Uma’s post has won the first prize for the the “Can Conquer Cancer” Initiative. My post and Dave’s writeup here, won the second prize (it was a tie :) The results can be seen here. I wish to thank the people involved in this initiative. It has been an effort, full of positivity. And, as
Month: January 2006
Rang de Basanti: Worth a watch
NO Plot/Story Spoiler ahead, so read ahead, don’t worry :) I watched the movie, first day, second show at Goa’s Inox multiplex. Rang De Basanti (the title of the movie name constantly reminds me of the Radiocity Bangalore DJ, Basanthi),like the other, new-generation, “good” movies carries most of those attributes that one relates the modern
BCCI: Show me the money
So, the BCCI is finally considering having its own channel. Old readers might recall, this is exactly what I had mentioned here, in a post written in 2004. BCCI, now wants to promote “Brand” BCCI. The channel is a step in that direction. What does the channel mean to the common man? Will it be
Voting, Blog Voting
This is late, in fact I did not even know that today is the last day for blog-voting at Indibloggies. Awards for the best of Indian Blogs for the year that has just passed by. I have just voted :) And I shall be clear about whom I have voted for. Here are the categories,
Sonia Faleiro’s Debut: The Girl
And finally, Sonia Faleiro, makes her debut, with her novel, The Girl. This, I am sure, is another reason to look forward to the offerings of Modern Indian Literature. The story is based in Goa. As I was reading the extract from the book here, the words painted a picture in my mind. As far
New Year’s Day and Truman Specials
My New Year was no celebration at all, I was browsing the internet on my computer at home. But yes, music is an important aspect of anything that I do on days like these, so I played U2’s “The Unforgettable Fire” and “New Year’s Day”. I needed Bono’s reassuring, full-of-hope voice. Bono’s like an old