Columns - Bobs Banter

Today’s Inconvenience, Tomorrow’s Comfort..!

“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

No Journalists, Please..!

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

October 7, 2026

Wanted! Indian Heroes..!

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

October 6, 2026

Before Carrying Her Across…!

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

October 5, 2026

A Book is a Journey..!

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

October 2, 2026

Ouch the Couch..!

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

October 2, 2026

Death as Revenge..!

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

October 1, 2026

Compassion When You’re In Agony..!

“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

Authenticity of the Video..!

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

September 30, 2026

Focus on the Shore..!

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

September 29, 2026

No Bank Strike..!

When I heard that the bank strike had been called off, I wondered what would have happened if it had

September 28, 2026

New Cut-Off..!

Yesterday, as my car passed a liquor shop near Fort in Bombay, a notice in bold letters caught my eye:

September 27, 2026

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