“I’m sorry, I was wrong!” How very difficult to say these words! It is accurately said that it is easy to be an angel when nobody makes you angry, but there are enough people who will make you angry. We’re told that 19th Century German statesman Prince Otto von Bismarck…
Using Love, Not Brute Force..!
Today as the Taliban tries to subdue Afghanistan through brute force I’d like to tell the story by Lee Patton that touched my heart: ‘Several years ago in Seattle, Washington, there lived a 52- year-old Tibetan refugee. “Tenzin,” diagnosed with lymphoma. He was admitted to the hospital and received his…
Protecting Women the Taliban Way..!
Afghani women who had feared and dreaded the entry of the Taliban applauded the news that the Taliban leadership now shouted across to them, “We will protect you, don’t be scared!” “I told you not to be fearful,” said the father of one of the young women. “I told you…
All Brawn, No Prawn..!
Just come back from a fishing trip! No, I didn’t have to go far, nor did I go to a lake or river. I needed no net or tackle. All I had was a spoon which I dipped into a pickle jar which said Prawn Pickle, and my spoon went…
Be A Miracle..!
So often, deep in despair, don’t we cry out to God to lift us out of something or other? We pray for a miracle, but many times, right then God uses us to be a miracle to someone else, and thus also providing us with a lifting of our spirits!…
Standing By Your Loved One..!
Many years ago, I decided I would give up business and follow my passion; writing! However, things were not as easy as I’d imagined: I had to establish myself as a newspaper columnist and Rome as you know and as I soon found out, wasn’t built in a day. So,…
From Bottom to Top..!
“No Bob, it’s top to bottom! You can’t twist phrases just like that!” you cry out, exasperated with me. But think again, when you talk about those on top; corrupt politicians, crooked businessmen, dishonest government servants being untrustworthy, ask yourself, “Where did it all start?” It started at the bottom….
Hoisting a Balanced Flag..!
I stood at attention as the strains of our beloved National Anthem ended, and the National Flag was hoisted. I watched as those around me walked away for their light refreshments, and then heard voices around me, “It’s not balanced!” “Yes, sadly it isn’t!” said another familiar voice. “Of course…
Slow Me Down, Lord..!
Mr Smith never rested in peace As he was always in a hurry He bumped his car into a truck Mr Smith they had to bury! Not a single day goes by without me hearing about some friend, relative or acquaintance having a heart attack, stroke, or some such stress…
Where are The Judges?
‘The Supreme Court’s disquiet over mounting vacancies in high courts and tribunals… reveal a dangerous divide..” TOI Editorial, 11th August 21’ We are always hailed as the largest democracy in the world! But are we? “Do what you want, I will not vacate your house!” sneers your tenant. “I will…
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.