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March 15, 2025, 3:01 PM IST
The year was 1985. We were in medical college. Me and my friend had gone to see the movie Godfather in local theater. Not that we were English movie buffs. We had gone there purely…
March 15, 2025, 3:01 PM IST
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That blind spot on the back
March 1, 2025, 12:01 PM IST
“Will you scratch my back?” I asked my wife. She looked at me with a suspicious expression. “So that you can scratch my back?” Romance was the last thing on my mind. I was being…
March 1, 2025, 12:01 PM IST
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St Valentines and economy
February 15, 2025, 1:07 PM IST
“Hello.” I was trying to connect with the past. The past where it all began. Or, in whose name it all began. “Hello, is that St Valentines?” “Hello. Yes, it is me.” Came a guttural…
February 15, 2025, 1:07 PM IST
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The clock, the alarm and the snooze
February 1, 2025, 1:37 PM IST
Ever since I was born and till the time government of India decided that I was of ripe age to go to school, my routine was – have feed, burp, sleep. And repeat. Sleep time…
February 1, 2025, 1:37 PM IST
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The majestic moongfali
January 18, 2025, 4:57 PM IST
I was visiting a public office to submit some application. There was no one at the counter. And there was no one at the seat to man the counter. The only indication of human presence…
January 18, 2025, 4:57 PM IST
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I have a paunch
January 4, 2025, 3:31 PM IST
I am not fat. I never was. But I was fed on butter and desi ghee right from my childhood. And now past the middle age, all that stuff has accumulated on the front part…
January 4, 2025, 3:31 PM IST
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Stupidity Quotient
December 27, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
Earlier we were taught – its all about common sense and as the name denotes, it is supposed to be very common. Soon it changed to – common sense is not very common. But no…
December 27, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
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Winter marriages and the fashion
December 20, 2024, 2:59 PM IST
North India shivers in winters. It is as if we are on vibratory mode. Display of single digit temperatures on phone screen or TV channels further aggravates the feeling and increases the amplitude of shivers….
December 20, 2024, 2:59 PM IST
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New Year? – Have a resolution
December 13, 2024, 2:47 PM IST
I wonder who started this custom of New Year Resolutions. I mean, why only at the dawn of new year? I make resolutions all throughout the year. And break them equally regularly. Like, whenever I…
December 13, 2024, 2:47 PM IST
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Husbands and dogs
December 8, 2024, 3:17 PM IST
It was men’s day out. We were all in a pub enjoying drinks. One of us seemed quite off color. “Why are you sad, our dear friend?” we all asked him. “My wife loves our…
December 8, 2024, 3:17 PM IST
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Durbar move of wardrobe
December 1, 2024, 1:35 PM IST
“Are we shifting home?” I asked my wife as I entered the room. Every surface in the room was full of clothes. The almirahs were wide open. Bed box was staring at me with its…
December 1, 2024, 1:35 PM IST
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Driverless cars and India
November 24, 2024, 2:41 PM IST
A team from a driverless car company was sent to India for a feasibility study. This is the report that was submitted back: After doing the study at ground which included detailed analysis of road…
November 24, 2024, 2:41 PM IST
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Insurance against insurance scam
June 29, 2024, 3:50 PM IST
It all started with the change of car. “Hello sir… congratulations for the new car. I am calling to discuss the insurance.” “Of course. Please do the needful.” I replied as I was impressed with…
June 29, 2024, 3:50 PM IST
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Lizard in the house
June 22, 2024, 3:30 PM IST
I heard a shriek. “What happened?” I asked as I reached the site of commotion. “There is a lizard.” The wife replied. “And who shrieked, you or the lizard?” I just asked while analysing the…
June 22, 2024, 3:30 PM IST
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Happy Father’s Day
June 15, 2024, 4:04 PM IST
After 27 years of being a father, it is for the first time that I am looking forward to Fathers’ Day. I guess my kids are grown up enough to understand that I expect a…
June 15, 2024, 4:04 PM IST
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From homework to work from home
March 23, 2024, 11:53 AM IST
I hated going to school. More than that, I hated coming back home. And most of all, I hated the homework. I hated going to school because it was violation of my right to freedom….
March 23, 2024, 11:53 AM IST
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Hair? Where?
March 16, 2024, 10:17 PM IST
I was born with lots of hair over my head. Okay, it was no challenge to Rapunzel. But still, lot many. They were supposed to grow with me. But somewhere down the journey of life,…
March 16, 2024, 10:17 PM IST
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A nation in hurry
March 9, 2024, 3:06 PM IST
Bang#@$%^&*!!!! It was loud crash of two vehicles at a crossing with traffic lights. 20 minutes before the bang: Finally, I reached the counter at the post office after standing in queue. I was waiting…
March 9, 2024, 3:06 PM IST
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Passport to patience
February 24, 2024, 1:30 PM IST
“My passport validity is about to expire.” I was discussing with my friend. “You should apply for a new one ASAP, it takes more than three months to get a new passport in routine.” He…
February 24, 2024, 1:30 PM IST
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Happy Birthday
February 17, 2024, 4:50 PM IST
It is my birthday today. I have spent 58 glorious years on this earth. Mostly in one city only. 58 somehow seems very important number. I waited all day long for someone to approach me…
February 17, 2024, 4:50 PM IST
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