Sidharth Bhatia

Jan 27, 2011
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The writer is a senior journalist and commentator on current affairs based in Mumbai

Who’s a true patriot?

All those who went to missionary schools will remember that the day began with the prayer, “Our Father thou art in heaven.” The whole student assembly, led by a teacher or a student with a good voice,

100, yes, but no spark

The centenary of Indian cinema has got a lot of people quite excited.

Arnab Goswami to BCCI lawyer: “Is this a cover up?” BCCI lawyer: “No, it’s not a cover up.” Arnab Goswami: “I am asking you again, is this a cover up?” BCCI lawyer: “No, it’s not a cover up.”

Ever since the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal broke on Thursday morning (May 16), there have been two equally tiresome responses. On Thursday itself, a succession of former cricketers, Indian or otherwise, turned up in television studios and spoke about the “romance of the game” being violated.