11th century Arab traveller’s Alberuni’s observation that Hindus (as Indians were then known) have no sense of history. Indeed, they can scarcely distinguish it from mythology. Whether it’s Akbar, Aurangzeb and Shivaji or Curzon, Gandhi and Nehru, history writing in India is aimed at upholding greatness or reinforcing villainy. Revisionism is invariably a law and [...]
Archive for November, 2008
History and Mythology
Posted in Uncategorized on November 21, 2008 | 3 Comments »
A Treat …
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On my monthly visit to Crossword book store discovered a real treat. MoserBaer has released a 6 classic films DVD pack of Guru Dutt movies for only Rs 294 (inclusive of all taxes). Yesterday watched Pyaasa, rated as one of the best 100 films of all time by Time Magazine, the genius of Guru Dutt [...]
On Change
Posted in Uncategorized on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
America is now experiencing unprecedented change. A good quote on change. To exist is to change To change is to mature To mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly
Goodbye Bush, Maybe to Hell
Posted in Uncategorized on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When I visited Auckland in 2005, saw a brilliant billboard ad: Hell : Too good for some evil bastards
Why is India’s Human Resource Mediocre
Posted in Uncategorized on November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Indians like to market the quality of all citizens by quoting the success of IITians, IIMs and some successful personalities working in top positions at MNCs. But talk to the CEO of any Indian company, large or old, small or young and their number 1 issue will be the quality of their work force. The [...]
