Playing With the Constitution..!
Ah, there they go again—the Supreme Court wagging its finger like a stern headmaster at a bunch of unruly students called Parliament. You’d think our honourable elected representatives would by now have graduated from learning the laws. They’re supposed to be called the guardians of the law, right? But no….
Passing the Political Laughter Test..!
Before being elected, politicians should be made to attend a special school. Not one where economics and politics are taught—no, sir! —but one where they’re taught to laugh at themselves! Yes, I’m talking about good old belly-shaking, ego-deflating, humility-inducing laughter—at themselves! Imagine, if you will, a classroom full of aspiring…
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…
To Lead, Accede and Succeed..!
The chief minister for Karnataka has finally been chosen, but for a few crucial days after the elections, a tale of two ambitious men holding tightly to the chief minister’s Chair, unfolded! In my wild imagination while their fight was going one, I see these two glaring at each other…
They Will Vote for Me Anyway…!
“Can you imagine,” said the elected representative, poking a fat finger into my ribs, “the people want a new bus terminus.” “Yes,” I said, “I’ve heard about that.” “What do we need a bus terminus for,” he said, “when we have an international airport here.” “Yes,” I said again. “Our…


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.