Category «Features»

Just another post in the wall

I was out for a day. Out of the city, sans my mobile phone and deliberately unwired – no laptop, no tablet, no android, no blackberry – absolutely unarmed, unprotected, a sitting bird (as opposed to birds of a feather tweeting together). It was like going to a detox center. Socialaholics  Anonymous. Naturally the moment …

Tweet me a Revolution!

Tweet me a Revolution! What does Anna Hazare, Occupy Wall Street and protests in Spain have in common with the Arab Spring? Apparently unrelated, they were similar in the way the social media space was used to channel public angst against certain perceived enemies. What lessons do they have to offer to social media marketers? …

Prime Minister’s Address to the Nation

Prime Minister’s Address to the Nation Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressed the nation today. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s address: “My dear brothers and sisters, I am speaking to you tonight to explain the reasons for some important economic policy decisions the government has recently taken. Some political parties have opposed …

Manmohan, Mamata and Multi Brand Investment in Retail

Manmohan, Mamata and Multi Brand Investment in Retail Even as I write this piece, the pillars of the 2nd UPA Government are closeted in the PM’s residence, ostensibly discussing TMC supremo Ms. Mamata Banerjee’s decision to withdraw support to the Government. I use the term “ostensibly” on purpose, for I don’t think that the powers …