Columns - Bobs Banter

Thinking, Writing and Speaking..!

Very often people come to me and say, “Bob, I can write very well!” I nod respectfully, because one must

May 21, 2026

We, A Gullible People..!

We are a gullible people, aren’t we? Not because we are unintelligent. Far from it. Indians can run global companies,

May 20, 2026

A Teleprompter That Answers Questions…!

There was a time when leaders loved press conferences. They stood proudly behind microphones, smiled confidently at reporters and answered

May 19, 2026

Are You A Wright Senior?

I have noticed something very strange about senior level leaders. The higher they rise in office, the lower their willingness

May 18, 2026

Come Join Us..!

Quite often at parties, just when people are balancing plates of kebabs, laughing loudly, and trying not to spill soft

May 17, 2026

How We Love to Exclude..!

How we love excluding people. Everywhere I go I see signs that politely, firmly, and sometimes proudly keep people out.

May 16, 2026

Umpires and Election Commissioners..!

Imagine a cricket match where only one team is allowed to choose the umpire. The other team can complain. They

May 15, 2026

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly..!

Last evening I went to watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with two younger friends. Three men walking

May 14, 2026

Worldly Success and a Successful Coach..!

My father died around twenty-five years ago. Strange how fathers become clearer after they leave. While they are alive, we

May 13, 2026

Personal and Public Life..!

“His personal life has nothing to do with his politics!” I have heard that sentence shouted with great confidence whenever

May 12, 2026

Eyes on the Right Goal..!

A few years ago I sat through a very long motivational talk. The speaker shouted passionately about hard work. “Work

May 11, 2026

A National Cheating Tutorial..!

“When did cheating become clever?” I asked a friend the other day. “Since winning became more important than honour,” he

May 10, 2026

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