A Century of the Nasranis of Central Travancore
The “migration to migration” story of four generations of a Nasrani Christian family of Meenachil Taluk, Kottayam, Kerala.
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Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – Very Dusty, Mr.Bond.
Sean Connery returned as James Bond in the seventh installment of the series after one appearance by George Lazenby. This also was the Connery’s last appearance in the official series. The movie was rushed, without imagination and tries to achieve much but falls flat, despite some well executed sequences. Will be remembered for kicking off…
For Customer Care, Dial WTF – Part 2
…Continued from Part -1 Ring-Ring-Ring-Ring!! The music/loan-sale/importance reminder routine came to an abrupt end. The sound of the phone ringing at the other end, the fruit of all my hard work, rudely shook me out of my reverie on how I would accomplish the second and more treacherous part of my mission. The machine had been won over, now…
United 3411 And How The Rules Of Capitalism Have Changed
The shocking incident of the brutal eviction of Dr.Dao from the overbooked United Express flight 3411 to ostensibly make space for some of their crew was, as per the free-market gospels of the post-WW2 world religion of capitalism that promises salvation through consumerism, an unpardonable sacrilege that promises eternal punishment for United Airlines in bankruptcy hell. However,…
Starbucks, Walmart and the Indian Socialist Hangover
Starbucks have opened shop in India – A 4500 square foot store in Mumbai, in the historic Elphinstone building at the Horniman Circle, South Bombay, next to the Bombay Stock Exchange (Click here for address and location of the Starbucks Mumbai outlet). Globetrotting, liberated Indian yuppies celebrated by uploading pics of them hanging around the…
Silsilafication – The YouTube Pwnage of Kerala
Disclaimer: Viewing videos given in this post may cause brain damage, insanity, Hulk Disease or all of these. You know the drill: Watch at your own risk. I am not responsible. Also, knowledge of Malayalam is not a pre-requisite. Mediocrity knows no language. Everyone knows there are a lot of things wrong with Kerala. But…
Hangover Part 2 – Hangover from The Hangover.
Director – Todd Phillips Cast – Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helmes, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong. Genre – Comedy Watch Because – Some funny moments, Entertaining second half Dont Watch Because – Tries too hard, Missing situational humor, Does not live up to expectations, Shoddy direction, editing. Rating – ♥♥ and a half out of 5 VERDICT –…
Of Insurance Companies and Customer Harassment – A True Story
There is no such thing as customer service in India as we all know. All that goes on in this country under the guise of “providing services” is just a sham of organized ripping off of unsuspecting people of all their money under the guise of something or the other, and helped on by the…
To Get Back at Autorickshaws, Take the Bus!
Much has been outraged about the autorickshaw drivers in Bangalore and their overcharging habits. People seem to be helpless in front of them trying to wring out a profit by hook or by crook, the law often being helpless. But sorry to say, many a time the naive passenger who has a chance to get…
Bangalore: A Tale of Two Cities
Whenever there occurs an incident that disturbs the peace of the city of Bangalore, like does with increasing frequency these days be it over the Kaveri river water-sharing issue or when women are assaulted during celebrations, social media, mainstream media, and personal discussions erupt with messages and expressions of shock, surprise, indignation, and disbelief. “Isn’t…
The Canadian Dream Job
The primary aim of white-collar economic migration is migration itself than an intention to build a career.
Cradle of Filth Live in Bangalore!
(So it was over, rain played spoilsport :( Don’t be sad, there will be more chances!) Metalheads, rejoice! After what seems ages, finally India’s rock capital will finally witness a *real* rocking concert! Brit Symphonic Metal act Cradle of Filth, have announced they will perform live at Palace Grounds, Bangalore, India on Saturday, the 23rd…