Puzzled as to what the Kai po che means ?? Most likely you would have (until unless you are a hardcore Gujarati !) Well this phrase “Kai po che…” (pronounced as Kaaai pooo cheeee…) is one of the most heard phrases during Makar Sankranti aka Uttarayan. One uses this phrase everytime he/she brings …
Read More »Kaun Banega Crorepati – Biased Questions ?
Kaun Banega Crorepati a.k.a. KBC is one the premier game show on Indian television. It is hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. The show has been successfully running for 6 seasons now. With the jackpot prize of 5 Crore, it has surely lured participants. The show is a great platform to show the importance of education in one’s life. With …
Read More »Birthday just as another day.
Just as you hear the word “Birthday“, one would link it to parties and what not. This is one of those special days, that is ought to be enjoyed. And it is indeed celebrated king size. One would often see the Birthday Boy/Girl running to the sink with cake on their faces. Be …
Read More »Railways fare hike, justified ?
This news has been making headlines on leading news channels and has made to the front pages of many national dailies. After all, the Indian Railway is one of largest rail networks in the world. One can say its the lifeline of our country. With millions and millions travelling on a daily …
Read More »Does our legal system need a make over ?
With the increasing cases of rape and harassment against women, it’s high time we bring reforms to our legal system. The system has been adopted from the British. Even though it is fool-proof(many might oppose this), time has come to rethink and make amendments to it. One of the things that I like about …
Read More »Delhi buses Safest ?
While sipping my coffee and going through the newspaper, I came across an advertisement of the Delhi Transport Corporation or DTC. The ad said that “Your DTC declared the safest in the country.” This was a shocker for me. I was like Really ?? or its a joke. (Frankly speaking I was looking for *Conditions Apply.) After the …
Read More »Bad Men of Bollywood !
Bollywood produces loads of movies every year. (more than any other country, I guess.) The songs, stories, characters portrayed are famous all over. Bollywood flicks have made many people famous by the character they once played. (Many times the person is called by their character’s name rather their own !!) …
Read More »Death of the Indian Farmer.
I (many of us too) have read that India is primarily an Agricultural nation. A country that produces tonnes and tonnes of food grains, vegetables, fruits every year. There are many varieties that are only found in India. The Indian farmer toils hard from sowing to harvesting and then delivering delicious & fresh fruits and vegetables …
Read More »India or Bharat ??
The fresh comment on the recent gang-rape by the RSS supremo – Mohan Bhagwat has surely stirred up a debate. He said “Such crimes hardly take place in ‘Bharat‘ but occur frequently in ‘India‘.” at a function in Assam. He also added “You go to villages and forests of the country and there will be no such incidents …
Read More »Convenience fee ? Why ?
In this age of technology, physical ticket booking counters are becoming vacant while the opposite is taking place at their virtual counter-parts. Not only a ticket bookings but recharging of mobiles, DTHs to paying electricity bills, online shopping etc., everything is now online and is being used by everyone. (there …
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