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SOPA & PIPA ... the argument's not over.

Panama News interviewed international musicians, including Varoon on their perspective on SOPA & PIPA. Following appeared in The Panama News , Volume 18, Number 1, January 27, 2012 .. The Panama News consulted a number of musicians here and abroad --- the most famous of whom did not answer --- about the proposed US legislation and the issues involved. We asked, in English or Spanish as appropriate, these questions: As a musician who could be affected by US "anti-piracy" laws like the proposed SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act), and the existing laws such as were used to shut down the New Zealand-based website Megaupload: Do you support or oppose laws that prohibit music file sharing on the Internet? Do you support or oppose worldwide regulation of the Internet by US laws? The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) says that about this subject it defends the interests of musicians. Do you believe that this is reall...

F1 Qualification: Vettel Claims Pole

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This post appeared on the India Today's online portal on 29 October 2011 Qualifying day at the Buddh International Circuit was filled the best performances of the world's racing giants. Ecclestone's requirements that all teams and drivers compete in every race of the season ensured that there were no disappointments or no-shows for the expectant Indian audience. ... Online article is available here . 

Round up: Day 1 at Couture Week!

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Online post on India Today's web portal on 24 July 2011. The fashionistas are back on the scorching ramp as Delhi hosts the second edition of Couture week, presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). All eyes were trained on the ramp for the curtainraiser, designer Varun Bahl's Haute Couture 2011.  ..  Online article can be seen here .

Unbridled Passion

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This article appeared in India Today Spice magazine on 26 June, 2011 On June 21, 1576, the legendary Maharana Pratap of Mewar took up arms to protect his people from the Mughals. Vastly outnumbered and gravely wounded, he fell unconscious on the battlefield. General Chetak took it upon himself to rescue his King and valiantly fought his way to the safety of a stream. There, Chetak succumbed to his own wounds in the arms of his King. At the site, the Mahrana later erected a memorial dedicated to the courage of his general, companion, and royal steed ... Complete article can be seen at the following locations: Link to India today site PDF document

Quinchas Trovas - Music Video

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Following music video was directed by Varoon P. Anand ...

El Ascensor - Short Film

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First short film from 4 Fonzis Productions. Produced, Edited & Photographed by Varoon P. Anand. A young couple have to make a quick stop to deliver a package. Once the young man enters the building not all is as it seems, and for his waiting girlfriend nothing is what it appears to be. The truth can only be revealed in El Ascensor.