Humans are always on an eternal quest, seeking meaning in life. Many eminent thinkers have attempted to find this very meaning over the ages. Socrates, Plato, Russel, Kant or closer home Jiddu, Shankaracharya, Nazrul; all have tried to give us purpose. I’ve always wondered what these thinkers did for a…
Everybody in Hyderabad is a Nizam
Hyderabad is a great city. Unlike say the more robust citizens of saddi Dilli, Hyderabadis never befuddle you by questioning you about their parentage – ‘tu janta hai mera baap kaun hai’. Plus life is slightly less rushed than say in our maximum city, Mumbai and eating out is more…
Why must eyes always be on the Road?
What is the first thing you are told when you learn driving? Keep your eyes on the road – always. Here is a story that acutely emphasizes this point. Remember the days, pre-liberalization, when the Bajaj scooter was a most prized possession? Well, my to be father in law had…