Tag Archives: India

Election madness!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by bluediamond

Only a fortnight to go. Then all the results will be out. And all the election craziness will stop. Its not that I do not like to vote, or does not support democracy and all that, but I just hate … Continue reading →

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Aftermath of the Oscars

Posted on February 23, 2009 by bluediamond

I thought it was going to be another Monday morning. I was just browsing through the various channels on TV to start with, and saw the 81st Annual Academy Awards function in Star Movies. It was the Oscars! And I … Continue reading →

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Gandhi and I…

Posted on January 30, 2009 by bluediamond

January 30. The day when the father of the nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was assassinated. I remember this day from the school. At the assembly, on this day, we would be reminded to follow the silent standing ceremony at around … Continue reading →

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The Diary of an American Housewife

Posted on January 13, 2009 by bluediamond

The streaks of the sun said good morning to me through the window. The kitchen was now brightly lit. It looked like one of those photos taken by the professionals. Everything was perfectly arranged in the cupboards. Except for the … Continue reading →

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Mamma…

Posted on December 17, 2008 by bluediamond

“I love you dear” “I love you too Mom…” And then they embraced together and cried. That was the end of the film. Amrita was crying in her seat. I blinked my eyes to ward off the tears. People had … Continue reading →

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Fragrance of the Earth – Mitti ki khusboo…

Posted on August 21, 2008 by bluediamond

At times, you do feel proud as Indian, when some new things happen. Not because you did something patriotic. Not because you were part of the Indian victory in any way, and neither because you ever pray for India in … Continue reading →

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Book Review – 3 mistakes of my life

Posted on June 27, 2008 by bluediamond

Just finished reading the “3 mistakes of my life” by Chetan Bhegat. I had read reviews of Ashwin and many others, and had not much hopes on it. But now I dont feel it as worse as his second book. … Continue reading →

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Film review – Chak De India – Oye! Chak de!

Posted on August 20, 2007 by bluediamond

It was a pleasant experience watching this film in the big screen of Six degrees theatre at Sathyam Cinemas, last weekend. Shahrukh Khan was rocking and dashing and smashing in this new role of a coach of Indian Women Hockey … Continue reading →

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