Columns - Bobs Banter

This morning I witnessed a uniquely Indian engineering philosophy. It is called, “If something else breaks while doing the job,

June 19, 2026

Every few months we are treated to the same political circus. A party wins an election. Voters celebrate. Defeated parties

June 18, 2026

Government offices in one western state in our country have reportedly been instructed to display photographs not only of the

June 17, 2026

There are some views in Mumbai that should come with an entrance fee. Marine Drive at sunset. The Gateway standing

June 16, 2026

There is a storytelling competition going on across the world. Not in schools. Not in literary festivals. Not even in

June 15, 2026

Last night at the gymkhana I pressed the lift button to go down, the lift, however, had other ideas. It

June 14, 2026

Something I have noticed over the years has always puzzled me. People love talking about God after He has done

June 13, 2026

Last week I bought a small microphone. Nothing complicated. A simple gadget that helped transfer my stage whispers and soft

June 12, 2026

Some people seem to carry the past around like an old suitcase. The suitcase is torn, the handle is broken,

June 11, 2026

I have been following the debate about who should be the next James Bond, and one name keeps popping up

June 10, 2026

This must have taken the wind completely out of the sails of the ruling dispensation. For years they had a

June 9, 2026

There was a time when a lockdown meant a dangerous virus was roaming the country. Today it means the people

June 8, 2026

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