There was a time when the very thought of my children settling abroad filled me with dread."What if somebody troubles them?" I would wonder."What if they fall sick? What if something goes wrong? What if they ne
Tuesday, 14th July, 2026
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Bob’s Banter
I have finally discovered why Americans don't walk.They have no vendors on their footpaths.I went for a morning walk in a little American town and was quite disappointed. There wasn't a single man selling roast
The minister leaned back in his oversized chair, lifted his cup of tea and smiled.A terrified official burst into the room.Sir, another bridge has developed dangerous cracks.The minister took a leisurely sip.So
As the US celebrated its 250 years of Independence, I watched dramatic pictures of fireworks accidentally setting parts of the 143 year old Brooklyn Bridge ablaze. For a few anxious moments it looked frightenin
Luckily, at this very moment, I am thousands of miles away from Mumbai, watching videos of roads that have turned into rivers, cars bobbing about like reluctant boats and commuters wading through water with exp
There is a little wooden bench in the woods where I am staying in the Pocono Mountains. Nothing fancy about it. No brass plaque announcing that George Washington once sat there. No sign proclaiming it to be a h
When I talk about minorities in India, everybody from the majority community checks to see what I have said, but, today I am going to surprise everybody.I have finally discovered the smallest minority in India,
Whenever life gets difficult, I have a wonderful plan for God.I present it to Him in great detail. "Lord," I say, "here's what You need to do. Remove this problem immediately. Eliminate this irritating person.
I am writing this from my daughters villa, her second home, tucked away in the woods of the Pocono Mountains in the United States. It is so peaceful here that I do believe, if a squirrel sneezes, three deer sto
International airlines have perfected the art of fooling passengers, and we happily cooperate.The first thing they do after take-off is ask you to pull down your window shades. Outside, the sun is blazing away.
Somewhere in Mumbai, a man collapses on a crowded railway platform.Thousands hurry past because the 8.43 fast local is more important than a human being.In Bengaluru, a delivery rider lies bleeding after an acc
I remember a boy in school who strutted around like he owned the playground.He pinched smaller boys, hid their tiffin boxes, pushed them off the swings and generally behaved like the uncrowned king of the place
Every morning I follow a simple routine that has quietly changed my life. Before I allow the world to speak to me, I allow God to do so. I spend time reading the Holy Scriptures and only after that do I unfold
There are days when my WhatsApp resembles a full-time fiction publishing house.Every few minutes another dramatic story arrives. Every one begins with "This happened today," "Must read," or "Forward this before
The recent Supreme Court judgment that Christians cannot be classified as Scheduled Castes has stirred many emotions. I read the verdict with sadness, but not because I believe the Court was wrong. In fact, the
I think Indian Railways should immediately introduce one more announcement on Mumbai's suburban trains. "Dear passengers, please avoid asking anybody to close the train door. You may lose your life."Absurd?Not
A very close friend messaged me yesterday after reading my column.Bob, he said, your solutions to problems sound like impossible dreams. You paint pictures of a world that can never exist.Then, in good natured
The pictures were heartbreaking.Young boys and girls stood outside NEET examination centres with tears streaming down their faces. Some stared helplessly at closed gates. Others pleaded with folded hands. Paren
Dont be surprised if this is a scene you soon witness somewhere in our country.A huge political rally is in progress. Loudspeakers are blaring, party workers are waving flags with religious devotion, television
The disciples were battling a storm on the Sea of Galilee when they saw a figure walking towards them on the water. Terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost. Then came the reassuring voice of Jesus."Tak
