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[Source]. The above picture taken by Ritesh Uttamchandani is sparking some discussion in the blogosphere. As you see, it shows tea stall owners, Sunil and Arvind Parmar having their lunch with Mangal, their Dalit servant sitting [...]
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The results of the Indian General Elections 2009 were declared couple of days back. It culminated a month-long polling exercise wherein more than 350 million cast a vote for their political overlords for the next five years. Amidst predictions of an upset victory by the NDA coalition led by the BJP and a severely fractured [...]
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The great Indian political tamasha begins in a few hours as India begins to count its votes cast in the previous month over five stages. As expected, respecting the wishes of the electorate isn’t even part of the discussion or analysis but rather what perks will be offered by the single-largest party to the numerous [...]
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In a first for Mumbai, a portal www.MumbaiVotes.com, with the city’s most comprehensive resource for reliable, meticulously researched, and objective information to track promises and performance of the city’s MP’s, MLA’s and Corporators as well as candidates standing for elections this year, has gone live. MumbaiVotes is currently tracking 915 politicians and has over 3681 newspaper articles, video interviews, election manifestos and legislative records that can be accessed with a simple search.
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Unlike the U.S., India is not a simple dichotomy of red states and blue states. Based on the 2004 elections results, you can see the splash of colors thanks to the hazaar parties; national and regional [click to enlarge]. Chances are that this color palette is going to get more enhanced this election cycle and [...]
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You knew Pramod Muthalik of the Shri Ram Sene was a certified idiot but I’m sure you didn’t know he was that crazy. Every answer makes you increasingly go WTF!
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In the spirit of retweeting, I’m reposting this from The Acorn:
General elections have been announced. If you are not on the voters list, or are not sure that you are, just go over to Jaago Re and register online as soon as possible. Spread the word. Bug your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors. Nag them [...]
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I hope Slumdog Millionaire sweeps the Oscars tonight and notably in the Best Score and Best Song category for our own A R Rahman. I don’t care whether you liked the movie or not or you think that Jai Ho is not Rahman’s best work. The Oscars will be opening and featuring Bollywood dance numbers. [...]
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As much as I detest the actions of the Sri Ram Sene and its head honcho, Pramod Muthalik, I don’t approve of this concept of taking a person into preventive custody. I know it has been used regularly by the police but it presupposes the act of crime and shows the inability of the police [...]
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This post comes awfully late and probably after nearly everyone in the blogosphere, desi or otherwise, have opined on the movie that they either love or love to hate but anyway here goes. We saw Slumdog Millionaire in mid-December at one of those early select theaters screenings in Houston. We had heard good things about [...]
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Michael Cera is the only bright spark in an otherwise listless comedy.
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Love political movies so loved this one too. Frank Langella plays a terrific Nixon.
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Outrageously funny. Not recommended for watching with your kids or parents.
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