Entries from August 2007

August 31, 2007

Ramgopal Varma ki Aag

Rajeev Masand of CNNIBN says-
Ramgopal Varma Ki Aag is actually a mockery of that timeless gem because it turns out to be everything that the original film was not - way-over-the-top, too-long-too-boring, and entirely mindless. Much-loved moments from Sholay are parodied by Varma and for that you want to wring his neck.
Khalid Mohommed one of [...]

August 31, 2007

Parenting

Millions of people  all over the world  express their  opinions about politics, sports and entertainment. Sometimes about subjects totally unknown to them. Same can be said about  parenting — anyone can be wrong, and anyone can be right.When we raise a child, we are preparing that young person to live in this world. Everyone around [...]

August 30, 2007

The Other Extreme……….

Everyday I hear stories about female foeticide and gender discrimination. In the north eastern state of Meghalaya, the situation is very different. Here in the Khasi and Jaintia tribes  daughters  inherit all the ancestral property. Much of the property goes to the Ka Khadduh - the youngest daughter. There is no scope for a dowry [...]