I have come to realize that The Wife’s narrations about our horde of middle class memories, are far wittier. The tremendous response to one of her earlier narrations here, is enough cause for me to step aside and leave matters once more, to her. Read on. Quote Let me start…
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Humour in Naval Uniform. All the King’s Horses and all the King’s Men
This is one of those funny navy stories that I have titled, ‘All the king’s horses and all the king’s men.’ What was your most prized purchase once you started earning? Well I can tell you that amongst young naval officers it was a vehicle – which in our case…
Light Hearted Satire. India Moves up in “Ease of doing Business” Index!
You know how kids at some point in time start hankering for a dog? And the parents will be promised the earth in lieu? “Yes, I will feed the dog, take it for walks, give it a bath, etc etc”. Sure enough, these promises are forgotten after a week. No…
My Bajaj Scooter Adventure: Keep Your Eyes 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…