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Radhika's Corner: 11/2012
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Monday, November 19, 2012. Anyway, 'The Hindu' newspaper today took an interesting diversion from convention that I thought was worth blogging. The broadcast media stuck to conventional coverage of the demise of Bal Thackeray. So did all the western media with their predictable epithets. 'The Hindu' had the editorial - A troubling legacy' and an article ' Why I can’t pay tribute to Thackeray'. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Radhika's Corner: 07/2013
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013. The recent judgment on the Trayvon Martin case and the sad demise of Ilavarasan in TN, reinforced the feeling how similar we all are. It is ironic and tragic. Though the details of the two cases are very different, fundamentally there is the common element of how our preconceived notions dictate what is perceived as aggression and what is perceived as defense. They are out to get us, so let us get them before'. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Radhika's Corner: Fifty Shades
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015. I haven't read the book. No, not because of any moral or even literary objections, I simply haven't gotten around to it. When it comes to the movie though I am pretty sure I am not going to go to watch it. No, again not because of any moral objections. I would have if it had been Matt Bomer. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Meaning of it all.
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Radhika's Corner: 03/2013
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Friday, March 15, 2013. As it happens from time to time, after a long gap, I was compelled to visit my blog and update. The reason - a remark by the Italian ambassador. In the context of the row about the marines who were allowed to go home and are now refusing to return, he remarked the two mature democracies would sort this out. Friday, March 08, 2013. I have great respect for Ang Lee that I knew it was going to be difficult for me to not like Brokeback mountain. Not that I tried.
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Radhika's Corner: Choices?
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Saturday, April 04, 2015. The Vogue video, quite stylishly made with Deepika Padukone talking about choices seems to have stirred up a lot of emotions. Such a video with dubious motives, can still be leveraged to have further conversations about women’s rights or lack thereof, can it not? In a society where some of the said choices can lead to fatal results, perhaps an exuberant assertion or declaration however illusory, that these choices are ours to make is much needed.
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Radhika's Corner: 09/2014
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Sunday, September 28, 2014. Mr Modi somberly paying homage at 9/11 site, Hilfiger weighing in on his fashion sense, twitterati comparing his visit to that of Swami Vivekananda, Goswami on the streets of NY, all took a back seat. Amma has been convicted. Wednesday, September 24, 2014. There was also the joke about Indian trains never being on time. That has been put to rest as well. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Radhika's Corner: Heavenly weather
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Wednesday, March 04, 2015. Kind of. Surprise showers have left the roads glistening with red slushy borders. It has been a monsoon like feeling last two days here. Only difference I noticed, with a startling realization is there wont be these pods of seeds on the pavements later half of the year. And the trees would be full of flowers. There is so little opportunity in an urban setting such as this to feel close to nature. And when it comes, it is to be cherished. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Radhika's Corner: 10/2014
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Friday, October 03, 2014. It was a grand spectacle. The crowd went crazy about him no doubt. I wasn't really sure how to interpret the Madison Square Garden show. I mean Prime Minister Modi's visit of course. Balloons, Hugh Jackman, Star Wars quote. Seriously? Despite what John Oliver said I thought the Force quote was fun, Mr. Modi delivered it with commendable aplomb. Our PM cannot possibly quote Wolverine from X-Men First Class, can he now? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Radhika's Corner: 02/2014
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Sunday, February 16, 2014. Read the news about Penguin India's agreement to pulp T. He Hindus: An Alternative History. I was quite astonished at his presumption, condescension [I am no school girl] and lastly the disdain. I still am not clear as to why this well researched, brilliantly written book that could have resulted only from someone's deep commitment to Hinduism studies, is provoking such anger. I was so moved and inspired by the book that I wrote a short piece. Sad, sad event.
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Radhika's Corner: 11/2014
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Monday, November 17, 2014. Have always been a fan of spy stories. Have been watching this season of 'Homeland' with considerable interest. The series has definitely gotten better with the death of Brody. While some of the dialogues about US interest in Saudi oil etc. is overdone already, it is quiet courageous of the writers to explore the grey areas like the way Carrie recruits or attempts to recruit Aayan. It almost works in her favor. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
