Monthly Archives: July 2009

How to win Elections in Mumbai

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

This is a routine affair and every 5 yrs governments have been routinely resorting to it to win elections. What is it ? Slum protection deadline Extension. Slums are a way of life for 60?% of Mumbaikars and people from … Continue reading →

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Adani Power IPO

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

Details of the Issue: Issue opens : July 28, 2009 Issue closes : July 31, 2009 Issue size : 30.16 crore equity shares Face value : Rs10 each Price band : Rs90 to 100 Probable Listing date : 20 Aug … Continue reading →

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Remembering Nilu Phule and classic Marathi Cinema

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

I grew up on a lot of marathi cinema and Chitrageet. Then again TV meant 1/2 Doordarshan channels  and lasted all but 4 hrs a day. As i was having dinner, watchin TV, i just accidentally chanced upon Samna – … Continue reading →

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Making Pesto

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

While in Europe , i picked up a liking for good Pesto or  Mediterranean Sweet Basil Chutney. This video shows us just how it is done authentically [Youtube= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmBblleg0EI%5D Though Pesto is imported in India, it tastes nothing like  the … Continue reading →

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Business as usual?

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

I recently saw the video / documentary made by channel 4 regarding the terror attacks done by the LET in Mumbai. It was indeed a shocker and showed gaping holes in our city and nations security and how petty politics … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, India, Life, Mumbai, news, Pakistan, Politics, Random Thoughts, Reflections, War On Terror | 8 Comments

New Pension Scheme (NPS)

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

Make no mistake – The NPS is an attempt by a lame govt to shirk off its social security responsibility especially towards the taxpayers and salaried class. The NPS is a paradox. The charges in % age terms are too … Continue reading →

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Terror in Mumbai – The untold story.

Posted on July 7, 2009 by

We all saw live visuals and censored pics of the Mumbai terror carnage However, this being India, with the heavy censorship, and the need to assuage vote banks and deobandis has meant the whole truth has been hidden from the … Continue reading →

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India Budget 2009- What matters most.

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

This is the 3rd budget by Pranab Mukharjee and there were great expectations from it especially from city folks and salaried class which gave massive support to Congress so as to enable it to sweep cities like Delhi,in the recent … Continue reading →

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