Blue Jeans in my Genes
Little did the young immigrant from Bavaria called Levi Strauss and a Nevada tailor named Jacob Davis realize while filing for their patent for ‘Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings,’ that it…Continue Reading →
Casting My Caste
The caste-ridden Hindi heartland of India is often quite predictable. The query about an individual’s name is inevitably followed by…
Think About It
The best advice for you is often the one you give to others.
Think About It
“Since merit is largely a matter of reputation, it often happens that men of ability and learning are ignored because…
Someone Stole My Blog
Is imitation the best form of flattery? I accidentally discovered my blog’s twin yesterday; a replica sans the template, the…
A Melancholic Ecstasy
One man’s music is another’s noise. I often hear murmurs of protest whenever I play my type of music at…
Funny Side Up
[Way back in 2002, having made one of my juvenile attempts at writing, I promptly submitted the draft to the university’s feature service and was paid Rs. 150 as compensation…Continue Reading →
…And Then Came Internet
Ten years is not a very long period of time. But the last decade where internet in India has evolved…
Stupid Pointless Annoying Messages
This morning when I checked my blog, I was elated to discover a deluge of comments. At last, I thought…
