Golf and the fine art of wasting timeGolf and the fine art of wasting time
THERE’S an old saying that runs thus: old golfers never die, they only lose their balls. Speaking as one who had his first walk around a golf course, I must[...]
Month: January 2010
How governments deceive the publicHow governments deceive the public
IT’S interesting indeed when government policy is thrown open to the public, ostensibly for a debate to seek feedback on how the policy in question goes down with the masses.[...]
Indian deaths in Melbourne continue unabatedIndian deaths in Melbourne continue unabated
A TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD Indian student was stabbed to death in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray a few days back. He is just the latest statistic in a grim tale that has[...]
Catches win matches. But then you knew that…Catches win matches. But then you knew that…
WHAT do you say to a wicketkeeper who has just cost you a Test win against Australia in Australia? If you are a good diplomat, you take the blame for[...]
Test cricket can be exciting. But the crowds ain’t there…Test cricket can be exciting. But the crowds ain’t there…
AUSTRALIA has just pulled victory out of the jaws of defeat to register a 36-run win over Pakistan in a fantastic Test match played in Sydney. But there were few[...]
Building community in an Indian villageBuilding community in an Indian village
WHEN people talk about India these days, they talk of a modern, powerful country that has an impact on world policy. They talk of an economic superpower. They talk about[...]