my rediff piece on how modi has suddenly become a global statesman

http://www.rediff.com/news/column/the-humble-chaiwallah-is-forcing-his-way-into-exclusive-clubs/20141010.htm

and my original, unedited version :-)

https://wordpress.com/posts/395334

just ever so slightly more spicy

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