Poll: Do you like the new commenting system?
Let me know if you prefer Disqus IntenseDebate comment systems. I’ve given two screenshots and have explained some issues that matter to me. What matters to you?
Climate Change – The Arrogance of Skepticism
Why you shouldn’t try to “find out the truth about Climate Change” for yourself. There are much better ways to use one’s intelligence.
Kashmir – Azadi from what??
What do the Kashmiris want Azadi from? They live in a free country and democratically elect their own government. So what’s the problem here?
BlackBerry – I have a right to private communication
I have a right to communicate without the fear of eavesdroppers listening in. The Indian government needs to come to terms with encryption.
“Society” is a big lie
Tear down sweeping statements like “xyz will harm society” – see how the moral police are using words to you try and control you
How to Smuggle a Nuclear Liability Bill
It’s easy to pull a fast one on the people of a democracy. Let everyone agree to a bill after debating it for days, and then at the last moment, quietly introduce a small but crucial change which almost reverses the meaning! Now we cross our fingers and hope no one notices. Usually no one … Read more
Stop "Harming" Me!
No one can be “harmed” by a painting or a book. Those who claim that something “offends” them should just learn to deal with it!
Never use dishwashing liquid…
Learning not to use dish washing liquid in the dishwasher – the hard way
Dealing with a loved one's death
How do you cope when a person close to you dies? It’s one of those things we feel will never happen to us, but which can be just around the corner…
Cell Phone frustration in the US
Owning a mobile phone in the US is a nightmare for us Indians. They come with contracts, and are locked in.