Jai Ho

Actually, a lot of of them deserve to be hit with rocks. Take this. The Uterus Snatchers of Andhra. Rural pockets across Andhra are being taken for a ride by greedy doctors removing women’s uteruses for any and every ailment. All because a surgical procedure would fetch them more money than a mere...
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As if Bihar wasn’t already enough entertainment, we now have MLAs flinging shoes, slippers, chairs and tables at the speaker, or anybody else conveniently available. Let’s look at the positive side. This must be a very fit bunch of politicians to be able to carry out this much heavy lifting of chairs and tables....
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We all know that Indian hockey is in the crapper. We have gone from the high of Chak De India, to the low of the Phir Dil Do Hockey Ko debacle circa 2010 World cup. But all is not completely unwell. Brave young faces are appearing with a new found zeal for the game. An...
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Today will be remembered in the annals of Indian history as All-is-Well day. Thanks to the Bharat Bandh organized by our Opposition parties to protest against rampant price rise. Prices have been rising ever since the UPA government came to power. For a while we thought UPA stands for Upwards Prices Alliance. After suffering so...
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How do you ensure the success of the biggest airport terminal ever built in India? By invoking the gods, going by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)’s example. Pujas and hawans were performed for five days at the ramp leading to the new terminal, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on July 3. More than...
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For many childless couples all over the world, India is becoming the go-to place. We may have started off outsourcing software development, but now we are reaching new avenues. This is outsourcing taken to a new level. We are now outsourcing little babies. Cant have kids? No problemo. We can do that for you....
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Check this out.  A sad commentary on Indian society’s obsession with the white skin, and the hatred towards its own people. How foreigners are regarded in India is a curious matter. Our white skin, and the belief that we have power and money, unwittingly elevates us to the top of the social hierarchy. Doors...
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Breaking News: Fans of Chicken Tikka Masala beware. The tandoor in your favorite desi restaurant may not be safe. These ill-maintained tandoors have been blowing up all over Birmingham of late. As if the damage to their digestive system from the super spicy Indian food wasnt bad enough, food patrons now have to bear...
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Is this what old age and lack of work does to veterans? But then we also have reigning superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan doing ridiculous ads for diverse brands such as Chyawan Prash and Hair Oil. Maybe it isn’t about lack of work. Maybe it’s all about the Moolah!
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A Stewardess. A Disgruntled Purser. An Angry Pilot. 100 odd Amused Passengers. One Hugely Embarrassed Airline. The Maharaja witnessed his first in-flight Mughal-e-Azam at 30,000 feet above sea level on Saturday, as two members of the cabin crew—one male and one female—slugged it out with the pilot and co-pilot. (Click the image to...
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Watch this. This is the work of trueroots, which is associated with Tata communications. This from their blog. Last month my mother came to visit me and insisted on putting a clothesline in my flashy Manhattan apartment. It only makes me smile. Some habits, quirks, whims — we just can’t do without. It’s probably...
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Just when we thought we were tired of listening to the AR Rehman Oscar winner track from Slumdog Millionaire, we have another winner. This time, its a group of spanish singers singing the song in full Hindi glory. Makes for some intriguing viewing, an army of singers trying to sing the song in a...
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Doctors at a government hospital in Tamil Nadu performed 14 surgeries in 3.5 hours to set a new world record. The doctors videotaped the feat and sent it to the Guinness authorities through the state government. “We opened four patients at one go. I would open the breast, remove the tumour and nodes and...
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The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh died in a helicopter crash this past week. Our heartfelt condolences to his family. It is a sad moment when life suddenly comes to such a tragic and untimely end. Rest in Peace, Y S Rajashekhara Reddy. As always, this event got converted into a huge national crisis,...
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They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. A Laddu weighing 151Kg should then be the perfect gift to impress Lord Ganesha. It may have taken multiple men many days to prepare, but the rewards will hopefully be adequate compensation for the hard work!
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