Charlie Wilson's War

As the US senate committee and the congressmen debate the India-US nuclear deal, I am reminded of George Crile’s book, Charlie Wilson’s War.

Crile describes the book as “how this big, tall, handsome, whiskey-swilling man (Charlie Wilson) surrounded by a bunch of bimbos and who had his own belly dancer traveling with him was responsible for the biggest jihad in modern history. And how he conspired with a rogue CIA operative to launch this incredibly successful operation against an evil empire called the Soviet Union” The movie rights of this book have been bought by Tom Hanks

I am meeting President Bush in July. I will love to discuss this book with him.

Even if you are not the Prime Minister you must read it.

Ok, I know it is not the latest book at Crosswords, but I too have human rights, political rights and other rights that allow me to recommend a book anytime I feel like, however old it is! BJP still recommends the Ramayana.

Friend of General Zia and Afghans...Uncle Charlie

Seven “Muslims” have been arrested in a plot to attack buildings in Miami. I am worried. Someday, an Indian will get involved in a haywire scheme with another nut from Pakistan and tarnish the reputation of our nation. This is just one of the worries of a Sardarji Economist Prime Minister. I am also worried about Mumbai being a rude city!