Shobhika Puri
Shobhika Puri is a freelance writer.
Pranab gets a call and ‘I’ become happy?
It is strange how one reacts to events in other people’s lives even if they do not concern us. This is especially true when such events happen in the lives of people in positions of power.
Loss of Innocent Lives
Kashmir is boiling. Nothing new or may be unexpected because it has been so for too long now. Sadly, the reason yet again is internal fighting that is completely avoidable.
Media’s Moral Failure
Bhopal gas tragedy is back in the news again nearly 26 years after this ghastly incident took place. Over 20,000 people were killed within days and people continue to suffer till today.
The Dying Spirit of Sportsmanship
We, Indians, love cricket. We eat, drink and sleep cricket. We even go to the extent of worshipping some of our cricketers. All this is good as long as it is harmless.
Is death enough for Kasab?
Almost a year and a half after the 26/11 attacks, Ajmal Amir Kasab -- the lone terrorist who was captured alive -- was given death sentence.
Why single out Lalit Modi?
The unceremonious exit of Lalit Modi from the post of IPL commissioner, right after the IPL-III finals and a few hours before the IPL governing council meet, is bound to raise questions.
It’s Black. It’s White… It’s Black and White
Tuesday’s Cut Motions by the Opposition were cut short by the UPA.
The US for us
Whether we like it or not, whether we accept it or not, whether we hate it or love it, one thing remains - we, Indians, love to keep a close eye on the developments in the US of A.