Monthly Archives: September 2008

Ek dil, dus afsaane

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

1. In the old days a barber of one village or town would help in the engagement / marriage of a girl of that town / village with a boy of another town / village. Nowadays,several matrimonial web sites are … Continue reading →

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The real life Hero

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Sunil Dutt This is in response to article: “THE REAL LIFE HERO” (Screen, 06th June 2008) on Sunil Dutt. It was a really warm and heart touching tribute on his birthday and was a rare treat for your readers who … Continue reading →

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My letter in Screen 13.06.08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

My letter in Screen 13.06.08 Singer par excellence                                                This refers to your article: “Pitching it right” (Screen May 30, 2008) on Mahendra Kapoor. His versatility as a top-notch singer can be gauged from the fact that he has sung songs … Continue reading →

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My letter in Screen 23.05.08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Mother Dearest Posted: May 23, 2008 at 1043 hrs IST               The article “Maa Of All Times “ by Deepa Karmalkar in Screen dated May 16 was a good compilation of all types of screen mothers ——good, bad, reverential, old, mod … Continue reading →

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My letter in Screen 06.06.08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

L-P – Melody makers   Posted: Jun 06, 2008 at 1042 hrs                                                          Your tribute to Laxmikant on his tenth death anniversary (“Song Of The Legend”, Screen , May 23) was a good gesture. The legend’s personal qualities and the milestones … Continue reading →

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My letter published in Screen of 16.05.08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Oops she did it again Posted: May 16, 2008 at 1048 hrs IST “Malika Sherawat, thy name is controversy” seems to be an apt quote for your editorial ( Screen May 2, 08) This Harayanavi lass surely has a lot … Continue reading →

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Lehman lynched

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Lehman lynched We all have read about the fall of Lehman and takeover of Merryl by BOA. Here’s what I wrote to Financial Express  recently: This refers to your editorial “Lehmanaging finance” (FE 16.09.08). What has happened to Lehman Brothers … Continue reading →

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In the line of Duty

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

I came across an interesting news items in one of the dailies (Times of India 17.09.08) I am reproducing it herebelow with my take on the news item: “COPS FINE PIZZA MAN FOR DELIVERING VERY FAST FOOD”                An Australian pizza … Continue reading →

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BAHADUR NAARI….

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

ANOTHER LIMERICK TRANSLATED FROM ENGLISH TO HINDI-II Please see the earlier translation of a limerick posted by me some time back (about the mouse in the soup) The second limerick I tried my hands on was this: “There was a … Continue reading →

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CHINESE DISH….

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

(A LIMERICK TRANSLATED FROM ENGLISH TO HINDI)                                                                                                                         A Limerick in English is usually a five line piece which conveys the humour quite beautifully and aptly. I tried to translate a few from English to Hindi but I could not … Continue reading →

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