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I was driving down the Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Shankar's office and suddenly remembered I needed to meet him. I called him up.
"Shankar,...
Hanging Corpses, Flying Buns
It was yet another boring social-studies exam.
In the sole mission of regurgitating all the 'by-hearted' dates and kings, a curious event erased my...
Hasta la Vista Mi Amor Unc. Sam
Note: Dear readers, to get a real feel of this story, a cursory look at part I ? , and part II ? is...
Kankanady to Kaikamba: Non stop ( till the next stop)
Someone needs humor in this incessant rain. What with 'folding' umbrellas turning topsy ?turvy and those 'grandpa' umbrellas, a dying breed. And your priceless...
Support Bollywood
On my recent vacation that just concluded, one of the main items in my agenda was to meet my cousin. She is happily married,...
Writing – Not My Cup Of Tea
Recently my wife wrote two beautiful articles on "Mangalorean.com" which, were well received and appreciated by the readers ( and ). Written straight from...
Sunday Sililoque
"Daamanna jumped into the neighbour's well last night!" Devappa announced, and released a long jet of saliva shaded scarlet red by the 'bachhire' he...
The English Conundrum
My recent column on the encouraged some of my friends to debate on the subject of Englishism vs Americanism, the Toilet vs Restroom scenario...
New broom, sweep clean!
It was early in the morning. I was in the toilet, trying to hurry morning rituals awaiting my Manager's call. While in tension, nature's...
To Sir With Humor – Teachers Day Special
Teachers Day! This colloquial word still evokes the image of a saree clad spectacled lady, brandishing a stick threatening to hypnotize young wards under...
