Jharna Kukreja Chauhan

    News & Cricket Editor

    Cricket junkie, pop culture observer, wannabe feminist and prone to contradicting herself.

  • Indian Premier League in Trouble

    The affairs of the Indian Premier League just got murkier as members of the Kochi consortium continued to fight amongst themselves to set up a joint venture as per the directives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/10/22/indian-premier-league-in-trouble/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Such a lot of nonsense

    When I first read about how Rohinton Mistry's Booker-nominated novel 'Such a Long Journey' was dropped from Mumbai University's BA English syllabus, I was enraged. Aditya Thackeray — Uddhav Thackeray's son and Bal Thackeray's grandson, had paid a visit to … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/10/20/such-a-lot-of-nonsense/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Was Mahatma Gandhi a Racist?

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi — commonly referred to as 'Mahatma', is known the world over as a symbol of truth and non-violence. That's why many may find it surprising to know that the 'Father of the Nation' has his share of … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/10/08/was-mahatma-gandhi-a-racist/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Could You Take a 24-Hour Break From Your Digital Life?

    If like me you spend a sizeable portion of your day 'online', then your catching up with friends is probably restricted to commenting on their on Facebook status updates or an occasional chat on Gtalk or Y! Messenger. The result … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/geewhiz/2010/08/26/could-you-take-a-24-hour-break-from-your-digital-life/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • An American in Khadi

    If you head to your local grocery store or a roadside fruit vendor, chances are you'll spot the ubiquitous 'Shimla Apple'.  A bite into the juicy, crunchy fruit transports you to the hills of Himachal where hundreds of farmers are … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/08/15/an-american-in-khadi/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • What On Earth Are We Celebrating?

    August 15th, 2010. India will be celebrating its 64th Independence Day. The radio will be blaring 'Aye mere watan ke logon'. TV channels will alternate between 'Roja', 'Rang de Basanti', 'Border' and 'Lakshya'. Schools across the country will compel their … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/08/13/what-on-earth-are-we-celebrating/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • The Man Who Put Waste to Use

    Does the name Nek Chand ring a bell? Well if you've been to India's own 'The City Beautiful' — Chandigarh, chances are you've had a glimpse of Nek Chand Saini's legacy.  The once upon a time road inspector for the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/geewhiz/2010/08/09/the-man-who-put-waste-to-use/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • 50 Years of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

    'People are entitled to full respect for their opinions. But before I live with others, I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.' That's what Atticus tells his daughter … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/07/12/50-years-of-to-kill-a-mockingbird/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Justice in Kanishka Bombing – Too Little, Too Late

    Today, June 23rd 2010, marks 25 years to the day since one of the greatest air tragedies and terrorism acts of modern times. The bombing of the Montreal-to-Delhi Air India Kanishka flight 182 off the Irish coast on June 23rd … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/boxpopuli/2010/06/23/justice-in-kanishka-bombing-too-little-too-late/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • The Snake Who Tried to Swallow His Owner

    It all started out with a tale my mom narrated to me over the phone. She had heard it from my uncle who in turn heard it from a friend of his. This friend claimed that he used to own … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/geewhiz/2010/06/17/the-snake-who-tried-to-swallow-his-owner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Is Indian Education Getting Ahead?

    It's the day I once prayed for — my Alma mater St Xavier's College, Mumbai is now autonomous. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted the college academic autonomy for five years starting from this year. This makes it the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/thewatercooler/2010/06/04/is-indian-education-getting-ahead/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>