Category Archives: India
Hindi Movies : must watch list for an Indophile non-desi
Many of us know that the only thing true about India is that no single element represents the whole of India – her wonders, complexities, contradictions and the diversity. And Indian Cinema certainly can not – only Hindi movies surely can not. Still, I believe that the stories we tell and the songs we sing [...]
Intrigued about the British Indian Soldier
Most of us grew up hearing the stories of valor of Indian soldiers who fought and gave their blood in the wars that India fought since its indepnedance. I have myself cried innumerable times reading/watching stories of the likes of Cpt Somnath Sharma, Lnc Nk Albert Ekka, Mjr Shaitan Singh and Cpt Vikram Batra. However, the [...]
Ranji Superball : What if India had a SuperBowl
As the spectacle of the 41st Superbowl unfolds with Peyt Manning leading the Colts towards a well contested win, miles away and hours ahead, Wasim Jaffer should be waking up to see if he can repeat his first innings century to seal Mumbai’s hegemony in the Ranji Super League Final. I can’t help wonder what [...]
The decaying Metropolis , the finally-arrived Regal capital and the eternal-hopeful small town : State of 3 homes
Recently, my friend (and the lead contributor here at Arthshastra.com) Vikas, during his recent home visit, had this comment on the 3 cities which have been home to me – Mumbai, Jaipur and my original home town Ajmer . Ajmer is changing at snail’s pace while Mumbai seems like a decaying and stagnant city but [...]
Indra Nooyi’s Graduation Remarks
Good evening, everyone. Dean Hubbard, distinguished faculty, honored graduates, relieved parents, family, and friends, it’s a distinct pleasure to be in New York City this evening to celebrate the biggest milestone to date in the lives of you, the young men and women before us: your graduation from Columbia University Business School. It may surprise [...]
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