Monthly Archives: December 2007

Where’s the real Pune? Where’s the city centre?

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Harshad Oak

With cities like Mumbai where an overwhelming majority of citizens travel south for work but stay up north, it’s quite obvious where the city centre is. However it’s intriguing how city centre means different things to different people in Pune. … Continue reading →

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The Share Market Bull Run Infection

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Every few days, newspaper frontpages announce the Sensex’s march past another milestone, 10000, 15000, 20000 and so on. You have photos of brokers jumping for joy and quotes from experts. Business channel hosts are all smiles and it feels like … Continue reading →

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No VIPs – Time For An Equality Of Citizens Act

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Harshad Oak

The chiefs of the 3 armed forces were recently exempted from security checks at airports. In the build up to this decision, you got quotes like “It is a shame that India cannot accord a small privilege for those who … Continue reading →

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Viva Las Vegas! – City Offers More Than Just Casinos and Gambling

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Harshad Oak

In my last piece I wrote about my time in San Francisco. After a hectic work week at San Francisco, me, my wife and a friend headed to Las Vegas. Las Vegas is casino country. You step out of the … Continue reading →

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