Today was my lucky day, I told myself. I had the shared cab all to myself. My destination was at least an hour away. That was when the cab stopped. That was when the woman got in. Someone, perhaps her boyfriend or maybe husband or brother – I wasn’t able to make out, saw her … Read more
For individual investors who have ambitions to become market experts, my broker friend Jigneshbhai has devised a step by step approach that can be followed by almost anyone. No background in investing is necessary, but a learning attitude is important. It does not guarantee success (like market disclaimers!), but it is a sure and steady … Read more
“People want to pursue their passion and make a living with that, of late,” Jigneshbhai remarked while sipping his coffee. Swami and I were busy in our passion for the double chocolate muffin. But what Jigneshbhai said still caught our attention. “Yes, a colleague of mine left his job a while back to follow his … Read more
A few days back, I started going for a morning walk. I walked down the stairs of my apartment and found another walker coming out of the lift. He waved at me and I smiled back. But I had a mask on and so he couldn’t see me smile. He thought I was giving him … Read more
On a Sunday afternoon, Balaji was having coffee with his wife at home when the telephone rang. “I am calling from the local police station. Can I talk to Balaji?” “Yes this is Balaji speaking.” “Sir, you have to come to the police station for address verification for your passport. Can you come in the … Read more
Whether I have my haircut at the salon or at home, the first question he asks after wrapping me up is “Short or Medium?” I haven’t been able to answer this question with confidence all these years. Earlier, I used to say ‘medium’ just to be sure he doesn’t cut it too short. But when … Read more
“It’s you, again,” I sensed her and said to myself. Well, I have to say, whatever I have to say, only to myself. Because no one else can hear me. Except spirits like you, who hover around for no reason and can’t do anything else, anyway. That’s because I cannot speak. So there’s no question … Read more
“I am going to apply for police security,” he announced. Jigneshbhai and I almost spilled our coffee in surprise. After his recent experience at the cinema where he had got into an unnecessary brawl with the man in the seat in front of him, Swami was convinced that society had become a dangerous place. Swami … Read more
I am a Facebook post with 26000 likes and 1972 comments. And I almost forgot, 223 shares. Words and photos don’t count for much nowadays. They were a big deal in the olden days when every word written or spoken meant something. Every photo was looked at, in depth. Look at me. I have a … Read more