It was like a double-spin attack but they handled each bowl with care. On the one hand, there was rain and on the other there was traffic jam on a narrow road with pot holes all over. It was a tight rope walk for them because they carried a couple of heavy bags in both …
Month: October 2011
Lest you forget…
Largest human nose ever recorded was that of an Englishman Thomas weders in the 18th century” 19cm long. A visit by the world’s shortest man named Ping Pong brought sidewalk traffic on Manhattan’s busy 42nd street to a halt. The 20-year old Chinese man in all of 74.6cm tall. The Oxford University considers Indian students …
Certain chain reactions
It was 7.30 am; 3 hours earlier than my usual time for a stroll. But, I was on the move so that I could be at the polling booth before the queue gets longer. I had already made up my mind and there was no need for any mental arguments. And, as i was moving …
They Stoop to Conquer
Smiling, Over-polite faces greet you at every nook and corner. Before you reciprocate, One of them introduces the candidate, “He is ‘Your’ Candidate… We want a change… Don’t you think?†he asks and assures, “When we promise something you can take it for granted.†Someone is knocking on your front door. As soon as you …
Have a Look Before You Say ‘No!’
A folk dance was in progress and it was in tune with a familiar folk song. Suddenly a middle aged woman, dark and bulky, lost steps and was about to fall to the ground – her oversized bum seemed to accelerate the downward journey. But even as we were watching with bated breath the fate …
Pleasant Distractions
When Newspaper-addicts settle down to read the days paper, they invariably run through the headlines till they find the items they prefer. To some, it is international news, followed by national and regional. Some readers straightway go to the sports page. And, to those matter-of-fact people, it is over to the business page!. Advertisements remain …