stalin’s ways
STALIN?S WAYS
Though both Stalin and Beria were natives of Georgia and rose through the ranks in the Soviet hierarchy, , the Georgians do not...
Pirates do exist, even today !
In my profession as a Merchant navy officer, I have very often encountered people who think that piracy at sea has been a thing...
Spin Smart: 5 Must-Know Slot Tips for Beginners
Slot machines serve as the prime attractions of gaming environments whether they exist in the digital or physical realms. Users find these machines enchanting...
The Third World
Inspired by a true story(The locale and the dates are almost close to the real life incident)
April 2nd 2004Byappanahalli Police Station LimitsBangalore2200 hrs
Old Madras...
Lets Talk About Death
One may very well ask ? Why?? Why talk of death at all?? Isn't it something that is unpleasant, formidable, terrifying?? Something that makes...
Longing and Belonging
Oh my Lord, I long for a little pat on my back, a word of appreciation, I long for a hug, I long for...
The Agony Of Being A Sports Fanatic In India!
(This piece was written during the Athens Olympics. But the situation doesn't seem to have changed except probably for Narain's inclusion in the F1...
Pardon me, monsieur
"Pardon me, monsieur" - last words of Marie Antoinette, said to the executioner after she accidentally stepping upon his foot.
I was once working for...
The Golden Trumpet
It rained heavily that night and Willy looked at the tiled roof to find any tell-tale signs of a leak. He held the 'chimney'...
Slice of life
April 9th 2003- 6.45 pm
Allah-u-Akbar??????.
Dusk, A sleepy old muezzin called the faithful to prayer in his baritone. As the azaan from...
