Shakespeare said it. And we have lived with it. But there is a lot in a name. Shakespeare who in one of his theatre production (think Romeo & Juliet) said “What is in a name. A rose by any name will smell the same.” I disagree. If that were so, why is Shah Rukh Khan … Read more
Did you know the intra-city bus service in Chennai is considered one of the best in India? If you didn`t …chances are don`t read the magazine I have subscribed for. On Saturday, I traveled by bus from Velachery (in Chennai) to the Central station. It was quite an experience. While talking of bus travel, I … Read more
Here are two things I came across today. 1) When you rearrange the letters in ‘MOTHER-IN-LAW` you get ‘WOMAN HITLER.` Why am I not surprised? 2) Today (20th May) something amazing is going to happen…something that doesn`t happen every other day. At 8.05 pm today the time and date will be: 2005 2005 2005 (20:05 … Read more
Have you ever tried having a conversation with somebody from the Finance department in your office? Chances are you hated the conversation. If you liked the conversation, chances are you also work for the Finance department. They always end up talking of money. The Finance people are only slightly better than LIC agents. Robinson and … Read more
Men have this incurable habit of staring at girls. It is an inborn talent and is hard to leave behind once you get committed. This guide is aimed at helping out all hose men (and boys) who get caught by their wives and girl friends …and other girls on whom enough has been invested. Many … Read more
I generally don`t work hard. I was even known as the hardly working journalist when I was with The New Indian Express. Now don`t ask me what is so new about that newspaper. Haven`t you heard of that joke wherein somebody said: “It took an illiterate man to build the Rs 99000-crore business empire called … Read more
And I am sure. Who said cocaine was addictive? And who said smokers find it difficult to quit? Given a choice between Rekha and my computer, I think would choose the latter. Wonder if she knows it. Just in case you did not know, Rekha is my wife. My computer has kind of given up … Read more
(If you have not read the earlier post please do so before proceeding any further) The thing about characters is that they remain characters – and spice up my visit to Kannur. Mind you, ‘spice up` is not always used in the positive connotation. Since the movie ‘Vishu Visit` is yet to release, I will … Read more