friends had strongly recommended it. I found the Big Chill as a quintessential Italian restaurant. At that time, I was a […]
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The good news first: Tata Motors has finally and officially bought legendary cars Land Rover and Jaguar from Ford Motors. It is certainly a moment of pride for every Indian, and there’s not even a speck of doubt about that. The Tatas are surely buying big time overseas. After the Tetley and Corus deal, this […]
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There are times when you are sitting idle and thinking of how complicated or simple this life is. I bet that most of the thinkers must be thinking of former as simplicity does not require thinking. On Saturday, I had a holiday because of holi, and with nothing much to do I almost lazed thru […]
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We Own the Night, in parts, reminds you of the Godfather genre, but it lacks the kind of punch, class and aura latter had. And of course there is no Marlon Brando here! The central character of the film is Bobby (Jaques Phoenix of Gladiator fame) who is brother of police cop Joesph (Mark Wahlberg […]
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For those that don’t know him, Major General Peter Cosgrove is an ‘Australian treasure!’
General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently. You’ll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this! This is one of […]
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Following is an ode dedicated to Achilles!
The sight that shattered the gods, kept the Trojans aside
Born of Thetis, with the blessing of Styx
The glorious who held sword and spear
Moved like a lion, deceived like the wind.
The sands and sky too soft to be pierced
The greatest never die; they attain immortality
Let the greatest of greatest come […]
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While the “single women” debate has been beaten to death, there is another issue (or non-issue) that has emerged in the recent times, and it exemplifies the entrance of progressive women into the men’s territory.
After spending a hectic day in the office, co-ordinating with temperamental clients and tough vendors, women want to relax – and […]
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I was quite late in catching up Vantage Point and I am glad that it was not off cinemas, thankfully so because it deserves at least a two-week run. I went to watch Vantage Point because of two major reasons: a) it was recommended by my sister who had watched it last week b) because […]
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