Dictatorial Democracy

July 18, 2006 in Politics, Rants

In a Democracy, people are supposed to be amture & free to speak, to read & to choose what they want to buy, sell & own. without such freedoms the word has no meaning.
Some of us still harbour illusions that India is a democracy just because we elect our government (lord & masters?). However, for [...]

A Nerd in a Cave

July 17, 2006 in Links, Productivity/Tools, Thoughts

Rands talks about every Nerd’s Cave in this insightful piece. Check out the Nerd’s behaviour when in zone:
Once I’ve successfully traversed my morning routine and have entered The Zone, I am OFF LIMITS. I mean it. Intruding into The Cave and disrupting The Zone is no different than standing up in the middle of the [...]

Voices In Man’s Head Make Great Point About Time Management

July 17, 2006 in Humor, Links

Onion talks about me. Do read.
“I shudder to think where I’ll end up on time a month from now, or worse, what I’ll be on time for.”

Writers Against Terrorism On Mumbai Blasts

July 14, 2006 in Links, Politics

If you haven’t already, please do check out Writers Against Terrorism, a group blog that has some well-thought yet impassioned articles.
After writing Crush the Bastards, I wondered if there were other people who thought as I did. Or was I as usual over-reacting. And then someone sent me the link to Writers Against Terrorism.
3 of [...]

QOTD 14-July-2006

July 14, 2006 in Life, Quotes

Via lazyway, comes this wonderful quote from Thelonious Monk:
There are no wrong notes on the piano, just better choices

Mumbai Blasts: Prayer of a Wife

July 13, 2006 in Links, Politics

After the blasts, Shoefiend writes a 55 word prayer
Excellent insights into the thoughts of those waiting at home. Do read.