Last week the Government of India passed its ambitious Food Security Bill (FSB) in the lower house of the Parliament. Under the bill, the government aims to cover 67% (around 85 crore) of its population by providing 5 kg rice, wheat […]
I just can’t get over a year when Sachin celebrated his birthday in the most astonishing fashion, his performances transcending the boundaries that limit mere mortals. Yes, the summer of 98 it was. That was when he made us all […]
It seems Rape and sexual assaults have become a hobby in India. After several distressing cases of atrocities against women, the latest to hit the headlines is that of self-styled Godman Asaram Bapu. A 16 year old girl, who studies […]
Tring tring… The phone kept ringing. Mohan sir, my math teacher, frowned and put his hand in his pocket to disconnect the call. After a minute, the phone rang again. Somebody from the front benches giggled. Mohan sir walked out […]
India by no means have been a high flier at the Olympic arena. Barring its glory days in the Hockey fields between 1920-80, India tops the list of underachieving Olympic nations based on the medals they should have won according to population. With […]
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