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Monthly Archives: March 2008
The sea and the tragedy of Sunderbans
Imagine going to bed at night not knowing whether you will be washed away by the sea. The roaring waves keeping you awake as they hurl themselves on the shore. And the sea just a bit closer when you step … Continue reading
Top talent for Abu Dhabi newspaper
Whoever thought the Gulf would turn into a media hub? But that's the way it is — and not just because of the Iraq war. With new publications coming on stream funded by oil money, there is already talk of … Continue reading
The sexy Mughals
City of Djinns: A Year In Delhi by William DalrympleThe foppish, snobbish Indian Muslim nobility were no different from the French and English aristocrats. They were as cultured, sophisticated and sensual. Eighteenth century Indian Muslim aristocrats visiting each other exchanged … Continue reading
Only web-savvy journos for Guardian
Writing, reporting and editing skills are no longer enough for journalists working for the Guardian and Observer newspapers in Britain. Guardian News and Media denies it is ditching experienced print journalists in favour of web-savvy younger staff, reports Press Gazette. … Continue reading
Indian Singaporeans and Indian expats
There is little intermixing between Indian Singaporeans and Indian expatriates in Singapore. They will draw closer together if the expatriates settle down in Singapore, says Shashi Tharoor. But will the descendants of the expatriates be as successful as them? Tharoor, … Continue reading
The New York Times language cops
A Singapore newspaper is looking for journalists who can make their stories sing. Sing only — and not dance as well? The New York Times makes no such demands. Its editors just want the stories to "flow" — run smoothly … Continue reading
Bye-bye Ford, hello Tata
Isn’t it funny that an Indian company is saving British jobs and pensions just when Britain is making it harder for Indians to enter Britain? The Press Association reports: Thousands of UK motoring jobs and pensions have been safeguarded after … Continue reading
How China is reshaping the world
Western leaders concerned about democracy and human rights in China are barking up the wrong tree. Not even the Chinese intelligentsia is keen on democracy, says a fascinating article in Prospects magazine. Apparently, there is a new right, which brought … Continue reading
Obama, Hillary, Johnson and King
Hillary Clinton offended Barack Obama and a great many others when she recalled President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. She said: I would point to the fact that that Dr King’s dream began to be realized when President Johnson … Continue reading
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