The Art of tackling the vivaha sadya
Seriously. It is an art, that most people master by the time they are seventy or something. Some exceptional folk [...]
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06, 2011
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06, 2011
When you say corruption …
...do you mean... the kind of money people like Kalmadi tried to get away with?... the kind of money some [...]
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05, 2011
Kerala Diary: Crossing the tracks
The 'foot overbridge' is half a kilometre down the platform and dragging luggage all the way to it and over [...]
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05, 2011
To say I am disappointed…
...would be an understatement.Maybe it was the hype.Maybe it was the 20-crore(?) budget.Maybe it was the expectation generated by numerous [...]
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04, 2011
The gadget of the Times
Once upon a time, it was the radio. Elders had to be given written directions on how to switch it [...]
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04, 2011
Right and Wrong – a theory of Relativity
A woman called me a few days ago, regarding some nursery rhyme DVDs for my son. I didn't hear half [...]
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04, 2011
How to wreck relationships and make a Villain of yourself
I used to think, the Villain was the guy who (among other things) broke up strong, enviable friendships. I thought [...]
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04, 2011
How much business is good business?
The Playzone was closing that day. We weren't aware of it when we went in. I had to shop and [...]
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04, 2011
My part of the town
We are a sleepy group of people. I know many of my neighbours would take offence at this, but I [...]
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03, 2011
The Paradox of Pain
Everyone wants to be happy.Everyone is jealous of a man who is happier than them. So everyone pretends they are [...]