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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Ek dil, dus afsaane
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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My letter in Screen 13.06.08
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
My letter in Screen 23.05.08
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
My letter in Screen 06.06.08
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
My letter published in Screen of 16.05.08
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
Lehman lynched
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
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….
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….
(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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The real life Hero
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 →