In a nation where life is cheaper than sawdust, one more tragedy and a few score bodies mean nothing. With instant death by any mode stalking the land at every step, the rails are but yet another avenue for the omni-present grim reaper (or Yama) to collect his deadly daily dues. Continue Reading
In TN, Periyar is a touchy topic. One is supposed to touch upon the subject only in reverential tones, while even the slightest touch of a critique of him automatically evokes wild reactions. The long departed leader himself might have advocated rationalism as the touchstone of his ideology Continue Reading
The business of politics has always been a very rewarding proposition for its practitioners. But politics has never been so kind to business and has rarely showed any reciprocity to the latter’s generosity. Continue Reading
My five-year-old daughter’s class-mate came calling on her a few days back. The duo had planned to do their homework together. But the friend had forgot to bring her pencil. Continue Reading