We had recently visited the magnificent Isha Yoga Centre at Coimbatore. Those of my 12 esteemed readers who have been there will agree that the Centre is set in sylvan surroundings; and with its earthy flavours and minimalistic engineering, blends well with nature. The food is simple and tasty, the…
Category: We Are Like That Only
What’s in a Baby Name – Gunga Din to Rakesh
The Times of India is a good solid newspaper. I have pointed out earlier too (for example about man-bags here) that The Times can always be depended to keep us abreast of all the breaking news and an analysis in depth of events that shake humankind; a baby name for…
Wedding Chaos and Friends: Photos, Phones & Mahua
Marriages are made in heaven. So are earthquakes and lightning. And yet, most of us, some unwittingly, jump into matrimony at some point in time. As did one dapper youngster, Shirish, starting inadvertently some wedding chaos. He happened you see, by a fortunate chain of circumstances, to be my coursemate,…
A Veteran on Fashion: What On Earth Are Youngsters Wearing?
In one of my earlier posts I had ranted about youngsters being eye sores due to their (largely absent) dress sense. Well, this post explores more fashion disasters. Buckle up. Youngsters, pay attention – starting at the top and working downwards……. Head/Neck Wear Upper Body Wear Lower Body Having already…
Funny Signs of Aging: Paunches, Rickety Knees & Chairs
What troubles me nowadays is that when I have to bend down to tie my shoe laces, the paunch gets in the way. Though this is only the body pointing to one of the funny signs of aging, these repetitive reminders can be irksome. Other Funny Signs Of Aging I…
Maid in India: Tales of Household Helps and Husbands
I had started with the Indian Maid Story in one of my earlier posts. This post, ladies and gentlemen, is Part 2 of the same Indian Maid Story. Women often have to bear the injustices of an oppressive society. Logically therefore, one would expect, in keeping with our susceptibility to…
Trouser Wearing Guide : A Middle-Aged Man’s Guide to Sanity
Bertie – “There are moments, Jeeves, when one asks oneself, ‘Do trousers matter?’” Jeeves – “The mood will pass, sir.” For someone like me, who has spent two thirds of my life in the Armed Forces, trousers (or any other article of clothing), always need careful consideration. The young don’t agree. (Neither…