Thursday, May 24, 2012

I promised myself

not to get caught up with all the hustle bustle of my job. But over the last 2 weeks I failed to keep my promise. It comes crashing down on you very quickly. The foremost thing is for me to be happy. I need to remember that. The negativity spreads everywhere, especially more so on to the people you care for. I hope I can control the pressure better!

Monday, May 21, 2012

What more can you say?

Finally, this government lacks the willpower to deter potential tax evaders—the big fish that is. The surest way to do so will be to disclose the names of evaders that are available with the government. Given that our politicians are sure to figure on such a list, confidentiality of agreements with other governments and, hold your breath, human rights of tax evaders (page 68 of the white paper) come in the way of public disclosures. This is difficult to believe.

The ridicuoussness of India's ruling class and their arguments! Full piece here

Thursday, May 03, 2012

An interesting article

on Mike Proctor part of the great South African side during the time South Africa was banned. 

Most interesting excerpt!

Is it hard for you to reconcile yourself to the fact that you lost what may well have been a fantastic career as an international cricketer?
Not, it's not. Yes, I lost a Test career. But what is a Test career compared to the suffering of 40 million people? Lots of people lost a great deal more in those years, and if by missing out on a Test career we played a part in changing an unjust system, then that is fine by me.

Thats quite nice!