Columns - Bobs Banter

“Sir, are you a Christian?” asked the customer. “Certainly!” beamed the businessman. “Church every Sunday, committee meeting every month, and

October 9, 2026

“Why do you do it?” I asked Natrajan Iyer. A reasonable question for a man who had relentlessly taken on

October 9, 2026

“Today’s inconvenience, tomorrow’s comfort!” announced the board beside a road that had apparently resigned from being a road. “How reassuring,”

October 8, 2026

“Sir, there is a journalist at the door!” “Tell him we have already issued the press release.” “He wants to

October 7, 2026

“Wanted,” I announced, “brave Indians for immediate placement at strategic locations!” “Security guards?” asked my neighbour. “Heroes!” “For a film?

October 6, 2026

“Wait!” I tell the groom as he prepares to carry his bride across the threshold. He freezes. His bride looks

October 5, 2026

“Wonderful news!” said the gentleman. “I have finished my book!” “Congratulations!” I said. “What happens in chapter two?” “The same

October 2, 2026

“Congratulations, sir!” said the secretary, entering the sports official’s room. “Another gold?” “No, sir. Another baby. We are maintaining our

October 2, 2026

“Where is your appointment letter?” I imagine asking that question of anyone who announces he is killing people on God’s

October 1, 2026

“Can’t you see I’m suffering?” we shout at the person who has brought us a glass of water. The person

September 30, 2026

When videos surfaced showing groups of men harassing women in Bihar’s Samastipur and Jamui, the words that police are “checking

September 30, 2026

Halfway through a dip in the sea, I once swallowed a mouthful of seawater and announced that the sea was

September 29, 2026

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