Giving voice to the silent masses: Can UK show the way?

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The Sadhu of Ralegaon Sidhi has won the Second Battle of Delhi. A disorganised government licks its wounds and offers placations. It is evident that the mighty UPA has been brought to its knees once again. One may debate the prudence of the Gandhian's demands. And one may question the probity of this government... But the truth remains that among all this brouhaha over a draft Bill, which may or may not be passed by Parliament, one fundamental issue is being left unaddressed. Anna is the hero millions of Indians seem to have pinned their hopes on. I was surprised by the vehemence of the arguments even some experienced journalists put forth in supporting Anna. And the Jan Lokpal Bill has become the quick fix solution to the people's urgent problems. Here is a billion strong country plagued by a vicious disease no true democracy should be afflicted with.......

A Symbol of Progress?

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My sister has just joined IIT Bombay... And far from happy I am a little apprehensive. The issue is simple. Money. Specifically The Rupee. Not the lack of it. Not the abundance of it. Just the symbol of it. The media, as usual, has been going gaga over the new rupee symbol... And the enthusiasm has been infectious on the web too. I've even seen friends musing on Facebook on when they'll see it on keyboards! Considering the fact that the '£' '¥' '€' signs don't feature in most keyboards available in India... I guess never. Not unless India decides to ban US standard keyboards and make desi versions mandatory! And considering the fact that the much hyped new rupee sign is utterly devoid of any originality, I hope people are never forced to use the ruddy thing! Mind you, I like the idea of a....

Oracles Gone 'Wild'

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First it was the oracle octopus... Countered with lemurs, camels and giraffes... This is ridiculous! Cephalopods are pretty intelligent. An octopus can even open a screw top bottle by itself. But to call it psychic at first was just cute... NOT something anyone should have taken seriously! It was all a lark I suppose. (No, no not the bird!) But the moment poor Paul started getting 'death through grilling' threats, it has all gone to the dogs (No, not real ones!). I mean come on! It is evident the poor thing doesn't know (and frankly doesn't care) about who wins a lousy football match! Paul was probably attracted more by the coat of arms on the Spanish flag than the plain ol' German tricolor... or the Dutch one. Who knows! The oracle wars seem to have taken a ridiculous turn with a Dutch zoo doing a....