Aaron Ate His Words!
Region: India
‘The new girl in office is a slut’ Says Aaron, my colleague, in a ‘matter of fact’ tone. ‘But, how can you utter such words?’ I say, ‘You barely know her!’ Aaron ... more
Views: 1176The Subdued ’Hic’ of an Indian Drink
Region: India
That it pours cats and dogs in India’s Goa, is a known fact. What you may not know is that for Goans, the best way to beat the monsoon blues is a secret in a bottle: Feni. Yes, a bottle of the locally brewed li... more
Views: 1703Hurricane Irene Has Americans in India Worried
Region: India
As hurricane Irene advances further, lashing against more and more towns along the east coast, US nationals in India are spending sleepless hours, worrying about their beloved ones back home. For hundreds of... more
Views: 1602Racist Slur: US Envoy Maureen Chao to Leave India
Region: India
Its official now: Maureen Chao, US Vice Consul in India, is on her way out. The move follows Chao’s infamous racist remarks against Indians, made two weeks back, which drew heavy criticism and condemnation from... more
Views: 1385India on Tenterhooks, Anna Hazare Fasts On
Region: India
The logjam between the government of India and civil society over an effective anti-corruption law continues even as the Hunger strike by Anna Hazare, the leader of the anti-corruption movement has entered its 11th d... more
Views: 1311US Downgrade: Tremors Felt In Indian Media
Region: India
It’s not just the bourses in the Indian share market that are freefalling following the downgrading of the US by credit rating agency Standard& Poor, but tremors are being felt, quite unbelievably, in a section... more
Views: 989Local Produce Help Goa Survive The Monsoon
Region: India
That monsoon is really a difficult time in Goa, is a warning I got on the day I landed here. But then it was the height of winter. So, it was almost impossible to accept the warning wholeheartedly as I couldn’t... more
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