For a country that prides itself on its software talent, India’s hardware dreams are, well, pipe-dreams. A decade ago, it was the Simputer, a handheld low-cost Linux-based computer, that was all the rage in India. But despite the tall claims of how the Simputer would be the hardware savior of India and other Third World […]
Boy, it’s been eons since our last edition of Incredible India, hasn’t it? As those of us fortunate enough to be familiar with that irritatingly beloved land are well aware, India is host to an incredible array of odd stuff. Things that you can’t even imagine in other settings happen with monotonous regularity in India. […]
Avan Ivan, which released in theaters today, has received poor reviews from a bunch of movie critics. Directed by Bala, the film features Vishal, Arya and G.M.Kumar among others. Here’s a sample of critical reviews for Avan Ivan: Sify: It looks like the film has been made with no proper script,….Yuvan`s music is nothing much […]
By Naveen Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, People of all ages – SI brings to you the first comprehensive review on the Internet of the new Tamil Film “Avan Ivan” (starring Vishal, Arya, G.M. Kumar, Janani Iyer, Madhu Shalini and Ambika. Director: Bala). Director Bala – True Elements After directing alleged “gems” like Pitamagan […]
To all those querulous bozos who moan and whine endlessly that Times Square in NYC has nothing to offer except endless stores, teeming crowds and acres of boring billboards, we offer the following pictures taken on June 15, 2011: Om Shanti Om Boy, She Sure is a Charming Sight Look Up to This Beauty in […]
Floyd Cardoz, who was the chef and partner at the failed Indian restaurant Tabla in New York City, is the new Top Chef Master in the third season of Bravo TV Networks competition. Cardoz’ winning meal included a South Indian favorite Upma, a rice-crusted snapper in a fennel-laced broth and Rendang, an Indonesian beef stew. […]