Category Archives: Rant

Nazarrr Surakshaa Ka-what?

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Nandan

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have finally found the time to post an entry. And what better tone to restart blogging than my favourite sneering, sardonic one? And as usual, the entity at the receiving end of this tone thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Raj Thackeray and the media spin

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Nandan

I generally don’t like to cover current events and blog about them. I like blogging about the same event twice even less. But since there are so many interesting examples of spin available and I have some free time with … Continue reading →

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Pigeon

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Nandan

Quick..what is your favourite sound to wake up to? Gently falling raindrops? Leaves rustling in the wind? Twittering birds? Birds..Hmm..which birds, specifically? any particular preference? Well, I hope pigeons are not among that list. Our relationship, so warm and friendly, … Continue reading →

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Sneaky and self-indulgent

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Nandan

Let me admit: I like Aamir Khan’s acting, by and large*.  So, why does this gentleman have to go and say sneaky things about Shahrukh** in the press? The statement made Aamir sound like a pricey, self-absorbed jerk.  Shahrukh’s response, … Continue reading →

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Asking Directions- a myth busted using personal experience and Logic

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Nandan

Do real men ask for directions? No, they don’t. Men as a rule do not ask for directions. Only some demented woman could have come up with that. Once and for all, almost all men I know (and have traveled … Continue reading →

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Dinesh- it just doesn't dawn…

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Nandan

If you are not on the American ‘religious’ circuit, you would probably never have heard about this guy called Dinesh D’Souza. Well, since I am not a part of said circuit, I would have missed him as well, had it … Continue reading →

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Talking from the (La) loo

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Nandan

Politicians like to create their own reality, especially when their own consitutency is concerned. And who better than our dear Laloo Prasad Yadav to set new paradigms, now that he has visited IIMs and even Harvard Business School? Laloo came … Continue reading →

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Arbit unanswered querants(questions+ rants)

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Nandan

As one more Friday goes by and Saturday approaches, a few thoughts run in my mind… 1. Why do people imitate the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal ? More specifically, why do people believe that if you close your eyes, … Continue reading →

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Rudraksha- Red Eye Correction

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Nandan

Continuing with the absolute bombardment of ridiculous claims , this week I bring you – Rudraksha, the answer to all human problems and suffering! Rudraksha, which literally means ‘red eye’ or ‘eye of Shiva’ can cure a lot of things: … Continue reading →

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One Ring to find them all and in Stupidity, bind them

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Nandan

‘Zodiac Power Rings, made of Pacnhadatu (sic) are creating waves the world over with their unique ability to change the course of people’s destiny by making them extra confident, focused, self-willed & more in Touch with themselves.’ (Other sic’s might … Continue reading →

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