Disturbed Ramblings
When the cat was away, the mice played … Foul
Breaking news – Our great country is run by the unelected Babu .. Did you know that ? If you did you are smart and well informed and may just survive in this jungle. I didn’t know that for a long time. I was naive and thought the elected babus were running our country, not … Read more
“Havenly” India :(:(:(
It’s ok if a mother loses her only son for no fault of his, it’s ok if pavement dwellers are mowed down, it’s ok if a “respectable” leader wants a practical demonstration of how a gangrape can happen as he feels it’s not feasible … It’s ok if you overstay in the campus hostel, don’t … Read more
A soldier and a policeman
Bishamber Singh did not feel cold, the fire of patriotism kept him warm. He was fighting off the enemy on the icy peaks of East Ladakh. His weapon was less powerful than the enemy’s but his resolve and courage was stronger and many times more powerful. He was 28, built like an ox. His mother … Read more
Commodus the Merciful !!
I have watched the movie “Gladiator” many many times as am sure many of the readers have. It’s a brilliant movie showing the highs and lows of the Roman Empire. I am remembering the plot today, early in the morning. Two incidents from the movie stand out – the great General Maximus Decimus Meridus who … Read more
Scoop the poop !
For the last few days we are in Pune and have been going out for walks …. The city has gorgeous weather and even though it has grown tremendously, it’s roads are a little wider and the Cantonment is very visibly in the middle of all things. The beautiful old trees still exist and the … Read more
Living without plastic bags …. Plastic anything
Bottom Line On Top – IT’s POSSIBLE. So save your arguments :). For 40 days in Himachal we managed to live, buy things and store them without plastic bags because they are banned in Himachal. I always carry cloth bags with me so it was easy to manage. The only challenge we had was getting … Read more
Foolproof = Customerproof; Fool = Customer
Yesterday Krishnan wanted to download the ShikshaDaan bank statements for a couple of months, so he logged onto the Kotak Bank online portal. The portal prompted him to change his password and he did. Just when he entered the new password, twice, as asked the internet connection broke and the screen froze on that page. … Read more
The “Salman” of “being human”
So now there is a suspension of the lower court’s ruling on Salman’s hit-and-run case of 2002 by the high court. For 13 years, Salman was “being human” and bearing the guilt that was his driver’s. The “non being” late Constable Ravindra Patil filed the FIR and paid for it dearly. How can a “non … Read more
Incredulous India – disasters aren’t jokes !
As I write this blog nearly 900 people are feared killed in the earthquake that hit Nepal earlier in the day. All prayers out to every person affected by this disaster and may God be merciful and spare many. Its a massive earthquake and the death toll shot up almost by the minute and I … Read more