Category Archives: personal

On sports and the gender divide

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aditya

Yesterday, a couple of unrelated activities brought out the difference between men and women in the world of sports, even today. In the morning, I turned on the television to see if could catch the highlights of India’s defeat to … Continue reading →

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The Fireflies Festival of Sacred Music 2010

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Aditya

It seemed like it was just a few weeks ago that I went for the 2009 Fireflies Festival. But just last week at the Fireflies Ashram I was at the Fireflies Ashram off Kanakapura Road attending the 2010 edition. Last … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carter talks about how religion subjugates women

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Aditya

Recently on the Guardian, former American President Jimmy Carter has written an article “The words of God do not justify cruelty to women.” He talks about why he left his church, the Southern Baptist, because the leaders ordained that women … Continue reading →

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Freedom anyone?

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Aditya

Recently, on Slashdot, a member from the UK asked the question “Which country should I move to?” His point being that the UK is becoming increasingly less free, and he wants to know which country would be better. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Live long and prosper!

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Aditya

// // So, finally, I got to see the new Star Trek movie. And the best part was that I watched it in a proper movie hall – not one of these itty bitty 100-seater tiny multiplex large screen home-theatre … Continue reading →

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Joint Statement on the Barbaric Assault in Mangalore (please add your names) « Ultra Violet

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Aditya

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Most Husbands nowadays, have stopped beating their wives…

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Aditya

Most Husbands nowadays, have stopped beating their wives…, originally uploaded by SA_Steve. O! Really? My goodness – times have changed haven’t they?

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‘Tis Hard to Pee Straight

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Aditya

‘Tis Hard to Pee Straight   – it is! Really!

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How time flies!

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Aditya

So, it’s the new year again. And, of course, I haven’t been blogging for the longest time. So I thought it’s useful to use the new year to start again at my beginnings (and never breathe a word about my … Continue reading →

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Sunday! D-day for Lewis!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Aditya

Aargh! Lewis! Why did you leave it so late? Again seven points! Okay, okay. For those who haven’t been keeping up with the latest in Formula1 – under which rock have you been hiding? – Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix will … Continue reading →

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