Category Archives: Politics

Preliminary Response to Standing Committee Deliberations

Jan Lokpal Bill, Politics, UPA II | 3 Comments | November 25, 2011

This is a mail I received by virtue of being on India Against Corruption’s mailing list. Reproduced for your reading, with no commentary whatsoever. They’ve already said it all, really. Continue reading →

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ACT!!!

BJP, Congress, Government inaction, Politics, UPA II | Leave a comment | November 13, 2011

“Just because we live in a democracy doesn’t mean we should feel paralysed.” – Mukesh Ambani There is a “complete absence of decision-making among leaders in Government.” – Azim Premji “They could have done a much better job in dealing … Continue reading →

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Of philosophies and kings

Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Philosophy, Politics, Terry Pratchett | 32 Comments | October 30, 2011

The kind of nation Ayn Rand was looking at, with complete private ownership of everything and no government interference whatsoever, will probably never become reality. In the current scenario it would just cause problems, and I don’t see anyone agreeing … Continue reading →

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Stop talking.

BJP, Congress, Politics | Leave a comment | September 16, 2011

I seem to be using most of my blog posts to express my political stand, which, really, only makes sense, since that is one of the things I really care about. I don’t like seeing my country in the hands … Continue reading →

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Patriotism

Jan Lokpal Bill, Politics | 6 Comments | August 16, 2011

Today is practically the first time ever that I’ve felt patriotic. Yesterday was Independence Day; I slept through flag hoisting in my area. Ate the chocolate my grandparents brought me, but didn’t part, as such. Today I visited the Chennai … Continue reading →

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Of the people, by the people, for the people

Jan Lokpal Bill, Politics | 2 Comments | August 8, 2011

IN ADVANCE, I APOLOGISE FOR THE LENGTH OF THIS POST. ALSO, THIS IS NOT RESEARCHED – IT IS A REACTION TO A NUMBER OF NEWS REPORTS AND DEBATES I’VE WATCHED/READ, BUT NOT RECENTLY AND FRESHLY LOOKED UP. This post is … Continue reading →

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