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The Empty Bench..!
All the benches except one, had people sitting on them, and I wondered why. And then I saw a pretty
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August 26, 2019
Fooled by the Skin..!
“Excellent fruit sir! Sweet and tasty! Just look at the skin!” I looked at the fruit and there was no
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August 25, 2019
Lengthen Your Stride..!
Have you ever watched a child who doesn’t want to go someplace? His steps become smaller, he drags his feet,
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August 24, 2019
In Safe Custody..!
“Hey! Hey what are you doing?” “Taking you into custody sir!” “But do you know who I was?” “Yes sir,
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August 23, 2019
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
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August 22, 2019
Stepping Out In Faith..!
My favourite scene and one I call to mind whenever my faith is low, is of the fleeing Israelites crossing
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August 21, 2019
Keep Your Eyes on Your Goal..!
A few years ago I heard a long talk by a speaker about how hard work pays. “Do you have
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August 20, 2019
Laughter, Pain and Death..!
As you read this, I will be on my way to Pune for the funeral of my friend. A friend
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August 19, 2019
Are You Ready for Your Chapatti Lady?
Since I’m known as a guy who’s got a soft spot for animals, I get followed round a wee bit
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August 18, 2019
Child in Jail
Invest In Your Children..!
Today’s the day of the career dad and mom! Both work, both sometimes earn equal salaries, and both spend long
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August 17, 2019
Puncture..!
The old man at the puncture shop, looked at me with quiet patience as I stood at his shop. “Quick!”
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August 16, 2019
Abhinandan
Naughty Abhinandan..!
It made delightful news to hear Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman had been awarded the Vir Chakra! We all remember the
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August 15, 2019