May 6th, 2011 by Virendra
I could not stop myself writing my head about Osama after the Rambo style daring raid by the US Special Troops. It is not about how and why Osama got killed etc. But how soon after this operation, Indian media started talking about how India should go on similar lines after Dawood and party. A few TV channels even charted out a detailed operation outline.Thankfully, these channels are not in the USA. Otherwise, Osama would have known all the plans that CIA had in mind.
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May 4th, 2011 by Virendra
I have been trying since past many months to get my election photo id card (EPIC). After filling a series of forms, I could get my name added in the electoral rolls of New Delhi. That was in 2008. Since then, I have voted in two elections but unfortunately, have not not received my id card yet. After spending many hours on net trying to figure out what to do and whom to approach and then many more hours on phones and offices of many VIP people (after realising that in our country online means standing in lines).
Here is two cent worth of my experience for all those who are on same boat.
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Apr 21st, 2011 by Virendra
Bravo Anna Hazare. You finally made Indians realise that corruption actually exists in our country. Unfortunately sir, your victory is a very hollow one. It was more of a victory of media – who once again demonstrated they can make any body a hero or a villain in our society.
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Apr 1st, 2011 by Virendra
Just read an article on ToI about the India – Pakistan World Cup cricket match (held on 30-Mar-2011)(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Faultline-in-Kashmir-makes-people-root-for-Afridi-and-vote-in-polls/articleshow/7843182.cms). It talked about how, Kashmiris supported Pakistani team, how they rooted for Afridi and “Men in Green” and how it united all Kashmiris (for once).
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Jun 8th, 2010 by Virendra
Watching news of verdicts of Bhopal Gas, Bhanwari Bai case, Jessica Lal murder case, Nithari case, Ruchika case and so on, I was wondering why don’t these people just shut up. Media and victims are creating ruckus against “honest and honurable people”, absolved by none other than our “Honourable Lordship” while highjacking TV news. (Oh how I miss YouTube inspired news on India TV).
Now I had a simple plan that can save our country huge amount of money, time and hardship. I propose, we shut down all our courts.
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