Rajeev Suri Boots 17,000 Nokia Siemens Employees

Nokia Siemens Networks CEO Rajeev Suri today gave the heave-ho to 17,000 employees. According to Suri: We believe that the future of our industry is in mobile broadband and services – and we aim to be an undisputed leader in these areas. At the same time, we need to take the necessary steps to maintain […]

Rockstar BO – Turns Flaccid in 2nd Wknd

The Ranbir Kapoor-Nargis Fakhri film Rockstar has been unable to sustain its decent opening. In its second weekend, the film’s U.S. box office collections fell 68% to $196,166. That’s not a good sign. But since the movie was nothing to write home about we’re not shedding any tears. Here’s how Rockstar fared compared to a […]

No, America is Not a Police State

Let’s lecture the Egyptians and the Syrians and the Libyans on how to treat protesters. After all, good advice is always meant for others, right? Here at home, America’s policemen have run amok on non-violent student protesters pepper-spraying them, beating them with truncheons, arresting them and harassing them endlessly at the behest of their political […]

When Harry Tries to Marry – NRI Junk Not for Humans

Even if we were not sloshed tonight, we wouldn’t have liked When Harry Tries to Marry. Not one bit. Truth be said some movies are best watched in a soused state. Otherwise, it can be too hazardous to one’s sanity. This evening, we poured ourselves a large one, and then another large one and another […]

Nazi Pope Benedict Offended by (un)Kiss

Nazi Pope Benedict XVI Resigning We’ve never been great fans of Benetton clothes or for that matter their ‘United Colors of Benetton’ ads. Until today, that is. Hey, who can resist the great (un)smooching, Photoshopped pictures below from Benetton’s new “Unhate” ad campaign. 😉 A Kiss is Just a Kiss….And When Two Lovers Woo Where […]