Expectations in stratosphere, test cold reality on the ground

Thursday 6 November '08

Amir Dost Mohammed Khan of Afghanistan once observed to the first American in his country that the US electoral process was much like a Loya Jirga that the Afghans followed.

Logic of Jaipur

Friday 16 May '08

In response to tragedy a traditional grace is seen; it could be used for better policing too

At sarkar’s tender mercy

Thursday 26 July '07

BSNL’s GSM expansion is held up by ministerial wranglings. And therefore Bharat can’t get through to India

Think like a Gurjjar

Friday 1 June '07

Life in the villages is difficult, so he looks to Jats and Meenas for methods of empowerment