What’s common between Amitabh Bachchan and Barack Obama… or say their POWERFUL spouses Jaya Bhaduri and Michelle Obama… ESPECIALLY WHEN a~n~a~r~k~a~l~i RISES UP to dash to a disco — a post inspired by my daughter’s sketch titled ‘When Daddy Starts Singing”. Continue reading
Greater Voice is against death penalties… Are you not? Then think about a frightening chance of executing an innocent person… + US President Barack Obama’s letter: “Michelle’s been by my side — and I’ve been at hers — for nearly 20 years now. She’s comforted me on tough days and given me inspiration. She’s done so much to raise our two beautiful girls. She’s an incredible leader — and both my wife and my best friend.” + a look at the External Debt Position and the regime change in France. Continue reading
Why should we discuss death when we have such a good life to live… but a debate is raging… as they say – life is short and the wish list too long. Today, I also bring you car leader Maruti’s health card, with a teaser of Ek Tha Tiger… as the PIED PIPER Neelesh Misra is soaking in the moment with Ek Tha Tiger being his first film as scriptwriter. “It’s a privilege co-writing this Salman-Katrina romantic thriller for Yashraj Films with champion director Kabir Khan,” he told Greater Voice. Continue reading
Have you ever accidentally or deliberately swallowed a diamond… or a fruit seed for that matter… and looked for some hysterical answers? Or waited for the same to come out from your other end? AND orange seeds!!! Don’t tell me you never consumed one. NOW WAIT — You will grow a fruit tree inside your belly… with branches coming out of your ears… and leaves sneaking out from eyes, nose everywhere. Continue reading
I bought a Philips hairdryer. What did the company do then… + my stories from Delhi Metro, the world of cricket and Bank of India vis-a-vis 2012 IAS Topper Shena Aggarwal. Yes… hello… what do you do… when your bank does not ensure your easy, free access to operate your account, for which your are fully validly entitled to, being its customer and a law-abiding citizen? Continue reading
There is an urgent need for India to support Treaty language that would prevent transfers of conventional arms to recipients where there is a substantial risk that the items will be used for violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Yes, India has a unique and historic opportunity to help reduce the human suffering and instability caused by the reckless and poorly regulated trade in weapons, munitions and military and security equipment. haven’t Indians suffered repeated armed attacks and hasn’t India stated a number of times that its security interests have been “affected by illicit and irresponsible transfers, especially of small arms, light weapons and explosives”? Continue reading
A 14-year-old creates history in voiceover. Watch the video to believe. Continue reading
Hindi entertainment channel Imagine TV’s poor ratings has finally led to winding up of its operations. Thanks also to its doomed advertising revenues. The poor ratings were hampering further investments, it is learnt by Greater Voice that has always believed that the channel never performed since its inception. Also, there’s a general perception that the channel … Continue reading
During a visit to Kathmandu, over a decade ago, I had found women in bad shape. I was informed that the Nepalese families would spend little money on girls’ higher education, forcing them to marry early. But now, I am told that the cycle of poverty is being taken care of by people there… Continue reading
“Right to Offend: Freedom of Expression in the Internet Age” – A debate on March 29, in the afternoon. You are invited. Continue reading
