You already know that my wife comes with an “attitude” that the best of men can’t live with. I have no problem with it – if anything, that’s what “attracts” me to her. But sometimes she can be too much to handle. The other day, she said, “Rajan, you need to start going for runs … Read more
A decade back, a colleague of mine proudly exclaimed, “My wife won’t go anywhere without me!” I wanted to burst his bubble and tell him it wasn’t something he should be proud of (or happy about), but I decided against it. In sharp contrast, my wife is fiercely independent, and I love that. So much … Read more
You are on your way to the hospital in an ambulance….are you lucky or unlucky? Now for some context…. On 14 April at 5.50 am we had to catch a Vande Bharat train from Chennai Central to Mysore, and then drive 4 hours to Kannur. This was the first of five short trips we would … Read more
Many of you have asked me why I am named Jamshed Velayuda Rajan. Well, here is the full story. My father was born in 1947 in a small village called ‘Maangudi,’ which meant a dwelling place for deer. Back then, it had around 15 houses, and today it probably has 60 of them. Parthibanur is … Read more
Prakash Kumar is a close friend of mine who is sandwiched between his wife and mother. For reasons I don’t fully understand, he believes I am an expert in relationships. So he narrated the group dynamics in his house and asked for my advice. Here is his narration, in his words: +++++++ If my mother … Read more
Today, Rekha and I went to Westside to buy two pairs of trousers for me. As always, by the time we came out, we had bought one pair of trousers for me and two “unplanned, but too beautiful to leave behind” shirts for my wife. After being with her for more than 25 years, I … Read more
We live in a nice township in Chennai, and our neighbours are nice people… till the time they aren’t. Recently, when Rekha and I had gone for a morning walk, an elderly couple stopped us and accused me of cheating on Rekha. Nothing like a light allegation to warm up before your walk. We knew … Read more
The Rajans are known for three characteristics: we are hardworking, hilarious, and honest. That’s why 25 years back, when Rekha (then my girlfriend and now my wife) asked, “I love you. Will you marry me?” My immediate response was, “I am allergic to dust.” Sceptics will argue that I tried to change the topic or … Read more