Columns - Bobs Banter

Every parent knows there comes a moment when raising your voice no longer works. The child grows taller, develops opinions,

July 21, 2026

When news emerged that Sonam Wangchuk, had allegedly been taken forcibly to hospital after his prolonged hunger strike, I found

July 20, 2026

Whenever people feel cornered, they immediately begin searching for someone powerful to stand up for them. A political party. A

July 18, 2026

The police inspector adjusts his cap and looks at the trembling prisoner. “So you say you’re innocent?” “Yes, sir.” The

July 17, 2026

A friend once cornered me after a meeting with great determination in his eyes. “Bobby,” he said, “I have a

July 16, 2026

“Yippee!” screamed my neighbour. I rushed to his house in the middle of the night, thinking the municipality had finally

July 16, 2026

The interview began brilliantly. “So tell us about yourself,” asked the HR manager. “I have a Master’s degree, an MBA,

July 15, 2026

“Grandpa, race you to the gate!” My grandson had already disappeared down the garden path before I had even decided

July 14, 2026

“I don’t believe it!” The gentleman folded his newspaper, which showed that his Ram Mandir trust had been systematically looted,

July 13, 2026

There is always one emotional scene playing out at every airport and railway station. A young man rushes towards his

July 11, 2026

There was a time when the very thought of my children settling abroad filled me with dread. “What if somebody

July 11, 2026

I have finally discovered why Americans don’t walk. They have no vendors on their footpaths. I went for a morning

July 10, 2026

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