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Does the government have the right to refuse security to an Indian citizen or business?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Harshad Oak

The Indian Premier League security fiasco had me wondering if it is within the Indian constitution for a government to refuse security to a legal Indian citizen or enterprise. I am no constitution expert, but I would expect providing security … Continue reading →

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Tendulkar Creates Something That Would Last For Centuries

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Harshad Oak

Tendulkar today created something that might well last for 100s of years. No, not the record for the highest number of runs in Test cricket… Sachin Tendulkar today gave a super quote. When asked about the severe criticism he has … Continue reading →

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Royal Challengers Is Obvious Surrogate Advertising For Alcohol

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Harshad Oak

It’s good to know that the Health Minister has challenged the name of the Bangalore Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team, “Royal Challengers”. It’s however sad that it takes the Health Minister of the country to speak up before the … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Maharajas?

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Post the T20 world cup, Dhoni is said to be making crores more and every other cricketer is making lakhs more. Good for them and best wishes to them. However something that isn’t good for us, is how our tax … Continue reading →

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