Fire in the Engine..!
“What is it?” asks the pilot, as the airhostess enters the cockpit. “Sir, a passenger has reported that he saw
Read more.July 14, 2023
The Man at The Well..!
This happened two thousand years ago when a Man rested at a well. A woman walked wearily to the same
Read more.July 13, 2023
Spending Precious Dollars..!
“How many bottles did you bring back?” “Bottles?” I ask. “Booze Bob, booze! Didn’t you just return from Turkey? Do
Read more.July 12, 2023
Of Raincoats and Umbrellas..!
Not getting too many invitations to go out, I was pleasantly surprised to get one for dinner and decided I’d
Read more.July 11, 2023
Words That Make a Difference..!
It was my late mother some years ago who sent me this meaningful piece, maybe remembering how I was so
Read more.July 11, 2023
Grab and Hold..!
How often we look at others and envy them their power and position, forgetting that most of us get equal
Read more.July 9, 2023
Broaden Your Cave..!
As I explored the ancient regions of Cappadocia and walked gingerly into the seven cave churches, I found some delightful
Read more.July 7, 2023
Garbage Truck or Factual Content..!
As I see a political leader not giving a single press conference, I remember a time when I had to
Read more.July 7, 2023
Tall Man..!
The guide taking us on a tour of Istanbul was extremely articulate and expressive, suddenly he whispered, “There will be
Read more.July 6, 2023
Precious Women..!
And as I walked among the ruins of an ancient Roman city yesterday in Turkeye, and looked at the lavish
Read more.July 5, 2023
Nothing Comes Easy..!
It’s been a hard day of trekking for me in Ephesus, Turkey, but what I’ve learnt I don’t think I
Read more.July 4, 2023
Busy?
Spent an evening at the club, with a gentleman who knew one of India’s billionaires when he was coming up,
Read more.July 4, 2023














Robert Clements is a newspaper columnist and writes a daily column, which has graced the pages of over 60 newspapers and magazines, from a daily column in the Khaleej Times, Dubai, the Morning Star, London, and in nearly every state in India, from The Statesman in Kolkata, to the Kashmir Times in Kashmir to the Trinity Mirror in Chennai.