Generic drugs manufacturer Ranbaxy USA has confessed to engaging in criminal behavior and agreed to pay a $500 million fine (covering both criminal and civil fines and forfeiture). The fine is the largest imposed by the U.S. on a generic drugs manufacturer. Ranbaxy – Japanese Firm Now Ranbaxy USA is a subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories […]
All governments violate the basic rights of their citizens in the interests of the powerful and the wealthy. Nothing new about it. Right through history, it’s been that way whatever be the form of government in any country you look at. India, China, Nazi Germany, Vietnam, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, South Africa, Pol Pot’s Cambodia, the […]
So you are a desi with just five hours to poke around Washington DC before heading back to Palookaville. Excuse me, I borrowed Palookaville from Marlon Brando who used the word in one of the most famous scenes in motion picture history. Let’s get back to DC, shall we, and leave Brando and On The […]
Many winters ago, I purchased Samosas at an Indian grocery store in New York for 75 cents. On my way back home, it struck me that I did not have a microwave to heat my Samosas. So I made a detour to the mall and picked up an LG microwave for $75 so that my […]
(For SI Blog Reader Shadowfax_Arbit and possibly many other Karthik Fans ) Since SI is in a Karthik mood lately, we sat down to watch Mouna Ragam (1986). Mouna Ragam is hailed as one of the finest films put out by Mani Ratnam, an highly overrated director in our not-so-humble opinion. Not surprising, given that […]
When I heard Trader Joe’s new Indian offering was Aloo Chaat Kati Pouches, I was more than eager to try ’em. Like most desis, I crave Chaat (Indian street food) and found it intriguing that it’s now available in frozen form. So I made the 80-mile round trip to Trader Joe’s on a cold, rainy […]