India being yet, despite the recent spurt in growth, a poor country, her citizens love to get maximum value for the buck in all situations. None more so than when it comes to street shopping. This is one area where men have yielded the lead role to women/wives. Men are…
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Real Life Reflections. So many channels, so few worth a watch
A recent evening. The prodigal son and self being alone at home, thought we’d watch some TV. Discussed what to watch for 15 minutes without consensus. Hence browsed some more. The Taty Sky English entertainment channels had nothing interesting. The Hindi entertainment channels too, with their surfeit of mind numbing…
Behind the Uniform Stories. Converting a House into a Home
One of the peculiarities of a life in the Navy is the frequent transfers. My time in the Navy, saw us move 15 times from city to city after marriage, which in turn, saw us convert about 22 houses into homes. Considering my married years in the Navy numbered 32,…
Everyday Personal Anecdotes. Driving to Despair!
The Wife, amongst her many sterling qualities, is a total expert on the roads of Hyderabad; one who knows the ‘gali gali nooka nooka’ of the city. So, when in Hyderabad, I am content to drive under her directions. When she says ‘turn right’, that is precisely what I do….
Lessons from a 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…