Tag Archives: Australia

Aussie Amar, American Advani!

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

(A satirical column published in DNA edition dated September 4, 2010.) Venkatesan Vembu One of our widely acknowledged failings as Indians is a general reluctance – or, worse, an incapacity – to leverage our exceptional skills and take them to … Continue reading →

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Why we like to be racially victimised

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

(This column was published in DNA edition dated April 14, 2010.) Venkatesan Vembu The hysteria that gripped the Indian media for much of last year over alleged racist attacks on Indians in Australia has given way in recent weeks and … Continue reading →

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Why small-town India is checking out

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

(This column was published in DNA edition dated June 24, 2009.) Venkatesan Vembu Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who could always be counted on to call a spade a spade (and hit you on the head with it!), … Continue reading →

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After a kangaroo burger (burp!), I’m feeling quite hoppy!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

Venkatesan Vembu When Brett, my Aussie acquaintance in Hong Kong, learnt I was travelling to Australia, he gave me a mission to accomplish: to have a ‘kangaroo burger’ on his behalf!  Since in any case I’m partial to exotic epicurean … Continue reading →

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