Erma Bombeck is my latest craze

She was awesome with homour (no wonder she was the World`s most celebrated humor columnist). Something, I have always wanted to be. Here is an online Museum in her name..with … Read more

Hairstyles for your hair

I have a cool hairstyle (see my pic on this page). But not all are as lucky, like for example you. Ever seen yourself in the mirror? God forbid, but … Read more

My first Interview

After reading this, you would probably wonder how I managed to get four jobs in the last seven years. But as they say, destiny sure plays a hand. Like all … Read more

Something’s wrong with the World

Don’t know if you have read this before…but it is awesome stuff. Came as a forward from a friend. A Worldwide survey was conducted by the UN. The only question … Read more

Traveling in an auto-rickshaw

Ever traveled in an auto-rickshaw in Chennai? Or for that matter anywhere in India? If your answer is a big ‘No,` chances are you have not indulged in various other … Read more

Dog collars are in fashion

Well, at least they look like something dogs would be proud of wearing around their necks. The employers of today are smarter. They issue dog collars to their employees to … Read more

Here is a tip for the not so informed…

Ok..Ok…this tip is only for those who missed watching Sun TV, BBC, CNN & Aaj Tak last evening…and for those that didn’t read the Washinton Post, The Hindu, The Times … Read more

Are you the 20,000th person?

About two months back OUCHMYTOE reached the magic figure of 10,000 hits. And very shortly it is going to hit the 20,000 mark. Would you be lucky enough to be … Read more

I think I am a Casanova

I think I am real cool Casanova. I have at least 5-6 pretty girls calling me every week. Shhhh….Rekha doesn`t know. This will be our little secret. These girls are … Read more

Repercussions of the Tsunami attack

(A not so serious analysis) 1) World is now divided into two types of people – those that were affected, and those that weren`t. 2) Those who were not affected … Read more

What’s Cooking?

Ever tried impressing your wife by cooking a decent meal for her? And surprising her? (That`s one of my New Year resolutions). I suggest, you don`t. I tried, and it … Read more

Domestic violence on the men?

In the sixties, women asked for equality. In 30 years time, they would have it. In another 10 years time, they would treat men like dirt. I know it`s a … Read more

On jammin up with Jammy

Presenting something that boosted my confidence ten-times today morning. After the gut-wrenching farewell last evening and pegs of Smirnoff Vanilla Twist in the night, I woke up a tired man. … Read more

My Last Day in Sify

Today is my last day here in Sify. When was the last time I quit a job? Been a long while…yet as far as I remember, I have never quit … Read more

Looking for a room-mate!

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 … Read more

My medical check-up

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, … Read more

Washing clothes & sins

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 … Read more

Roads – down the wild side

Requested by Anbu @ 11:16 am | Dec 1st 2004 Topics Suggested: Boss,Canteen food,Indian cricket,roads Mail id: manbu@chn.cognizant.com Blog: http://vanguard2010.blogspot.com It is now fashionable to use the sewage system to … Read more

When I turned poet!

I have always wanted to become a World-renown poet. But lack of vocabulary (poets should know words that the common folk don`t understand) and lack of command over grammar (poets … Read more

When Bush comes to show

George Bush has retained the White House. Shucks, I had gotten bored of the Bush jokes on the net and was expecting Kerry to win, so that we would have … Read more

Bush vs Musharraf

Here is a yahoo chat conversation between US President George Bush and Pakistan CEO Pervez Musharraf. These guys are generally invisible; so don`t wait for them to come online. You … Read more