Long long ago, when angels traversed the Earth and things were not as bad as they are today…I used to be a bachelor. And I would stay wth a friend of mine, Vamsee Vardhan (Now in US of A). Our house in Adayar, Chennai was amazingly big and we thought a third person won’t hurt. … Read more
Those that don`t watch BBC or CNN`s primetime news bulletin are probably not aware that I have quit my Sports Editor`s job at www.sify.com. Not much of a Sports Editor, but still. I will be joining American International Group (www.aig.com) as their Corporate Communication guy. Is the move good or bad? I don`t know yet. … Read more
Rekha and I watched Mughal-e-Azam over the weekend. Nice, colorful movie. Definitely better than the pseudo-tear-jerker Devdas. The movie is all about a young Jehangir (Akbar`s son) falling in love with Anarkali, a dancer at the court. And the repercussions. There are instances in the movie, where Jehangir, blinded by his love for Anarkali agrees … Read more
Not all who smoke Gold Flake Kings, live life King-size. Well, at least not the ones those are married. Not so long ago, I was a chain smoker. Now I am chained smoker. From a cool sounding 15-20 cigarettes/day, to very modest 1-2 cigarettes a day, it has been a very steep climb down. Thanks … Read more
There was a time when men chose between a wife and a washing machine. I myself, when young would joke about how I intended to marry early because I did not like washing clothes. I hated Surf washing power and the blue colored Rin detergent because they made my hand rough. Washing also meant, identifying … Read more
This is a ‘quote` special. The whole article has been done using quotes by famous personalities. See if you like it…if you don`t it probably means you are not a well-read person. Rekha did not like it. -X-X-X- A 73-year old Helen Hayes once said, “The hardest years in life are those between ten and … Read more
My wife is not feeling well. Some evil eye she thinks – wonder what it could be. What was it with Rekha, that somebody found reason enough to be jealous? Beats me. Wonder if I was the reason for jealousy. And if that is the case, I think the person who cast the evil eye … Read more
Was wondering what Rekha could have been in her previous birth. Here are a few guesses – Hammer – Falls right on the head Blade – Nips & cuts Knife – Cuts right through me Coaster – Always missing when I want… Needle – Pricks me Iron Box – Flattens me & my confidence Tweezers … Read more