A few years back many learned pundits tried to analyse and find out why Hillary Clinton lost the election when she stood against Trump. Just before the results, every exit poll, news channel and publication predicted she would win. But she lost! I was in the US when two of…
Here Am I, Send Me..!
My grandfather, nearly a hundred years ago, a Professor of English Literature in an established college, was tipped off to become the first Indian principal of that college, when he answered God’s call to become a missionary, with these words on his lips, “Here I am Lord, send me!” And…
Biden’s Temple..!
As polls come nearer, the temple or mosque issue starts becoming louder. I wondered what if American President Biden does the same when he stands for President again? “President Biden, America is in a financial crisis, what are the methods you plan to bail the country’s economy?” “I have plans…
Worn Hands and a Wedding Ring..!
So often our success is because of the hard work of a mother, father, elder brother or sister, or a wife or husband. Sometimes we forget, and tell the world we are self-made people, but today on her birthday I remembered my late mother’s wedding ring: It was worn out,…
A Compromising Position..!
At JFK in New York he stood in line like everybody else. Getting into the aircraft, he moved aside to let a lady pass, even giving her a courteous nod. At Paris, he arrived late and found the line to India lengthy, but here, instead of joining the queue he…
Losing Control of Ourselves..!
We hear of accidents happening because a car, bus or truck went out of control right? Maybe brakes failed, or too high a speed or a sudden pothole! But when men and women go out of control, all we can cry out is why? “Why?” we cry out to rape-…
Wearing a Professional Mask..!
There are so many religious leaders today, who have huge followings, but quite often what is missing from their lives and from their teachings is compassion. I have seen religious leaders, so good with their sermons, later going back to their ashrams or offices and shouting and yelling at their…
Horse Trading and Smoke Signals..!
In a little while, as soon as election results are announced, political floor crossing and horse trading will start and I envisioned myself a waiter in one of the resorts that our elected representatives will soon be bundled off to: “It must be quite traumatic for you all?” I asked,…
Panic and Your Golden Calf..!
In those times we panic, how quickly we toss our faith away: “Our little boy’s fever is not coming down!” whispers the terrified mother. “Wait, I’ll be back in a moment,” shouts the father as he runs to the window and tosses his Bible out! Sounds like a joke, isn’t…
The People’s Bullet..!
The nervous politician hastily drew the curtains in his house, and looked out furtively through a small opening in the folds, “What’s happening husband?” asked his troubled wife, running to the window, and nearly drawing the curtains open, “Are there assassins outside? Murderers who want to get your blood?” “Don’t…
Robert Clements is a newspaper columnist and writes a daily column, which has graced the pages of over 60 newspapers and magazines, from a daily column in the Khaleej Times, Dubai, the Morning Star, London, and in nearly every state in India, from The Statesman in Kolkata, to the Kashmir Times in Kashmir to the Trinity Mirror in Chennai.