The discerning ones amongst you would have noticed that alcohol makes rather frequent appearances in my writings (for example here, well here too, and then again here). But then that’s merely because alcohol has so many wondrous qualities that it is not feasible to cover them all in one piece….
Tag: Alcohol
Found A Better Planning Aid Than Alcohol? Now, That Is Impossible
Grains (wheat, barley, rye, rice, etc) are all excellent sources of nutrition. They provide proteins for muscle building and carbohydrates for energy. But these humble sources of nutrition become everyone’s favourites only when they are allowed to ferment, because while stardom, success and happiness do not grace us often, the…
In the mood for some burglary? Don’t forget commonsense!
I think we can all agree that burglary is a valid source of income. It is egalitarian, redistributes the wealth amongst the have nots, and gives us vicarious pleasure when the rich are its victims. No wonder we all love Robin Hood. It is particularly conducive for making a quick…
Indian Weddings – Drama, Naagin Dances and Embarrassments
I’m limiting myself to middle class India here. Attended any Indian weddings? A colourful and lively affair, yes? Our weddings have everything – melodrama that surpasses anything that Ekta Kapoor can conjure, ear splitting music and embarrassing relatives. There is the jarring shehnai competing with, and losing to, disco jhankaar…
Pool Parties; joy and fun in abundance
You know how liquor affects different people differently? It’s the cause of, as well as the answer to most of life’s confounding questions. Some otherwise reticent individuals become the life of a party. Some, quite ignorant of the vast gap between their capabilities and aspirations, become singers. Some others suddenly…