“To Say or Not to Say”. This is neither a scene from The Hamlet, nor am I Shakespeare. Though few in number, some WhatsApp forwards have helped us spend time meaningfully. When I say ‘few’, this may also indicate the kind of company I keep. LOL! One such forward read “Have you ever wondered which
Remember the movie Top Gun of the eighties. I had joined the Indian Air Force and we had just finished training. While Tom Cruise and his style, some of us did pick up with ease, these glasses were a WOW. While the girls in the neighbourhood fell for Tom Cruise, we boys fell for the
Marriages are not between two individuals, but two families. Marriage is a Societal need. That is why it gains the significance of an ‘Institution’. We have come a long way, from hunters, food gatherers, farmers and people from various walks of Life. Thanks to ‘Marriages’, which maintain a social order even amongst the nomadic tribes
#MeToo is warming up. I see that #MeToo is thoroughly misunderstood by a vast majority of the women folk, especially the elderly. A WhatsApp forward reportedly by writer Geetanjali Arora on #MeToo gave me some comfort that all views are not the same. She gives a strong message against the movement. I do not fully
All this while, I thought I knew. I was uttering, I know, I know. Whenever I said it, there followed a lull. Many left, mumbling “The Cup is Full”. A stitch in time does save nine. Goes the saying Also, flew my time. Now I do realize as I come of age. Had I “known”
Imperfect, that we all are. Ask someone who is close to me. Don’t be surprised if they say that I am the epitome of imperfections. You too can try asking this to your close ones. Might get somewhat similar answers. For those who are married for more than ten years, dare ask your spouses. I
“Happy Birthday Ganesha!” You are Art and Science, besides being God for many. An Artist’s nightmare always is about whether the creative is understood right and gain acceptance ? Not with you, a paunch and a nose, just a couple of strokes, the world can make out, Oh!, it’s you. Perennial inspiration for Artists and
Discussions began over a WhatsApp forward. The gist of it said Lions hunt on their own till their last breath. They don’t wait (expect and get disappointed) from their children. So, it is unwise for the human parents to expect care from their offsprings. To which there was a counter-argument (as always), that Lions don’t
Watching the movie “Kadaikutti Singham”, felt bad about the distances amongst us. Wish each one of you do Watch it Gives us great insights and meaning. Need not always get into Hero’s shoes Can be any one in the cast and muse Born amongst relations and friends both co-born and those I grew up with