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B Baskar
Of balls and tampering
India's impressive performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy must come as a welcome relief to the BCCI. Given the Indian cricket fan's notoriously short memory, a victory in this tournament is a... » -
Meera Siva
The old order changeth... Not.
India may have more than 50 per cent of its population under the age of 25 and over 65 per cent under the age of 35. But the average age of our leaders is over 70 years. And the disturbing trend i... » -
M R Subramani
Of horses and BJP!
Advani should know that you have to always bet on a winning horse or the one that holds promise of winning. Have his ambitions to rule the country clouded taking a decision that could help his party in the long run? » -
Richa Mishra
All that jazz about gas!
I had read somewhere that natural gas pricing is noisy. Then I was amused. Today, I understand a little why it is, as every cent change impacts our electricity and piped gas (used for cooking) bil... » -
Meera Siva
Real(i)ty and guidance value
Taking a gentle view, one could say that many things are amiss with the Indian property market. The innumerable clearances, sanctions, permissions and approvals needed for a project sing the cacop... »
A long-time 'deskie' dabbles in plenty of things without really focussing on anything 'seriously'. Loves economics, football, cricket, films, reading and believe it or not long-distance running!
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June 19, 2013
Of balls and tampering
India's impressive performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy must come as a welcome relief to the BCCI. Given the Indian cricket fan's... »
Research Analyst, with a mandate to cover real estate, but often strays into imaginary castles in the air. Women and finance is another of my interests, being a woman and all. I believe in rebirth and evolution into a higher life form (ala journalist).
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June 17, 2013
The old order changeth... Not.
India may have more than 50 per cent of its population under the age of 25 and over 65 per cent under the age of 35. But the average age... »
This Oscar Wilde quote describes me the best: Every woman is a rebel, and usually in wild revolt against herself. My friends and colleagues say am soaked in 'oil'. But, I am still learning to count in barrels and smell the gas. This with just the right blend of music and sport.
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June 14, 2013
All that jazz about gas!
I had read somewhere that natural gas pricing is noisy. Then I was amused. Today, I understand a little why it is, as every cent change... »
Loves books, music and the sound of strange words. Is excited about meeting people in their own homes. Believes the language of communication exists beyond words. Enjoys engaging with young people and occasionally takes a shot at writing for them.
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A veteran journalist who enjoys looking at the quirky side of life
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June 7, 2013
Hits below the belt
"John le Carré's conduct in your pages is like ... that of a man who, having relieved himself in his own hat, makes haste to clamp the brimming chapeau on his head." »
Listening to Carnatic music, watching and being with nature, reading and discussing Jiddu Krishnamurti’s philosophy.
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R. Dinakaran heads the Internet edition of The Hindu Business Line and writes on technology and social media.
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June 3, 2013
Losing a friend, virtually
The week began with a bad news. I lost one of my friends - Atul Chitnis - to cancer. He is my friend, but I have never talked to him; or... »
Journalist. Dreamer. Procrastinator. Amateur photographer. Tea-lover. Tech-impaired. Shameless foodie.
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June 1, 2013
False Pride and Prejudice
Mallika Sherawat called a spade a spade when she said India is regressive for women. So, then, what elicited such jingoistic fervour among people like Priyanka Chopra and others? »
A journalist for whom life did not end with a failure; it was actually the beginning
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May 31, 2013
Never give up!
The words that we speak have the power of life and death; it can sometimes change life’s course and define clearly the certainty of e... »
They say one should dream with eyes closed but live them with your eyes open. Well, I do both. Other than that, movies keep my heart alive, I really believe in the power of retail therapy. A dose of laughter, from sit-coms or otherwise, is my quest in life.
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May 29, 2013
House hunting madness
As a single, working girl living far from home I, tired of the unscrupulous landlord of my paying guest accommodation (guest! Right! Sigh…), decided to spread my wings and taste life all on my own…in an apartment all to myself! But if only wishes were horses… »
A movie-buff, day-dreamer, shopaholic and book-lover. Confused about most of the things in life.
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May 27, 2013
What’s in a game?
It was a joke when Lalit Modi said he “demanded” the termination of the CSK team from IPL. That the former IPL Chairman, who was suspend... »
Deputy Editor in The Hindu Business Line covering Civil aviation, Defence and Ministry of External Affairs.
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May 21, 2013
VVIP visits and traffic jams: Time to think out of the box?
For centuries India has welcomed foreign visitors with open arms, but now the time might have come to change all that especially for hig... »
Journalist who is passionate about music — particularly ghazals — swimming, movies, reading, food and day-dreaming and who believes that to be a woman is one's greatest privilege!
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May 15, 2013
They’re just breasts...
I am not a great admirer of Angelina Jolie, neither her beauty nor her prowess as an actress. Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, Catherine Zeta Jo... »
From literature to business, it’s been a culture shift but I am enjoying every minute of it. I survive on my sense of humour. Love Wodehouse, westerns, crime thrillers, and a good laugh with family and friends.
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May 7, 2013
Sweet summer sweat
Mythili Rajkumar recalls a time when Chennai summers meant much more than power cuts and water shortages. »
I've been watching markets since the Harshad Mehta era. I've tracked three great bull and three of the worst bear markets since then. My prediction of a market crash in 2008 came true, which thrilled me. Everybody will be more happy if my prediction of a mother of all bull runs comes true by year-end or early next year.
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May 2, 2013
'Size Zero' stocks
The joke doing the rounds in broking circle is: What was the New Year gift Saif Ali Khan gave Kareena Kapoor? If you are a trad... »
IT & Telecom Editor's views and analysis on everything related to technology.
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April 23, 2013
Telecom, lost in politics of JPC
While the JPC report on 2G has created a political storm, everyone has missed the real point- what should be done to resolve issues facing the telecom sector »
A tinker lifelong
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June 18, 2013
Congress shuffle
What was the Congress’ point in bringing a geriatric brigade into the Council of Ministers? While the party apparatus is getting younger... »
News Editor-cum-Commodities Editor who thinks there is always a lighter side to everything, from business to politics
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June 15, 2013
Of horses and BJP!
Advani should know that you have to always bet on a winning horse or the one that holds promise of winning. Have his ambitions to rule the country clouded taking a decision that could help his party in the long run? »
Journalist, likes people-watching, no-DSLR shutterbug, revels in the absurd and the nutty, loves books, blogs, travel, food, and tries not to be a cantankerous customer.
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June 11, 2013
Some questions for marketers
1. Why are the dates of manufacture and expiry fuzzier and disproportionately smaller to how perishable the product is? If it has been e... »
Became journalist by chance but enjoy boring policy reporting. Love watching serious political drama, but yet to learn the trick of reporting them.
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June 9, 2013
Demographic dividend to demographic disaster
Raising the retirement age seems to be an invitation for demographic disaster. »
I like to figure things out. I’m a bargain hunter.
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June 5, 2013
What’s an ‘academic kerfuffle’ to you and me?
It’s not often that you get to watch strait-laced academics snarl at each other in full public view. So the episode that’s been playing... »
My life is a circle, joined by two beautiful ends - Music and Food. Most of the time they accompany me
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June 4, 2013
Mind your own.... EYES
Am I looking weird? Is my face not clean? Hope my clothes are not too revealing… Is my innerwear visible through my clothes? Why the hel... »
R. Srinivasan, also known as Ravi Srinivasan, is cursed with a magpie brain, which compels him to peck at anything shiny which catches his eye. Some of the bits turn out to be useful!
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June 1, 2013
Multiplex monopoly
I don’t think the honourable members of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) are movie buffs. Because if they were, and had gone t... »
An enthusiast keeping a close watch on the energy space. Always in pursuit of adventurous travel and food.
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May 31, 2013
Media & Freebies: a murky connection
Gifting is a unique Indian tradition. It spreads over different occasions, sentiments, relationships and what not! Among these, also inc... »
A journo who doesn’t have a strong opinion on anything. Truth, after all, is ‘'illusive’’
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May 30, 2013
No energy for outdoor vacations
We were planning the customary summer vacation. With only a week’s leave on hand, I decided to confine the trip to the South. But where... »
A.J. Vinayak focuses on issues related to agri and rural life in his surroundings. Rather than the game of cricket, the business of cricket interests him and writes on it occasionally.
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May 28, 2013
‘Milk is costly, cola is not’
Will you ask the shopkeeper to reduce the price of cola, even if you have to pay more than what you pay for a litre of milk? You may no... »
Having strayed into the mundane world of business journalism, the misfit gets a high from politics, cinema, theatre and street food, especially in the bylanes of Old Delhi.
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New Delhi
Khamosh Paani!
Since the past two months our lives have undergone a sea, rather, a water change, if one may say so. We have found a purpose in life –... »
Not ashamed to admit to being a middle-of-the-roader. Strayed into journalism from genetics; acquired a fascination for page design, nitpicking and spell checking.
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May 17, 2013
Is it wrong to tell lies...
It seems so on the face of it. The most famous story about George Washington as a child was his refusal to tell a lie. In this apocrypha... »
S. Ronendra Singh divides his professional time writing about the IT and automotive industries. Better known as Ronny, he likes to swim and play volleyball when not test driving cars or chasing IT stories.
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May 8, 2013
Why does India lag behind in automatic cars?
Over the last one year, I have noticed that automatic transmission (AT) or automatic geared cars are in more demand than they were three... »
Marvelling at how the Elements refuse to be cowed down by geographical boundaries. Not for nothing that monsoons (southwest and northeast), western disturbances, easterly waves and the 'Big Dry' should lend themselves for focused watch here.
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May 6, 2013
Storm building in the Bay of Bengal?
Most forecasting agencies indicate the possibility of a storm building in the Southwest Bay of Bengal, just ahead of the onset of Southwest monsoon in these parts. What it holds for onset dynamics over mainland India has crucial signifcance for onward progress of seasonal rains. »
Writes on brands and is still trying to figure out on what makes some brands popular and loved by consumers. When not shopping and peeping into others' shopping basket, Bindu goes on heritage walks to capture a slice of India through her camera.
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May 1, 2013