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A simple chapter in the life of Raj Bhajan….

September 25, 2011

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“No, you have missed it. You will not be able to take the Brussels flight.” Raj Bhajan stood there breathing heavily and literally jumping at the front desk. Pretty sure, that at a distance, a little kid whispered, “Mom, look! Toad from X-men.” Here he was, excited, headed back to India after 3 years, 1… [Read more…]

Anna Hazare’s anti corruption movement – Do we really need it ?

August 19, 2011

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Its been an exciting week for Indians and the Indian media. I have been reading various posts and news articles on whether there is a need for such a protest and whether this will clean up our country? Yes, we do need this movement and no, this alone will not clean up the system. We… [Read more…]

Lets build more roads

March 3, 2011

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We all know that, don’t we? Better roads and infrastructure leads to a better economy. But how about throwing some insight from a common man’s perspective? These are the few things which needs to be fixed for a happier Indian. Agriculture – Food price inflation Public transport system – Trains More cars for the booming… [Read more…]

Being vegetarian

January 4, 2011

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Random mumblings! “Oh! You are a vegetarian, that’s sad! Not a vegan? Then, it’s not that bad, is it?” Of all the comments I have got, that was the funniest. I get such comments quite often when you go out with people, meet new living creatures who cannot survive without meat. The worst part is… [Read more…]

Bye supspage

October 28, 2009

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The old website had to go. It was running from 2006, September 04. After 3 years, 2 months with 47,000 page hits, the site had to be closed. I had to get a better webpage name, a name better than supspage …. Welcome to a new site, the same content still available, but the posts… [Read more…]

What do you have for breakfast?

July 28, 2009

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Holidays can be fun and good for many reasons. Typically start off with the regular chores and then head off to have your breakfast. And the question starts, what do you have for break fast ? Starts off with a variety of cuisines and options you have nearby. Mexican, sub, Thai, Indian, Chinese? How did… [Read more…]

India Elections 2009

May 17, 2009

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From an article written by Ramachandra Guha on BBC news site. In the first weeks of 1967, the Times of London dispatched a reporter to cover the Indian elections. Travelling around the country, he saw – or thought he saw – a mood of apathy and helplessness. Some Indians he talked to had expressed a… [Read more…]

Masters from US of A ? Not needed anymore, say young Indians

March 27, 2009

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Found an interesting article related to the mind set of many young students who have finished their Under Graduation. Here is the link. ET article With funding being low in many universities and job not assured after completing Masters, one has to think the necessity and benefits of studying in the United States. I have… [Read more…]

2009 !!!

January 1, 2009

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Had gone to pick up Satish from the airport. First signal and it was green @ Golden Rod intersection. First Food – Snickers Ice Cream First song of 2009 – Mona Lisa from Mr. Romeo Anyway, had a good time. Went to the temple in the evening and to an Indian Restaurant (Udipi’s) for dinner.… [Read more…]

To the southern tip of USA

December 16, 2008

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What a trip !! Here goes.. We started off at 4 AM (5 AM) on 13th morning. Destination was Key West, stops being Everglades and Miami. We rented two G6 pontiacs and a “Chevrolet box car”. Started off with blaring music. I do not remember the combination of people in the cars but we had… [Read more…]