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The Mega Barter

"Did Suma's husband call you?" Asked my wife."No. what's the matter?" I was sure there is something."May be he will call you tomorrow." She...

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...

2006 – The End Of The World!

I cannot imagine what goes on in my wife's head sometimes.  She's been as fearsome as a Viking all year through but now when...

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...

Sunday Blues

My bike was on a strike last Sunday, and inspite of kicking hard, it refused to to cough. I understood, it needed a long sleep,...

Mobile-in-law

My mother-in-law is in Kuwait. Like everyone, she has lately developed the urge to pour her emotions into the all pervasive, slim & trim,...

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...

Wardrobe Malfunction

"My friend Sunitha called me. I was about to call you...then I remembered you had told me that you are busy the whole day"...

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,...

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...

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