We have written several positive articles on this blog about the New York Times. At least two articles speak of our respect for the writings of Heather Timmons of the New York Times. Unfortunately one solitary act can reveal the dark corner of someone’s soul. This was the analogy used by a CNN anchor to…
Editor’s Note: We are indebted to Mr. Rajeev Mundhe for bringing this story to our attention. Mr. Mundhe, a well-known financial advisor with Smith Barney, is an old friend of this blog. The Wall Street Journal is not the first place we expect to find a film review. But today we did thanks to our…
Every African-American guest on every TV show we watch has been visibly and deeply proud of the accomplishments of Senator Obama. This is true even when the guest is a Republican Strategist. For African-Americans who grew up in American Society, it must be a deeply gratifying feeling to see Senator Obama win the Democratic nomination. We have…
In our article “New York Times vs. Washington Post”on June 28, we listed some structural reasons why the New York Times is pulling so far ahead of the Washington Post – www.cinemarasik.com/2008/06/27/new-york-times-vs-washington-post.aspx: New York is a diverse city with a global outlook. Washington DC is still a parochial city focused inwards. New York competes with London,…
On August 16, we wrote an article “Differences Between China and India – Our Perspectives” on this blog. This article was reprinted in a local e-newspaper on August 20, 2008.A few days later, on August 24, 2008, Shashi Tharoor, a former undersecretary of the United Nations, published an opinion titled “Two Countries, Different Aims” in the…
Shabana Azmi is noted for her serious roles and for the strong characters she played in Art Cinema. Last week, we showed a serious role of hers in the lovely film “Morning Raga”.But, Shabana’s virtuosity as an actor was such that she played the lighter roles just as superbly. Our first exhibit is her role in…
Celebrating labor is a Bollywood tradition. On this labor day, we are delighted to highlight two classic songs about farmers and workers. The first is a song that has been sung by every generation since Saigal’s rendition of “Ek Bangla Bane Nyara” in the 1937 film President. This is a dream of a farmer’s paradise, just before the world was plunged…
Editor’s Note: This is an article about CNBC and Financial Television media in general. It is most definitely NOT an investment article. Readers should NOT invest or consider any investment based on any information in this article or any portion of it. All investment decisions should be discussed with your investment advisor and should be…
If you like Classical Music, you must watch “Morning Raga”. Carnatak music envelopes this film as it takes you through the idyllic plush countryside along the banks of the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh, South Western India. Our earlier article on Shabana Azmi’s recent comments gives us the hook to write about “Morning Raga”, one…
We have been fans of Shabana Azmi for years. She is one of Bollywood’s great actors and her films have brought us joy. A few days ago, Ms. Azmi made a series of candid comments in which she said that Indian Democracy was unfair to Muslims. We respect Ms. Azmi’s right to say whatever she…