Category Archives: wtf

WTF: Gifting cars

Posted on December 10, 2010 by nehavish

This is an advert that makes me more than a bit mad. Copy reads – “Marriage does come with its rewards. The New Beetle. Best Gifted.” Of course one could interpret it as – “Reward your spouse by gifting them … Continue reading →

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Minor Annoyances: Indian women and Beauty

Posted on February 13, 2010 by nehavish

A rather hypersensitive part of my head gets a bit agitated when random people feel free to tell you that Asian women look hot, or Indian women are pretty or some damn variation of the same theme. Never mind the … Continue reading →

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WTF: Names, permissions and husbands

Posted on January 22, 2009 by nehavish

Reading news can probably replace a weight management program. This for instance is enough to make me want to vomit. Girls who become part of a new family after marriage must assume their new surname and all the responsibilities that … Continue reading →

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Wtf: Victims paying for their Rape Kits!?!

Posted on September 28, 2008 by nehavish

I have to confess that I am following the presidential race in the US rather obsessively at times. It’s not that I actually care perhaps. United States of America is an ocean and a world away from me, but mostly, … Continue reading →

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A phone for stalkers

Posted on June 19, 2008 by nehavish

I was seriously considering getting an LG Viewty phone given its reviews and its camera. But this particular LG advert puts me off ALL their products. It makes me want to puke in the general direction of LG headquarters. Seriously, … Continue reading →

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Moving to Calcutta

Posted on May 26, 2008 by nehavish

That’s on my to-do list. It’s a promising city. Imagine remaining absent from duty for 15 years and still retaining the job. And to top it, securing a court order for payment of half the salary for the period. This … Continue reading →

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Ugh!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by nehavish

Sometimes you read stuff that should be screenshot-ted and preserved for posterity. This is the case of the really boring and bordering on self-pity blog called Sir John Bull. Now you would expect someone who is a member of the … Continue reading →

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WTF: Male of the House

Posted on October 9, 2007 by nehavish

I admit I am looking forward to this film. Even as big shots in Hollywood declare that they’re strictly off making movies with women in the lead, there seem to be at least some films with women in focus in … Continue reading →

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Women, what’s your LMP?

Posted on April 11, 2007 by nehavish

Forget George Orwell. This one may have been an elaborate April Fools joke. But maybe the Government of India is the fool. Women civil servants in India have expressed shock at new appraisal rules which require them to reveal details … Continue reading →

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Ladies, You cannot be Good leaders!

Posted on October 20, 2006 by nehavish

More comedy for the day. All ye Lady Leaders, take note. The question is can women be good leaders. My answer is no. The reason is not that simple because it has a lot of do with how women and … Continue reading →

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Don’t marry career women – They Bite!

Posted on August 23, 2006 by nehavish

I puked when I read this article, but not before I said wtf. [Via Feministing] Guys: A word of advice. Marry pretty women or ugly ones. Short ones or tall ones. Blondes or brunettes. Just, whatever you do, don’t marry … Continue reading →

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