Category Archives: Politico Analytico
The language of the victims
It makes a difference what language your victims speak. By targeting foreigners and wealthy Indian elites, the Mumbai terrorists have received saturation coverage — at least in U.S. media. Why? For one thing, it is a national U.S. holiday, and … Continue reading
Filed under Politico Analytico, The Subcontinent
Deepak Chopra, CNN Analyst
I always found the export of “Indian spirituality” to be a dubious industry. Somewhere between the foreigner-oriented ashrams and the exchange of dollars into rupees, I smelled a little exotification. Still, I maintained a healthy skepticism towards my skepticism. In … Continue reading
Filed under Indo-Americana, Politico Analytico, The Subcontinent
“India’s 9/11″
It is a curious thing, this business of labels. The terrible attacks in Mumbai could easily be called 11/26, but instead, the corner of the screen says “India’s 9/11″.
Filed under Politico Analytico, The Subcontinent
Political video antics
This partisan stuff is fun to watch, but you shouldn’t take it too seriously: McCain wanted to be president. He opposed Bush … because he wanted to be president. After he lost to Bush, he supported Bush … because he … Continue reading
Filed under Campaign 2008, Politico Analytico
Eight years in four minutes
I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own…. I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemies’ … Continue reading
Filed under Masala, Politico Analytico
