The watchman outside my gate was fast asleep. He was old, and wanting to return to his village, We need to change the watchman! I said as I glanced wearily from my window at his sleeping form.What? shouted the
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Bob’s Banter
A few days ago, I was asked to be a moderator on the new National Education Policy. The debate was conducted by the Atomic Energy Junior College in Tarapore. Much of the debate was on the three language formula
And finally, the vaccine came out and every single person was given the antidote against the dreaded virus, and the world went back to business, and games, and politics and parties and weddings, just like the w
Leaders across the world have a choice when they come to power, to burn bridges or build ones! They watch two communities sparring with each other all the time, and instead of wading in the waters and building
Theres a giant chessboard set up in the city of Mumbai, with only two pawns, both Bollywood actresses scrambling all over its surface, even as the two players, one a Central Giant and the other a State Tiger pl
As India and China slowly start recognizing each other as enemies, I think of another enemy. Ill have another drink, he told the waiter.Its your fourth, I said.So youre good at counting, he acknowledged.Dont yo
You are so lucky Bob! is something I hear ever so often from friends and relatives, who know I spend the day writing from home, You can be so flexible with your time!No, I cant! Ive been saying for years.Why no
Abhishek Bachchan visited his old school a few years ago. I believe that like a little excited schoolboy he went from class to class, explored every nook and cranny of his former alma mater, smiled at all the p
In a huge white house somewhere in Washington, a lady walked slowly from room to room, staring sadly at each piece of historical furniture, Whatcha doing? asked her husband.Am gonna miss them table and chairs!
I decided to do some homework today. Yes, I do work from home and have been doing so for a few decades; tapping away on laptop, making enough noise with the keyboard to hopefully keep the neighbours fooled I am
Grandma, lying in her comfortable bed heard her door opening, Hello grandma! said her teenage granddaughter as she swept into the room.Hello my dear girl! said grandma, How nice of you to see me today! I missed
When a policeman from Bihar allegedly insinuated in the word, aukat that actress Rhea being a woman does not have the right to speak out, he uttered what many men think about a confident woman. And in my imagin
Theres a sense of jubilation on the streets as Unlock-4 begins. Freedom! we shout as metros start rolling, a hundred guests are allowed at weddings and travel restrictions lifted. But beware, more than the rejo
A few years ago, someone travelling to a religious place out of the country, called me up, I am very sorry for the wrong I have done to you, please forgive me! he whispered.Sure! I said, happy the person
Theres a tremendous sense of hope and anticipation now that Kamala Harriss been announced as Joe Bidens running mate, and to many, shes already occupied the high post of VP!This is like a marriage alliance! sai
My morning coffee, which is over a jug tall, is my addiction, but about a month ago, narry a day went by when the taste of those exquisite beans did not surprise me. The coffee powder was the same, the water I
