Author Archives: rmisra9

Greenpeace and the Nestlé Fallacy

A while back, Greenpeace was floating a petition to save Olive Ridley turtles from the new port at Dhamra being constructed by the Tata group. Seemed a worthwhile cause, I signed up. Since then, GP has seen it fit to … Continue reading

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Bye bye Blogger, hello WordPress

I’ve been struggling for a while about migrating my blog from the blogger network to WordPress. The Google reputation was a major reason at first to start on Blogger, but over the years I’ve been rather frustrated with constantly having … Continue reading

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Taramati: The Legend of an Artist

Recently I had the opportunity to witness a performance of that oft-mentioned Hyderabadi play; Taramati: the legend of an Artist. After reading about it far too many times in the papers, I thought what the hell, may as well check … Continue reading

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The Return

Finally after far too long, I have decided to return to the blogsphere. Hopefully it shall be far more regular than the past many months.

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Armchair cultural studies: Mortality and the search for ‘something real’

Yesterday night, as I was settling in to an hour’s commute back, I spotted a crowd on the opposite side of the road. Curious, I peered out the window. Through the throng of people, I noticed a pair of legs … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Deus ex Machina

It’s done. The end of the Harry Potter saga. Whatever you may make of the Potter mania that swept the globe, Harry Potter is Harry Potter. There is no doubting the permanent effect it has had on the popular imagination. … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the end of the Saga

’tis done. 😦

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Potter update

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

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Harry Potter update update

So, I’ve spent another day, reading the book, as slowly as I can manage. It seems unbelievable. The very last book… an end to the saga…. noooooo! 😦 Today I have barely advanced 40 pages… the prospect of reaching the … Continue reading

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Potter update

Rowling sure weaves a clever yarn, that’s for sure. I’m trying to read as slowly as I can, to enjoy the LAST Potter book ever… … unless of course the money convinces her to write a series of prequels! 🙂 … Continue reading

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