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Charlie Hebdo and True Heroism
What does an act of courage look like? To me it doesn’t have to be a Rambo-ish assault. Gandhi and his followers acts of defiance in the face of near certain physical beating they were going to take IS courage. When Aerosmith featured as an album cover a feminine looking Lord Krishna (wearing a […]
Alibaba And The 22 Billion Dollars: What It Could Mean To Market Liquidity
When Internet popularity of Amazon and Alibaba are compared, Alibaba comes out as an obscure e-commerce outfit. If Alibaba were a country, it’s 1st day market cap would make it the 43rd largest country in the world – ahead of the GDP of 150 other countries. When market breadth leading up to $22 billion Alibaba IPO is examined, a market liquidity concern emerges.
The Politics of Division
Now that the once United Andhra Pradesh is bifurcated, let me write what this might result in politics in terms of development, resources, culture and the overall impact of it on Telugu identity. Firstly let us see who blundered and got bludgeoned in recent elections as a result of this. The Indian National Congress party […]
“Sub Rosa – Sanctuary’s End” by Patrick Sean Barry
The novel, a fast-paced, well-written historical thriller, takes place inside 24 hours. As the Bishop Theophilus of Alexandria puts the last pieces in place to obtain complete control over the restive city, and with the Roman Emperor Theodosius’s support, one detail remains unresolved. Despite systematic attempts to take him into custody, one mysterious stranger with […]
Doyen of Telugu Cinema – ANR
No need to mention or enumerate the accolades to one of the most accomplished actors in Telugu Cinema, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, popularly called ANR. He is the personification of perseverance and hard work. He had to compete with a more charismatic and well endowed person and actor like N.T.Ramana Rao, popular by name NTR […]
Mr. Speaker, do the right thing and redeem your family name
Many of you know me as “Repalle” baaludu. I was born in Repalle but my native place is Donepudi where my forefathers lived for as long as our family history can be traced. My whole village was ecstatic when NTR came to power with Nadendla Bhaskara Rao on his side. In fact, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao […]
The Tale of Two Floundering Democracies – Part II
In this part I would like to discuss how the world’s foremost, most powerful and advanced democracy is floundering. USA was probably the best thing that happened for the advancement of humanity and it’s achievements. At least that was the premise this pristine concept of democracy which is supposedly meant to establish a government of […]
The Tale of Two Floundering Democracies – Part I
One is the world’s oldest and one is the world’s largest. And how have they been faring!? Well you know who I have been talking about. USA and India. To a large extent democracy is seen as the sure path of governance of the people, by the people and for the people. But is it […]
జ్ఞాపకం (Published in Telugu Velugu Feb 2013 issue) by Varun Parupalli
సాయంత్రం ఆరున్నర కావొస్తుంది… సికిందరాబాదు నుండి గుంటూరు వెళ్ళే ‘గోల్కొండ’ రైలు అప్పుడే మధిర స్టేషన్ దాటుతుంది. శ్రావణమాసం కాబట్టేమో, ముసురు పట్టినట్టుగా పొద్దుటినుంచి వాన పడుతూనే ఉంది. ప్లాటుఫారం పక్కనే గుడిసెలో ఉంటూ గుడుంబా అమ్ముకునే సావిత్రి, ఎవరితోనో గొడవపడుతూంది. “ఎదవ సచ్చినోడా, డబ్బులు లేవని ఇంకా ఎన్ని రోజులు చెప్తావురా? ఇప్పటికి నాలుగొందలైంది నీ బాకీ. డబ్బులు కట్టి నువ్వు ఈడనుంచి కదులు…” అని అతని కాలర్ పట్టుకుంది. అతనేమో “ఓసినీ… తప్పుడు లెక్కలు […]
Japan, Its Trade Troubles, Deflation and Kyle Bass
After make huge profits by successfully betting against sub-prime mortgages in US during 2005-2007, betting against Greek debt in late 2000s, Kyle Bass has been placing massive bets against Japan. What are his arguments? Will his be right this time? Listen to this broadcast of MMGL only on Audio Tharanga, Telugu.
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Callers on Japan, Limiting Ammunition Rounds in US
Look at the guy in the above picture, who shot several people in a crowded theater in Aurora, CO. He and the shooter in Newtown, CT used magazines with 30 rounds to kills dozens and dozens of innocent people, including over 20 little kids.Would you sympathize with them?
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Banking Crisis in Cyprus in Simple Telugu
తుమ్మితే ఊడిపోయే ముక్కు ఉంటే ఎంత? లేకుంటే ఎంత? అన్న సామెత కు ప్రతీక గా ఈ నాటి బ్యాంకింగ్ వ్యవస్థ నడుస్తోంది. లాభాలు వస్తే వాళ్ళ గొప్పదనంఅంట. నష్టాలు వస్తే డిపాజిట్ చేసిన వాళ్ళు తాము పొదుపు చేసుకున్న డబ్బు ఇచ్చి బ్యాంకును రక్షించాలట. ఇది సైప్రస్ దేశం లో ఇటీవల జరిగిన సర్దుబాటు.
“ఇదేదో బాగుంది, ఇదే పద్ధతి మిగతా దేశాల్లో కూడా అమలు చేసెయ్యొచ్చు” అన్నాడో యూరోపియన్ ఆర్ధిక మంత్రి. టప్పున పడ్డాయి ప్రపంచ వ్యాప్తంగా మార్కెట్స్. తూచ్, తూచ్ అన్నాడా స్వీడిష్ మంత్రి.
అసలేమిటీ గోల? వినండి..
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Environment and a Perspective of Human Pettiness
Often times we wonder why things go wrong even when there should not be a problem. Most of the problems in the world currently are from people alone. Natural calamities or celestial happenings are so rare and infrequent compared to human atrocities on this planet. At least until human actions are more apparent in showing […]
MMGL Interview with Kandukuri Ramesh Babu (Part 2 of 2)
MMGL Interview with Kandukuri Ramesh Babu (Part 2 of 2) Listen to one of the most fascinating conversations that happened on MMGL. While you are listening, you might want to stay tuned to this gallery. Prof. Mohan introduced Kandukuru to the listeners of Tharanmedia via an interview in March 2013. You can listen to the […]
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