‘I am just counting the raindrops on my head’It was William Shakespeare, who in his monumental work ‘Pericles, Prince of Tyre’, first wrote the words ‘Rain rain go away. Come back another day... '
June 11, 2008
When things don’t go rightThese are grave times and not just because of another Madonna album whose very title Hard Candy showcases her evolvement and maturity as a writer of prose.
June 3, 2008
Khali PeeliRecently I had to come to terms with the fact that my son is growing up, maturing and evolving into a young adult.
May 28, 2008
When Mr Vijayakar wanted to lie down & be pushed aroundFor us Broachas, along with Independence day and Republic Day, one other day stands tall. A day which we are forced to celebrate although till now we are not sure why.
May 21, 2008
Going on leave...“Panvel has the most beautiful sights in the world, such as open watermelons covered with red felt paper, clearly being one of the seven wonders of the world”.
May 6, 2008
Bhajji’s bhajiBy now everybody knows the outcome of Harbhajan Singh’s interrogation at the Maurya Sheraton New Delhi. However, only I have the ball-by-ball account of the entire meeting.
April 29, 2008
The air evilsThree years ago I had written to the government, (although I may have got the address wrong as I’m told the government no longer functions from the Willingdon Club)
April 24, 2008
Honk, sorry, Ok pleaseNot wanting to blow it, I set off at eight in the morning with my hands on the wheel, legs on the pedal, and nothing on the horn.
April 7, 2008
Who's the Mobloo?Now before you start suing the newspaper for its frequent incorporation of Japanese words let me explain what Mobloo is.
March 25, 2008
To the Moon and back!Neil Armstrong was decorated as the first man on the moon, despite rumours that there was already a small NRI settlement nestled on the moon well before his landing.
March 17, 2008
Who's the spoilsport?India has had a great sporting weekend. In cricket our Under 19 squad, some of whom are actually under nineteen, lifted the World Cup.
March 4, 2008
Talking of cricket camaraderieAlready the air is filled with threats of civil strife and anarchy. The common man is ready to take to the streets, and for once it is a noble cause that’s playing catalyst.
February 26, 2008
Homo erectusNow that Valentine’s Day is over, I can finally come out of hiding—not because I’m scared of cards or the right wing, it’s just that I’m terrified of my wife.
February 19, 2008
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