Month: January 2010
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India Works
Thousands of castes, lakhs of sub-castes and countless divisions within them. Each community with its own identity and customs; customs that offer differ from household to household! Customs that often lead to conflicts, not just between communities but also within them. Caste tensions; Communal tensions; Religious tensions; Riots here; Stampedes there; Death everywhere. Hindus, Muslims, […]
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To Reuben
He was 95. He had a multiple organ failure. He led a full and fruitful life. He was loved by many, loathed by quite a few as well. He had his entire life to look back on. He was mourned by many, with full press coverage. He was all of 23. He was hale and […]
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The Treble – A Decade On
It’s been ten and a half seasons since the glorious treble of 1998-99 and so far the season hasn’t quite gone according to plan. On the face of it, the season so far doesn’t look too bad; Only 2 points behind Chelsea in the Premier League with half the season to go; Into the knockout […]