Indian Journey

Inside Agassi and Becker’s secret rivalry

[For my new post on the Agassi-Chang rivalry, click here] By now everyone should know about Andre Agassi’s explosive admission that he used crystal meth (the dangerous drug otherwise known as ‘ice’) in 1997, tested positive, then got away with it by writing a simple explanation letter to the ATP. However, very few people know
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Classic Movie Review: Battle Royale (2000)

I understand I have it backwards. I watched The Hunger Games, which I thoroughly enjoyed, then decided to check out its Japanese predecessor, which many say Suzanne Collins’ novel takes from quite liberally. I must admit, for the longest time I thought Battle Royale, the movie, was based on the manga (of which I had
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Brodburger: Freaking Delicious Burgers!

I like my burgers, and few places make burgers like Brodburger in Canberra. I was sceptical at first, considering that Brodburger is served out of a dodgy looking ‘food caravan’ in the parking lot of Bowen Park. But we were on a high after Questacon and in need of a good feed, so we drove
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The 20 Most Rewatchable Movies of All-Time

There are some films that, for one reason or another, have an extremely high ‘rewatchability quotient’ (as I like to call it). You know, one of those movies that you happen to come across one night on TV when you have nothing better to do, and you end up watching till the end (even when
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Indian Journey

In June 2010 I visited India for my best mate’s wedding (who was best man at mine). It was held in Hyderabad, the techno hub of India. I also took some time out after the wedding to visit Delhi (including a day trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal). It was one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever taken, and while it wasn’t easy at times (heat and food being two of the major problems), it sure made me realise how fortunate I am to be born in a society where life is so much easier.

Here are the links to my Indian Journey posts, from start to finish:

Indian Journey: An Introduction

Indian Journey Part I: Road to Hyderabad

Indian Journey Part II: Culture Shock — Traffic

Indian Journey Part III: Introduction to Hyderabad

Indian Journey Part IV: Sightseeing and Golconda Fort

Indian Journey Part V: Shopping for Indian Clothes

Indian Journey Part VI: The Indian Head Wobble

Indian Journey Part VII: Why Indians Rarely Divorce

Indian Journey Part VIII: Culture Shock — Food

Indian Journey Part IX: Tempting Death

Indian Journey Part X: Testing Patience