Category Archives: India

Today’s tweet in tomorrow’s newspaper

My tweet on the Bangalore murder was published in Bangalore Mirror newspaper on August 15, 2010. I came to know of it from one of my Twitter friends on that morning. All I remember is this particular tweet was RT-ed … Continue reading

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World Cup soccer fever in Kannur, Kerala

Photos: Mrudu Naik

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Oman jinx for Indian politicians

I had blogged about this earlier, but again my theory proved right when Shashi Tharoor was asked to quit from the cabinet yesterday. For starters, Tharoor was in Oman in February this year, and in two months time he gets … Continue reading

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Oman musings

I have decided to write a diary at the end of every quarter, and this is the Q1 effort. Unsung heroes The Government of the Sultanate of Oman last week extended the amnesty deadline extended to expatriates (including Indians) living … Continue reading

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Omani national dress (dishdasha)

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Out of the frying pan into the pyre

Always I used to think why low-paid workers from India opt to work in Oman for low salaries. Low salaries are just one part. To get a two-year visa, they shell out RO 500 (INR 60,000) to agents back home. … Continue reading

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India random pix

Stop and proceed: Speed breakers along National Highways in Kerala. 18 degrees — temperature in my hometown now. River Cauvery. Come monsoon, and the river will flow over the bridge at least thrice a season. I love these sweet paans, … Continue reading

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LuLu enters transport business?

Reader ASHWIN RAO emails a photo of a bus in Udupi (South India) which sports the LuLu logo. Has the LuLu conglomerate moved into transport business or is this is a case of an enthusiastic bus owner trying to show … Continue reading

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Separated at birth?

(Left) Khalid Al Nabhani, Omani tennis player. (Right) Irfan Pathan, Indian cricketer.

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Oman’s Asma a hit with Indian audience

Omani singer Asma Mohammed Rafi has been voted out of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Zee TV’s popular talent show, last week. Asma, who has no formal training in music, had reached the last six stage with the mere support … Continue reading

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