Monthly Archives: August 2007

Superbad

Posted on August 23, 2007 by

I just saw Superbad, rated no1, right now on Imdb. It is quite realistic but much more amusing than Napoleon Dynamite. Dont mix it up with stuff like American Pie either. It is more like a real life updated version … Continue reading →

Posted in Hollywood, movie reviews, Movies | 1 Comment

The Indian Oil Conundrum

Posted on August 21, 2007 by

We all know that the govt of India heavily taxes crude oil and subsidises fuel prices thru a complex method of pricing and price control such that we get very cheap rationed Kerosene at a 10th of the original cost, … Continue reading →

Posted in India, news, Reflections | 2 Comments

Doordarshan Nostalgia and Political Speeches

Posted on August 20, 2007 by

During my early childhood, Doordarshan lasted for 2/4 hrs a day with News and entertainment, which was later on extended to 8 hrs a day(nothing at noon time) (i think) and TVs were 14 /17 inches ECTV black and whites. … Continue reading →

Posted in Doordarshan, India, Life, Mumbai, Random Thoughts, TV, you tube | 11 Comments

MTNL Garuda Unlimited Internet plan 299

Posted on August 16, 2007 by

Saw an add in a leading daily about this plan MTNL Garuda launches a new tariff plan, Unlimited Internet Plan 299 for Garuda FW Customers w.e.f. 07.08.2007 Went for a detailed analysis on the mtnl site and came back with … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Mtnl, Mumbai, news, Random Thoughts | 64 Comments

Chinese Toys

Posted on August 16, 2007 by

I read recently about recalls of chinese made toys by Matel,  and the Us and Eu working closely with the Chinese on that issue. There are fears of widespread use of lead paint . When a big company like Matel … Continue reading →

Posted in India, news | 8 Comments

DD Direct Plus alternatives

Posted on August 16, 2007 by

As DD direct is going nowhere for the average cityfolk, who feel dissatisfied and cheated, here are a few alternatives. 1. Start watching video feeds over the internet, if u have unlimited access and a good connection eg WWi tv … Continue reading →

Posted in Doordarshan, DTH, India, Mumbai, Reflections, TV | 5 Comments

Kanheri Caves

Posted on August 15, 2007 by

For a long time, i had wanted to check out the massive complex of Buddhist caves and viharas at Kanheri. So as today, Aug 15 was a proper holiday for all on account of Independence day, we decided on a … Continue reading →

Posted in India, kanheri, Life, Mumbai, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Travel, Trek n Travel | 2 Comments

Fair tax

Posted on August 13, 2007 by

Americans are debating fairtax. Is it suitable for a country like india where there is rampant evasion and politicians rich farmers paying nada in taxes ? u tell me

Posted in news, Random Thoughts | 6 Comments

VOIP in India

Posted on August 12, 2007 by

Voice over internet protocol or VOIP is a net based is a technology that allows you to make long distance or international voice calls using a broadband Internet connection. In Europe and America most new lines are SIP or dual … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Internet, Mtnl, Reflections | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Being Secular

Posted on August 12, 2007 by

In India being Secular has a whole new meaning. I like Laloos style of uttering that word, Suck kullar, cause it is closest to their interpretation . I found this on the google news aggregator .Each paper has its views … Continue reading →

Posted in India, news, Politics, Reflections | 6 Comments