2019-04-20 11:16
Pen is mightier than sword,Can it really be true?Many have fallen for thisAs, I am sure, have you.The written word is robust,Just a stanza, or be it a verse.Is something more potent?Yes, it… Read More
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A reflection on what's happening around, with a pinch of humour.
2019-03-11 10:41
It is not India-Pak LOC, but Twitter that is the hottest war zone right now. And after Balakot, the josh is so high that my twitter timeline is filled with the proponents & opponent… Read More
2019-02-22 15:34
So BCCI is still not sure whether it wants to play Pakistan in the world cup. Whatever, at least they have started thinking on the right track. I believe it does not behove a country of… Read More
2019-02-14 03:23
Dear Madam,The complain note was a pleasure.Yes, you read that right!Whatever may be the insinuation,It filled me with delight.Firstly, what she has doneLittle kids are expected to do.And su… Read More
2018-07-03 05:46
Yesterday, we finally had traditional powers, Brazil & Belgium, bucking the trend of upsets at FIFA World Cup. While Brazil turned it around in the 2ndhalf, Belgium managed to do this wi… Read More
2018-05-24 10:45
AB De Villiers, the Mr. 360 of cricket, announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday. This had to happen & would have been equally sad whenever it would have, for even l… Read More
2018-05-21 12:25
All of you would be in awe of AB De Villiers’ catch in the match against SRH. Most of his catches are such, but this one surpassed even his usual standards of athleticism. Same as the… Read More
2018-05-16 08:00
Many years ago, when cities were few and far between and we had very few zoos to keep and display animals, there was a pristine forest teeming with wildlife. As the day broke, the birds woul… Read More
2018-05-15 10:28
So, Mr. Rahul Gandhi has lost another election. While the bhakt brigade on social media will have a field day, I hope he doesn’t lose heart & quit politics. Actually, he should hav… Read More
2018-05-10 13:17
Dear Mr. Rahul Gandhi,You have come a long way. From a future PM aspirant, to a prospective PM aspirant, to a reluctant PM aspirant, to a PM aspirant in waiting, to a designated PM aspirant… Read More
2018-05-10 11:08
Dear Mr. Narendra Modi,As a marketing professional, I sincerely admire your marketing skills. If Philip Kotler was writing his celebrated book today, I am sure, it would have been based on y… Read More
2018-05-03 07:54
Biplab Kumar Deb (BKD) has been hogging the limelight ever since he settled down in office. Such that the media almost forgot we have a PM too. But the Karnataka elections entering the final… Read More
2018-04-24 08:57
Ever since Abhishek Mishra cancelled his Ola Cabs booking, he has become a celebrity on Twitter. Had I known the power of a tweet, I could have preempted him many times over...Cancelled an O… Read More
2018-04-20 12:45
The new Tripura CM, Biplab Deb, is in the news. I haven’t gone through the news reports but only the headlines where he claims that the internet & satellites were already there in… Read More
2018-04-19 09:53
The last few weeks have been memorable for Indian sports. And not just because of the Commonwealth Games where we secured the highest no. of medals ever. It began in China, who has been need… Read More
2018-01-19 12:52
This year’s Vadodara International Marathon (VIM 2018) somehow made me recall the great hindi film – Satte Pe Satta. I find a lot of similarities between the two. Here are 7 (to… Read More
2017-11-10 07:29
The smog in Gurgaon is so thick that Robert Vadra grabbed his own land. This message has been doing the rounds in WhatsApp since yesterday. In fact I couldn’t forward this message to a… Read More
2017-11-03 11:29
This is about the time when I had just moved to Bharuch. Someone suggested having Khichdi for lunch. The classic gujarati Kadhi-Khichdi being something I relish, I went along. Arriving at th… Read More
2017-11-02 12:38
Perhaps, we didn’t read the signs. It has always been a simple & easy-to-cook complete meal, disliked by kids because it was usually fed when ill. Other special occasion being when… Read More
2017-10-11 08:59
“Aaj Suraj kidhar se uga?” (or, where did the sun rise from?) was the first thing I was asked when I reached Kamati Baug early on a Sunday morning to celebrate a friend&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-10-06 07:55
Not many would have heard of Ram Singh Chauhan. Well, he holds the Guiness record for having the longest moustache which was measured to be 4.29 metres (http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/w… Read More
2017-09-26 08:24
The boulderPerched on the bankSaw the stream passing byAnd felt the energy,The vigour of youthAs the wavesFlirted with the bank.The boulderPerched on the bankMeditated onThe sedentary existe… Read More
2017-09-26 08:03
The first ray of lightFinally broke freeAnd foundThe fleeing darknessHiding beneath the tree,Seeking safetyWithin the shadow linesCrafted by the leaves above.Emboldened by the rising sunBrea… Read More
2017-09-26 08:02
I escaped civilisationTo seek communionWith the reclusive mountain.The leaves rustledAnd the branches swayedAs the trees dancedTo keep in stepWith the gentle breezePlaying a merry tune.The m… Read More
2017-09-26 08:02
A star, speeding through its fall,Across the night sky,Looked down below. And wonderedWhyIn this seaOf similar starsThere was none alikeNor one near?Lonely in the crowdFor aeonsIt longed for… Read More
2017-09-21 15:58
Thanks for being with this blog all this while. Your support & encouragement has not only made me come back with new posts but also got this blog nominated at The Indian Blogger Awa… Read More
2017-09-18 16:09
I thought it was a good idea to have separate blogs for different audiences & posted my running diaries (as friends like to call it) on the other blog. But realised that a post, though r… Read More
2017-08-23 08:21
The day Arnab Goswamy resumed his battle against the “Saffron terrorism” bogey, started with media reports of another public figure defining a new branch of terrorism – Soc… Read More
2017-08-05 04:07
It started with lynching of men where lives were cut out of those not following the social practices of the majority. The vocal urbanites lost no time in decrying this new practice but in th… Read More
2017-04-26 10:37
The government is on track. Now even the cows will have their own aadhaar card. If you are thinking that the Achhe Din have finally arrived, wait. There’s a lot that still needs to be… Read More
2017-02-28 10:55
Gulmehar Kaur is back in the news, though, as I write this she is going back into obscurity. Though it was an old pic of hers which provoked Viru Sehwag, whose return tweet was found humorou… Read More
2017-01-11 10:02
Is it true? Is Arvind Kejriwal the AAP CM candidate for Punjab? Nothing could be a better news for the people of Punjab. Finally, the messiah of the mango people was making their state his h… Read More
2016-12-30 09:39
When in school, our teachers made us write our new year resolutions. Once done, they forgot about it, and so did we. As a result, I never fell into the trap of making & abiding by new ye… Read More
2016-12-07 06:05
Corporate trainers & consultants are, without an exception, infatuated with the film Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (ERHF). Whether it is about Communication, Negotiation or even plain Managerial Sk… Read More
2016-12-03 09:04
In the world of social media, a Troll is someone who pursues persons (most often, celebrities) with a different opinion (on social media sites) & posts aggressive messages to provoke or… Read More
2016-11-29 06:28
All those predictions of riots taking place all over the country because of people standing in queues at ATMs & bank counters have still not come true. Yes, theoretically riots should ha… Read More
2016-11-26 12:18
Let me first clarify that I am neither for nor against demonetization. Though I am not an economist, I still do not support demonetization as I believe it was not planned properly & also… Read More
2016-11-16 08:15
Modi spent the 1st half of his tenure traveling all over the world & making friends with the global leaders. And he was quite successful too, except in the neighbourhood. But by withdraw… Read More
2016-11-11 13:46
Till early last week, there were strong rumours of Arnab Goswamy leaving Times Now, possibly to start his own venture. But he is still going strong with News Hour & the cardiologists hav… Read More
2016-11-11 11:15
I was chatting with this “Contact” of mine who is usually in the midst of happenings in the capital. This way, I avoid not only the polluted Delhi air but also the channels that… Read More
2016-09-14 14:05
Onam is essentially a harvest festival of Kerala, a feature in all agrarian societies. It also has a cultural/religious/historical perspective, being considered the day when the ancient king… Read More
2016-08-13 11:08
After her retirement posting as Kerala governor was cruelly cut short by the new BJP government, the political career of Ms. Sheila Dixit has been unexpectedly resurrected. The badlands of U… Read More
2016-07-16 06:20
Well, it’s a war out there & a bloody one at that. All our efforts to find a lasting resolution have not succeeded till now & I think we should listen to Sun Tzu. Of course, he… Read More
2016-06-21 07:11
It started with Mr. Gajendra Chauhan being made to head the FTII (appointment), then news leaked that Dr. Raghuram Rajan will not taking up a second term (disappointment), followed by Mr. Ch… Read More
2016-04-30 10:15
Appointment of Salman Khan as the goodwill ambassador of our Olympic squad has created fissures within the sporting community. I have already talked about that in my previous post … Read More
2016-04-29 00:27
The Indian Olympic Association makes Salman Khan the goodwill ambassador of Indian contingent to Rio & its raining reactions. I love sports & adore all Indian sports persons. No… Read More
2016-04-22 15:35
When I heard of it, I wasn’t sure why AAP, a party known for novel antics, should repeat one so soon. I am told it is not for lack of ideas, but absence of sound ideas. A handpicked AA… Read More
2016-04-04 07:53
“Please boycott Chinese goods permanently as China has voted against India in United Nations on the question of terrorism & has supported Pakistan openly. I am going to do it in na… Read More
2016-04-01 08:35
Amir Khan: This is the result of a growing intolerance in the society. When we were filming Lagaan, Gracy was upset with the way the match was progressing & wanted to leave the sets. But… Read More
2016-03-23 07:19
We are becoming too sensitive. Last week, 8 persons attempted suicide in Rajkot to get the cow declared as Mother of the Nation. (Pls read http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-i… Read More
2016-03-18 10:52
Bharat Mata ki Jai!! What was the harm had he said this? What was the harm if he did not say this? But Waris Pathan was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly when they all ganged up after… Read More
2016-02-16 19:19
What will you do if you go for a run (part of a series of running posts for the blog), take a wrong turn & end up running half the distance you planned, on a route that had not much of i… Read More
2016-01-18 05:32
Long after the British left India, the Portuguese still occupied Goa, Daman & Diu. After liberation from Portuguese rule, they were a common Union Territory till Goa became a separate st… Read More
2015-12-29 08:25
I had read about the Nasik Spirit Run, held in the midst of vineyards, and wanted to take part last year. But the registrations had already closed by the time I tried to register. I couldn&r&hell…Read More
2015-12-11 11:26
I have visited Kochi several times, but none was ever a leisurely trip. So when the Spice Coast Marathon (SCM) announced itself, I checked the date & it fitted within the kid’s vac… Read More
2015-10-23 05:28
When our PM compared the Punjab CM (Prakash Singh Badal) to Nelson Mandela, other politicians lost no time ridiculing Narendra Modi. Of course, this is another of the bloopers that Modi rout… Read More
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