On Friday I flew back to Chennai. The cheap airlines might have brought ‘flying` to the masses but they have also taken off the royalty built around flying. At 5 p.m. on June 9, I walked up to the pretty receptionist at Kamat Lingapur Hotel in Hyderabad and said: “Hey, check me out!” She almost … Read more
Now it is the time to answer my own question “Why am I telling you about my airplane high-jacking incident?” Answer: I have arrived in life. I have booked a ticket in Spice Jet. Living up to their expectation, Spice Jet handed me a print out with some haldi stain on it. When I asked … Read more
I promise. The first time I tried, they said I shouldn`t sit ON the plane. The last time I tried, they said there were no vacant seats available. I remember, in one of my attempts I was arrested by the Nepali Govt. I remember being tortured by the Nepali Police officials for close to five … Read more
They say traveling makes one a broadminded person. In my last 3-4 days in Hyderabad I have gained a lot of broadmindedness. First and foremost, never ever empathize with the locals. Here is why – Before I left for Hyderabad a colleague told me that Hyderabadis pronounce ‘Satyam` as ‘Satcham.` I kept this in mind … Read more
My company thinks I qualify for AC 2 tier, if I travel on work. So, when I was asked to travel to Hyderabad, I booked my ticket in the same class. Quite an experience. Even before I proceed any further, let me tell you that I have never ever traveled higher than 2nd class (sleeper … Read more
This was snapped while filling up the car before we climbed up the hill. Wonder why it says ‘you pay more in the hills’. Check out the tea’s name – Nonsuch. When I asked the tea shop owner he said: “Thats because there is ‘no other such’ tea in the World.” Thats Rekha and I … Read more
Our Ooty trip was great. Let`s take one hair-pin bend at a time. We reached Metupalayam on Saturday morning (29th April). As the train rolled into the station and I got down with the luggage…I had a feeling I had left behind something. I get this feeling often. Most of the time it is something … Read more
Ajay Shroff (a friend of mine) and Nanette (a friend of his) have thrown into the cauldron called Internet two ticking time-bombs. You don`t want to be the one that didn`t enjoy the blast…so rush for it now: www.suggestamovie.com & www.suggestabook.com I am surprised these domain names were available for Ajay. It is quite an … Read more