India is one of the countries where education gets wide publicity through several religious festivals dominated by art and music. Though people, by and large, are more interested in the cultural aspects of these festivals, the children look forward to the gifts that are piled up in every room. Whatever it be, such festivals become …
Category: In real life
Happy go lucky
As far as I was concerned, Ooty to duty was quite a distance. Not that I was getting vexed with my job or family life but owing to my friendly approach with my colleagues who were attached to me to a great extent (they needed a helping hand, of course). But at home, it was …
Dignity of labor?
During one of my visits to Ooty, I came across a college student who seemed to be on the look out for a job and I told him about the Milk Society. He burst into laughter and told me, “Do you want me to be a cowboy in a nice place like this… Do you?†…
All is well that begins well!
Yah! One of my co-workers looked hear and there and opened the topic, “so, you are one of our colleagues…” I nodded. “Well, don’t worry”, he assured. Before I could react, he continued, “what is your salary?” “Hundred plus,” I responded. “Wow! That shows that you are our section head?” “May be.” “Your position is …
How to overcome dull moments?
At times, when we face dull moments, we try to overcome the boredom by going through your own diaries or some books which will give you some relief. But, the other day, we had a pleasant surprise. The ones whose visit to our house was almost certain, they were knocking at our doors. The dull …
When elections come.
Old order changeth, yielding place to new. God fulfills Himself in many ways, lest one good custom should corrupt the world. All is well, that ends well. Yes, we are very close to the destination and the only question is, who at last is at the top when changing their positions! In short, the whole …
Off the back foot, inches off the ground.
Though there is a general impression that Pakistan and India are not in good terms, as could be seen from certain recent developments, the fact is that such things are like family quarrels which would last for a few days and settle down before long. Both the countries are eager to watch cricket matches between …
By me to me… no problem!
Who are the most important persons in a country like India? The answer is, “Politicians”, during general elections. OK, on other days? Journalists… I mean the reporters. Good… They are the ones who have to follow the politicians here and there, and send their remarks on various parties, or about the changes they have in …
Parliament elections
Gone are the days when Lok Sabha elections were a serious competition between two major parties and a couple of namesake parties who could be identified with their flags and slogans such as, “A B C Zindabad!” or “E F G Moordabad!” Then you have to wait for a few days to know whether the …
Old order changeth, yielding place to new.
India is getting ready for the loksabha elections and the leading parties are busy and may be a bit nervous too in view of the uncertainty about the chances of victory or the possibility of the strength of the parties with whom the leading parties have a tie up. One of the strange things is …