History – Truth or Fiction

Inspite of all the facts and findings before, newer revelations, shifting powers, history continues to be a victim, suffering from truth vs fiction more than ever. It is becoming even more difficult to believe something, because it is bound to change soon or some important fact or theory was overlooked. It is important to look at the source of the information, which will then help you understand their perception of this history. Yes, unfortunately it appears, history belongs predominantly to the creator,taking on the shape of a fiction novel more than ever. I wonder if the usual disclaimer is appropriate ‘any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental’.

Reward for LeT

This came as after thought, or after a lot of deliberation. I remember seeing an announcement from the FBI (or US Govt) on CNN, for a 25 million USD reward for the capture of Osama Bin Laden. Two days after the whole Mumbai affair was over, the outpouring of the people into the streets of [...]

Mumbai wakes up India

Only a few days before, we were fighting who has a right to be in Mumbai. I say we, fully knowing that i didnt support the thought or the proponent of this idea. But the we still applies, enough people like me (including me) didnt stand up and voice our opinion when it mattered. We [...]

Mumbai – wake up call

I woke up this morning at 6, to a phone call from the US. My brother called to inform about the Mumbai terrorist attack and hostage. It was on CNN and other US news channels, since the terrorists had holed themselves into two 5star hotels in Mumbai and held many foreigners hostage. Apparently there were [...]

India wins …

Monday held the promise of an exciting day or rather exciting evening. The stage was set for an India-Pakistan match, at the world cup level. Even if the world cup level was for a new format, just being tried out. The game started with a bang, atleast according to me, with the indian captain Dhoni [...]