Kandivli Marathon 18,000... or was it 25,000 people who ran the Mumbai Marathon 2006? Don't know... don't care. If marathon's could accomplish anything Mumbai would have been a different city today.
January 22, 2006
January 18, 2006
Independent News and Media to expand in SA?
The Irish media group has hinted it may launch an Indian language newspaper in South Africa. The company owns a 26% equity share in Jagran Prakashan Ltd, the third largest newspaper publisher in India.
The Irish media group has hinted it may launch an Indian language newspaper in South Africa. The company owns a 26% equity share in Jagran Prakashan Ltd, the third largest newspaper publisher in India.
January 17, 2006
Newspapers should be designed for readers, not judges
SND-award-winning, world-class design will not save a newspaper.
SND-award-winning, world-class design will not save a newspaper.
January 13, 2006
January 11, 2006
The Man Who Would Succeed Sharon
Ehud Olmert, the stricken Prime Minister's faithful deputy, faces a tough task convincing voters that he's Sharon's political heir.
Big news at Dow Jones
When a business story breaks, you usually read all about it in the Wall Street Journal. But when the first major business story of the year broke on January 3, the paper whiffed.
When a business story breaks, you usually read all about it in the Wall Street Journal. But when the first major business story of the year broke on January 3, the paper whiffed.
Why I Hate the Internet
Two thousand years of progress and the pinnacle of mankind's achievement online is a website with photos of Paris Hilton looking like she was beaten by a former boyfriend.
Two thousand years of progress and the pinnacle of mankind's achievement online is a website with photos of Paris Hilton looking like she was beaten by a former boyfriend.
Stephen Cole leaves Click Online
After nearly six years at the helm, Stephen Cole is Clicking Online for the last time, as he bows out in the final programme of 2005.
Journalists need permission to blog
Staff at The Washington Times who wish to blog must ask for permission, says editor in chief Wesley Pruden in a memo.
Staff at The Washington Times who wish to blog must ask for permission, says editor in chief Wesley Pruden in a memo.
Filmmaker Rakesh Sharma sues New York
Police stopped him from shooting for a film on taxi drivers in May 2005.
Police stopped him from shooting for a film on taxi drivers in May 2005.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2006
All of the more than 2,000 participants, including presidents and prime ministers, will be asked to provide at least one posting for a blog.
All of the more than 2,000 participants, including presidents and prime ministers, will be asked to provide at least one posting for a blog.
January 10, 2006
Anatomy of a picture
British Prime Minister Tony Blair posed for the portrait in the drawing room at Chequers.
January 09, 2006
Paris Mayor: Free Internet for all
Bertrand Delanoë believes in giving free access to the Internet and wants to push development of a city wide telecom network.
Bertrand Delanoë believes in giving free access to the Internet and wants to push development of a city wide telecom network.
Google Pack is an embarrassing mess
Paul Thurrott has reviewed the Google Pack software bundle (Windows only), and is not impressed. It's obviously a ragbag of applications, but some of them are out of date, and it doesn't deliver the claimed convenience.
Paul Thurrott has reviewed the Google Pack software bundle (Windows only), and is not impressed. It's obviously a ragbag of applications, but some of them are out of date, and it doesn't deliver the claimed convenience.
Yahoo v/s Google
Google may be the darling innovator of the world, but its Yahoo which is actually doing the useful stuff, albeit without much noise and bells.
Google may be the darling innovator of the world, but its Yahoo which is actually doing the useful stuff, albeit without much noise and bells.
January 06, 2006
Prashant Chandra wins PC design contest
The main prize of $50,000 was won by the Indian born designer. Chandra's design might best be described as a 'clam-shell' tablet PC, designed around the idea of a backpack.
The main prize of $50,000 was won by the Indian born designer. Chandra's design might best be described as a 'clam-shell' tablet PC, designed around the idea of a backpack.
Deepend Plate
This amazing saucer combines a double walled glass plate which retains heat. Its recessed compartment allows you to keep things like sauce and honey into the plate without mixing them with the other stuff.
TimeTrax's PopCatcher
Hang on to your briefs, Hollywood. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today, TimeTrax announced the PopCatcher, a device that lets you record over-the-air FM radio, capture songs as MP3s, and create a free music library.
Washington Post to go 'on the air'
The paper is set to begin broadcasting its content on its own radio station in March.
The paper is set to begin broadcasting its content on its own radio station in March.
Lips and squeeze
Hate squeezing that last bit of toothpaste? Not to worry, our Lip-o-suction Toothpaste Squeezer will squeeze out every last bit of toothpaste for you.
Sanjeev Bhaskar turns detective
A brand new comedy is coming to BBC One this month. Chopra Town was written specifically with the actor in mind and is being produced by Hat Trick, the company behind Kumars at No 42.
A brand new comedy is coming to BBC One this month. Chopra Town was written specifically with the actor in mind and is being produced by Hat Trick, the company behind Kumars at No 42.
January 05, 2006
Cell phones tied to family tension
The round-the-clock availability that cell phones and pagers have brought to people's lives may be taking a toll on family life, a new study suggests.
The round-the-clock availability that cell phones and pagers have brought to people's lives may be taking a toll on family life, a new study suggests.
December 22, 2005
Top Ten Web 2.0 Moments of 2005
It's been a huge year for the Web! A time of renewed optimism in Silicon Valley and an incredible number of new web applications.
It's been a huge year for the Web! A time of renewed optimism in Silicon Valley and an incredible number of new web applications.
December 21, 2005
Time, Newsweek made the wrong calls
Week in and out, the two news magazines compete ferociously for access to presidents, celebrities and other newsmakers.
Try this Christmas Challenge
I could not go beyond Level 7 in this flash game.
Update: Reached level 14
I could not go beyond Level 7 in this flash game.
Update: Reached level 14
December 20, 2005
Cell phone PC
Come January 2006 and DualCor Technologies will unveil its cPC, a cross between a WinXP PC and a smart phone running Windows Mobile 5.0
December 16, 2005
Microsoft's vision of the future
Everyone has a different idea of what fun gadgets they would like to see in the future, and some of Microsoft's researchers have been demonstrating in Brussels what they hope might take off.
Everyone has a different idea of what fun gadgets they would like to see in the future, and some of Microsoft's researchers have been demonstrating in Brussels what they hope might take off.
Restrictions on World Cup coverage
Newspaper editors might be surprised to know they won't be allowed to provide full coverage on their web sites.
Newspaper editors might be surprised to know they won't be allowed to provide full coverage on their web sites.
Topless scandal
Well, unfortunately, it does not involve any celebrity and it's only a pair on sandals.
December 15, 2005
NBC edits pole dance from Elton John show
NBC censored a steamy pole dance Pamela Anderson performed while Elton John sang The Bitch is Back during his primetime special.
NBC censored a steamy pole dance Pamela Anderson performed while Elton John sang The Bitch is Back during his primetime special.
RIAA website hacked!
The list of the MP3's that were on the site were actually on the RIAA's servers and many people were able to download them.
The list of the MP3's that were on the site were actually on the RIAA's servers and many people were able to download them.
Not your typical pinup calendar
A calendar put out by the University of Illinois is forgoing leggy pinup girls for a different kind of model. Rather, the school is going for a brainier sort.
TV fridge gets even cooler
You can watch TV on your iPod. Why shouldn't you able to watch it on your refrigerator?
November 30, 2005
The gay experiment that started AIDS in America
There is no doubt that AIDS erupted in the U.S. shortly after government-sponsored hepatitis B vaccine experiments (1978-1981) using gay men as guinea pigs.
There is no doubt that AIDS erupted in the U.S. shortly after government-sponsored hepatitis B vaccine experiments (1978-1981) using gay men as guinea pigs.
November 22, 2005
CNN 'X's Cheney?
According to a very indignant Drudge Report, CNN repeatedly flashed a large “X” over Vice-President Cheney’s face during a live speech.
November 21, 2005
The 7 deadly sins of blogging
'A rather strong title, but I want to share what I think are the seven worst things a blogger can do based on my personal experience.'
'A rather strong title, but I want to share what I think are the seven worst things a blogger can do based on my personal experience.'
November 16, 2005
Watch A Sketch
Watch this sketch materialize before your very eyes, starting with the skeleton. If you're impatient, click the x16 button to speed things up.
I don't like emails: Sir Bob
Live8 organiser has revealed his contempt for e-mails, blaming them for tying up people's time and stopping genuine action.
Live8 organiser has revealed his contempt for e-mails, blaming them for tying up people's time and stopping genuine action.
The breakfast business
At a technology company you might think no one's around for a morning meal, but that's not so at Mountain View.
At a technology company you might think no one's around for a morning meal, but that's not so at Mountain View.
Most relevant media trends for newspapers
PR Week lists its picks for the 10 most important media trends. Nothing is new or shocking, but the list reinforces many of the predictions that have been being made for some time.
PR Week lists its picks for the 10 most important media trends. Nothing is new or shocking, but the list reinforces many of the predictions that have been being made for some time.
September 29, 2005
BBC News to launch reader comment system
The system will enable readers to post comments to the site before an editor has looked at them
The system will enable readers to post comments to the site before an editor has looked at them
First Indian blog network to be launched Oct 5
Another first for the blogosphere is set to be launched October 5 with the launch (of what I believe to be) the first blog network based in India: Instablogs
Another first for the blogosphere is set to be launched October 5 with the launch (of what I believe to be) the first blog network based in India: Instablogs
September 27, 2005
Top 10 worst products
CNET gave you its list of the 10 best products of the decade, but frankly, it had more fun picking the top 10 worst products of the decade
CNET gave you its list of the 10 best products of the decade, but frankly, it had more fun picking the top 10 worst products of the decade
September 25, 2005
For a frank opinion, go to Greg
Greg Chappell grew up in a household where frank opinions were served up at the breakfast table more often than cereal and fruit juice, says Ian Chappell
Greg Chappell grew up in a household where frank opinions were served up at the breakfast table more often than cereal and fruit juice, says Ian Chappell
September 24, 2005
Don't judge a book by its title
The marketers of Tom Wolfe's latest novel have decided his name alone should be enough to sell the book in paperback
The marketers of Tom Wolfe's latest novel have decided his name alone should be enough to sell the book in paperback
September 23, 2005
Get ready for a blackout on STAR Network today
Don’t be surprised if your TV screens go black while watching the STAR Network on September 24
Don’t be surprised if your TV screens go black while watching the STAR Network on September 24
September 15, 2005
Reuters explains photo of Bush bathroom note
Don't blame the photographer.That's the message from Gary Hershorn, a picture editor for Reuters, about the photo that shows President George W Bush writing an all-too-human note during a UN meeting
Don't blame the photographer.That's the message from Gary Hershorn, a picture editor for Reuters, about the photo that shows President George W Bush writing an all-too-human note during a UN meeting
September 11, 2005
Talking KBC
This Sunday, my buddy Tanvi and me grew more and more distraught, on behalf of a participant who couldn’t name the anchor of the television show, The Apprentice, says Merril Diniz.
This Sunday, my buddy Tanvi and me grew more and more distraught, on behalf of a participant who couldn’t name the anchor of the television show, The Apprentice, says Merril Diniz.
Mystery of missing consul-general
A bold experiment in engaging People of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians in deepening relations with India has left a lot of red faces in Canada and raised eyebrows in South Block
A bold experiment in engaging People of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians in deepening relations with India has left a lot of red faces in Canada and raised eyebrows in South Block
September 08, 2005
August 30, 2005
Aakar Patel, Mid-Day Group Editor-in-Chief, quits
The group editor-in-chief of Mid-Day will join Divya Bhaskar as its group editor-in-chief
The group editor-in-chief of Mid-Day will join Divya Bhaskar as its group editor-in-chief
August 29, 2005
August 28, 2005
The rising music stars of tomorrow?
If you've kept your ear pinned to the ground this past year, apart from risking a nasty neck injury, you'll know that diversity within the British Asian music scene has hit a giddy peak, with emerging talent dabbling in a wealth of different genres and striking out against tired labels
If you've kept your ear pinned to the ground this past year, apart from risking a nasty neck injury, you'll know that diversity within the British Asian music scene has hit a giddy peak, with emerging talent dabbling in a wealth of different genres and striking out against tired labels
Dalit writing makes its mark
Next month, the autobiography Untouchables: My Family's Triumphant Journey Out of the Caste System in Modern India will hit American shores
Next month, the autobiography Untouchables: My Family's Triumphant Journey Out of the Caste System in Modern India will hit American shores
August 26, 2005
August 25, 2005
August 24, 2005
Journalism is a verb, not a platform
The message from the New York Times is powerful: Journalism is what we do. Print, web and broadcast are delivery vehicles
The message from the New York Times is powerful: Journalism is what we do. Print, web and broadcast are delivery vehicles
Will compact newspaper revolution take hold?
On August 29, another American newspaper will jump on the tabloid bandwagon
On August 29, another American newspaper will jump on the tabloid bandwagon
Lip syncing is now a crime
Ashlee Simpson, are you listening? A little travel tip for you. Don't go to Turkmenistan, your favorite genre of music has just been made illegal
August 23, 2005
Ain’t no party like a ‘Foreign Policy’ Party
Woo-hoo! Foreign Policy magazine turns 35 next month, and we just got a press release about the wild and crazy celebration the mag has planned
Woo-hoo! Foreign Policy magazine turns 35 next month, and we just got a press release about the wild and crazy celebration the mag has planned
10 steps to a...
Do you want to make money in your home? Forget real estate scams, Tupperware, or becoming a spammer. Create your Web 2.0 company
Do you want to make money in your home? Forget real estate scams, Tupperware, or becoming a spammer. Create your Web 2.0 company
Talk to me
A recent New York Times story on the Google Sidebar had an interesting side note about an annoucement Wednesday of a new 'communication tool' -- could this be the much speculated Google IM?
A recent New York Times story on the Google Sidebar had an interesting side note about an annoucement Wednesday of a new 'communication tool' -- could this be the much speculated Google IM?
Newswatch India
It aims to become the preferred online destination for Indian journalists looking for information pertinent to their profession
It aims to become the preferred online destination for Indian journalists looking for information pertinent to their profession
August 22, 2005
20 most beautiful women under 20
The indiatimes list has Natasha Suri, Aarohi Misra, Sneha Ullal, Deepika Padukone and others...
The indiatimes list has Natasha Suri, Aarohi Misra, Sneha Ullal, Deepika Padukone and others...
Journalist assaulted in Mumbai
Ashish Shukla, PTI's cricket writer, was attacked by the driver and his associate when he was travelling in their taxi from the domestic airport to international airport to catch a flight to Johannesburg en route to Harare to cover the India-Zimbabwe cricket series
Ashish Shukla, PTI's cricket writer, was attacked by the driver and his associate when he was travelling in their taxi from the domestic airport to international airport to catch a flight to Johannesburg en route to Harare to cover the India-Zimbabwe cricket series
Best English learning resources
Recommending websites is not what I do but I found these four sites very helpful for people studying the English language like myself...
Recommending websites is not what I do but I found these four sites very helpful for people studying the English language like myself...
Blog censorship?
A report alleges Google’s new flag feature has been used to censor a blog on the grounds that readers have disagreed with the opinion of Ashok Banker
A report alleges Google’s new flag feature has been used to censor a blog on the grounds that readers have disagreed with the opinion of Ashok Banker
August 21, 2005
August 14, 2005
Sports scribe Darryl Crasto passes away
The Times of India sports editor and former president of the Sports Journalist Federation of India passed away in Mumbai after a prolonged illness
The Times of India sports editor and former president of the Sports Journalist Federation of India passed away in Mumbai after a prolonged illness
August 11, 2005
Coming to a TV near you
Looks like another veteran journalist is signing up with al-Jazeera. This time it's British broadcasting bigwig David Frost
Looks like another veteran journalist is signing up with al-Jazeera. This time it's British broadcasting bigwig David Frost
August 10, 2005
Emmys come to Mumbai
Jennifer Aniston and our own Malini De (Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin's Pari) may soon have something in common! How's that? Simple. The Emmy Awards are coming to India!
Jennifer Aniston and our own Malini De (Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin's Pari) may soon have something in common! How's that? Simple. The Emmy Awards are coming to India!
August 06, 2005
July 31, 2005
June 29, 2005
'Witch' Indira
Former US President Richard Nixon called Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi an 'old witch,' according to recently released documents from the 1970s. His national security adviser Henry Kissinger said, 'the Indians are bastards anyway' in the run-up to the India-Pakistan war of 1971
Former US President Richard Nixon called Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi an 'old witch,' according to recently released documents from the 1970s. His national security adviser Henry Kissinger said, 'the Indians are bastards anyway' in the run-up to the India-Pakistan war of 1971
India plans free software for all
Government has no plan to promote open source software over proprietary products
Government has no plan to promote open source software over proprietary products
June 15, 2005
Newspapers are f***ed
Kurt Andersen claims he has merely stumbled from job to job. But a peek at his résumé — which includes such big media names as The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Time magazine and the Today show — suggests there is more to his success than just luck
Kurt Andersen claims he has merely stumbled from job to job. But a peek at his résumé — which includes such big media names as The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Time magazine and the Today show — suggests there is more to his success than just luck
I hate it when this happens!
You spend all night coming up with a hot headline to go out in, and then that bitch from across town totally shows up in the same thing!
You spend all night coming up with a hot headline to go out in, and then that bitch from across town totally shows up in the same thing!
June 12, 2005
June 11, 2005
India a failed state
Political commentators in India are fond of calling Pakistan a 'failed state,' but few Indians are willing to admit that their own country is hurtling towards anarchy, says Ravi Shanker Kapoor
Political commentators in India are fond of calling Pakistan a 'failed state,' but few Indians are willing to admit that their own country is hurtling towards anarchy, says Ravi Shanker Kapoor
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