Monthly Archives: January 2007

What is in a designation?

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Kishor

I have had a lot of respect for designations back in India. A director or a senior manager in India would be of certain age with lots of experience and depth in his arena. His qualification and salary would commensurate … Continue reading →

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Second time unlucky

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Kishor

Oman lost to UAE in the final of the Gulf Cup held in Abu Dhabi yesterday. For me, Ismail Mattar was the man who changed the course for UAE in the tournament, despite losing to Oman 2-1 in the opening … Continue reading →

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Muscat City Centre expands

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Kishor

Muscat City Centre – Oman’s top shopping mall –– will be bigger and better very soon. Eighty new shops will be added, and also a three-tier car park to accommodate around 2,500 cars is almost nearing completion. Interestingly, a flyover … Continue reading →

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Shah Rukh rocks, big time!

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Kishor

He is good, very good. You can freeze that. Shah Rukh Khan on Amitabh Bachchan’s seat surely rocks. Joking, hugging, massaging, one lin(er)ing, he seems to be doing just the right things. Just a week, and I am sure the … Continue reading →

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Consolidation, TOI style

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Kishor

Image source: Arun The Times Group has launched a new Kannada daily with the name – The Times of India. Well, the daily is limited to Bangalore city initially, and depending on the success, it will be published in Mysore … Continue reading →

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Filmi, very filmi

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Kishor

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Cola war

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Kishor

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The race of life

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Kishor

Every morning in Africa, a gazelle awakens. It has only one thought on its mind: To be able to run faster than the fastest lion. If it cannot, then it will be eaten. Every morning in Africa a lion awakens. … Continue reading →

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Big B or SRK?

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Kishor

Who is the best? Stephen Colbert roots for King Khan in his show, The Colbert Report. I feel Colbert gets a bit harsh on Amitabh. For me, SRK is an entertainer, and Big B an actor par excellence. Today is … Continue reading →

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Tech-savvy singer

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Kishor

Normally, what does a promising singer’s entourage comprise of? Musicians, managers, publicists, family, etc? Yeah, yeah, you guessed it right. But, for, Atif Aslam, the upcoming singer from Pakistan, there is one more addition to the list – a photographer … Continue reading →

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