It was around a month ago I sat pillion on the back of a scooter after decades, “Kick start it then I’ll sit” I tell my friend offering me a lift. “Kick start?” “Yes, kick start,” I tell him. “Sit” he says, presses a button and engine springs to life….
Lamby 58..!
I Provide Diamonds..!
Many years ago while walking through a village in Vasai I suddenly stopped and held the arm of my friend who was walking alongside, “Listen!” I said and we both stopped and listened. I saw his face grow from curiosity to enlightenment, “Isn’t it beautiful!” I whispered and he nodded….
No War, No Peace, No Books..!
High Court Judge: Explain why you kept ‘War and Peace’ at Home? Times of India 29th Aug “Can I borrow a book from your collection Bob?” “No!” I squeak, “I have no books at home. I don’t know how to read. See, I can’t read what bus is coming down…
Control That Animal In You..!
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-…
My Tomato Ketchup and Dishum-Dishum..!
Last evening as I looked up from my writing, I smiled at the vegetable puff my wife brought me along with my mug of tea. It wasn’t the puff or tea that made me smile but the tomato ketchup poured quite lavishly for me. I love tomato ketchup, and many,…
The Empty Bench..!
All the benches except one, had people sitting on them, and I wondered why. And then I saw a pretty girl walk over and sit on that same empty bench. I walked over too, as the others were taken and sat down. She turned to me. I looked at her…
Fooled by the Skin..!
“Excellent fruit sir! Sweet and tasty! Just look at the skin!” I looked at the fruit and there was no doubt in my mind they were ripe and ready for eating. I wondered whether the fruit vendor could see I was nearly drooling in anticipation of having them after lunch….
Lengthen Your Stride..!
Have you ever watched a child who doesn’t want to go someplace? His steps become smaller, he drags his feet, and finally sits down. Have you watched a relay in which the last runner has to catch up with the others to win? His strides become longer and longer and…
In Safe Custody..!
“Hey! Hey what are you doing?” “Taking you into custody sir!” “But do you know who I was?” “Yes sir, that is why we are taking you into custody!” “But this is no way to treat a former minister!” “We have no choice!” “Who said that?” “Who said what sir?”…
Do You Know Who I Am?
“Do you know who I am?” he asked puffing up his chest. “No! Don’t you?” “I am the one who owns that BMW!” “So why don’t you ask the car?” “Ask what?” “Who you are!” “Why should I ask my car?” “Because you asked me who you were, and since…