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9.24.2007

This one is for Amit, the true Indian Idol 3


Like many other Shillong-ites perhaps, I too longed for Amit to win because he is really talented and I got to see that on You Tube.. (funny, that ALL Indian Idol videos have been removed for terms of use violation JUST TODAY!!)

But.. Prashant took away the crown because (like most things in India in circa, 2007 CE) the Indian masses, swayed by emotion, simply do not believe in giving credit to the deserving. The issue was obviously NOT about seeing one of them win but the credibility of the show itself. Canadian Idol or American Idol are merely a whimper in N.America but Indian Idol is beginning to look ridiculous.

One thing that I observe with amusement is how Amit's popularity is adding to Shillong's identity as a modern Indian society where diversity is celebrated.

Assam Tribune reported this...

Videos Here..

9.16.2007

Time to Plug in...

While media raves and rants about all the things that are happening, we will increasingly have the choice to decide what is newsworthy.

Oh! What a relief!!

But.. what about those who do not have the necessary bandwidth? Or those who simply swim on what is on offer online but are wary of participating in the interactive party?

I just happened to bump into Blogger Play today.. which is like a movie of images being uploaded to Blogger right Now! The result is very interesting!!

And this is the way my desktop screen looks at present...