Dosti wala thappar

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There are different kinds of slaps. The slap that Anupam Kher got from Dilip Kumar in Karma, jiski goonj kafi der tak suniye di thi. The slap that roadside Romeos receive from girls or their fathers “Haramzade, teri yeh majaal ki tu meri beti to tang kare” The slap that kids get from their parents, » Read More

Your job – a relation or a transaction

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A job is either a relationship where both parties are working towards something meaningful or it is a transaction where hours are traded for money. Need I say anything more? Read More

If a dog gets the bone, he never races again

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In the movie The Firm, Ed Harris and Tom Hanks are watching a dog race. To make the dogs run in the race, there is bone that is attached to a mechanical arm that moves on the track and the dogs follow it. The bone is the incentive for the dog to run, not a » Read More

It will change completely, but it will be the same

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Delhi government is planning to introduce cheaper four wheeler alternatives to the auto rickshaws. They will be charging the same fare as the autos and there seems to be a lot of enthusiasm among some people who feel it will solve all the problems related to auto rickshaws Among the sound byes quoted in Hindustan Times, » Read More

Kaam ho jaayeg

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“Kaam ho jayega” or “Yeh kaam aap mujh par chod dijeye” We have grown up listening to these phrases, mostly in the movies but don’t hear them very often now. I guess the reason the simplicity of the past is gone. Now the work being done is not enough, there are other requirements and expectations » Read More

Are we really living in a democracy?

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Before you answer this question, I want you to consider two facts. Our maid is having sleepless nights because of the rumors doing the rounds that people are turning to stones in their sleep. I was joking with my wife that maybe she should suggest our maid that during the night someone should stay awake in » Read More

Toll Plaza of a different kind

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There are something that are difficult for me to understand which is why they are difficult to explain as well. Things like the irresponsible and unacceptable behavior of the government. How can they claim to have done a good job when we are driving on roads with potholes, have public healthcare system which you will » Read More

So what is your resolution

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“I am turning 30 and I can feel the effects on tobacco on my lungs when I climb a flight of stairs, my resolution is to quit smoking.” “Today is the first death anniversary of my friend who died in a violent car crash while driving drunk. My resolution is to never drive drunk.” “Today is my » Read More

What is your Poison?

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Is it the feeling of accomplishment or the stress? Read More

Have you earned your stripes?

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Have you earned your stripes, your checkers or any other pattern? Or are you still wearing plains? Read More

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