If you’re not familiar with the name, Michel Houellebecq is the French novelist, now living in Ireland, who invited the ire of Islamists with his novel Platform in 2001, and whose work is peppered with comments such as: “The dream of all men is to meet little sluts who are innocent but ready for all… Continue reading The Possibility Of An Island: Book Review
Month: November 2005
Engaging his People – The Story of MKPB
‘Is he still a bachelor?’ This was Nari Rustomji remembering MKPB in June 1984 at the Shillong Club when I was introduced to him by a friend as somebody from Manipur. Nari Rustomji of the infamous Shillong Brigadier story during the “Merger Agreement” negotiations in his book, ‘The Enchanted Frontiers’, after his retirement as Chief… Continue reading Engaging his People – The Story of MKPB
Leaving a mark on the BSE
“…As a CA and MBA in Finance from Mumbai in 1984, it was quite a task to find a suitable match for Ms Deena A. Mehta, who went on to become the first and only woman president of the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2001….” “….To be the only woman in a hall of 2,000 would… Continue reading Leaving a mark on the BSE
Fascist and Taliban Trends: SOLI LOQUIES
Fanaticism has escalated alarmingly. Freedom of expression is under siege. One cannot express heterodox opinions except on pain of legal penalties, persecution and social ostracism. Movie star Khushboo opined that men should no more expect their brides to be virgins and added that when youngsters indulge in pre-marital sex they should use protection. Her views… Continue reading Fascist and Taliban Trends: SOLI LOQUIES
The amazing story of Tata Motors’ success
The amazing story of Tata Motors’ success Kausik Datta and Prabodh Chandrasekhar | November 19, 2005 His table in the corner office on the first floor of Bombay House is full of papers, giving it an almost disheveled look. But the man who occupies that table – Ravi Kant, managing director of Tata Motors –… Continue reading The amazing story of Tata Motors’ success
RTI celebrates 75 years
Going platinum Frilly frocks and flaky dal poris–RTI celebrates 75 years Parizaad Khan Mumbai, November 16: THE Sir Ratan Tata Institute supplied the snacks to my school canteen. On the pizza halves, the layer of cheese was as thick as the base and when you bit into a Nutty Finger, it was a perfect blend… Continue reading RTI celebrates 75 years
Couple ties the knot twice in a day
For the first time ever in The Bahamas, a couple tied the knot twice in one day! Bahamian and Indian cultures merged a few weeks ago in Nassau, when Darius Unwala exchanged vowes with Rashmi Prakash Lodha in a Parsee wedding ceremony, followed by a civil ceremony in the same location. More than 200 guests… Continue reading Couple ties the knot twice in a day
