Today I have completed a hundred days in the state of unemployment. It can be safely termed as ‘the strangest century’ I have ever scored. Raising my bat, I thank my friends and well-wishers who have been part of this … Continue reading My daily fight to avoid depression: Part 2 – The Job search
I realised there is no write up on the internet on all the classy things Manchester City do / have done, that make them more aristocratic than the rest. While the Premier League media always debate around the money spent … Continue reading Pep Talk 24: Eight Classy ManCity gestures which make them invaluable to football
Singapore’s racial integration, harmony and equality efforts compare to no other country in the world. So we entered Changi Airport yesterday, to be greeted by a pretty lady, in Indian saree, offering sweets to all passengers. She had the traditional … Continue reading Changi Airport & Singapore celebrates Deepavali / Diwali
A four minute video blog I shot and uploaded a month ago (18 July 2018) with my daughter Arushi describing what makes Singapore the best country in the world to live in. Do note the YouTube link shows a mid … Continue reading Vlog: Missing India but Singapore is best country in the world to live in
Generalization and divisiveness are centuries old global trends. If I commit a mass crime here, Singapore papers will report it as ‘Indian Banker does …’ .. that’s two generalizations; and it’s fair. But I would expect both, Indians and bankers, … Continue reading Movie Review: A flawed ‘Mulk’ has its heart in the right place
Bruges (Belgium) was chilling at 4 degree Celsius. The clock had just struck midnight. The roads were empty. There was a slight drizzle in the air. We managed to find a kebab joint (open late) to have a bite of … Continue reading Travel: When someone made you blush, laugh aloud or feel loved
Trains falling off steady rails, Mumbai flooding on steady rains. Babies dying insufferable pains, Newshour debating folks with birdbrains. Smart city dream riding on drains, Achhe Din slogan living in chains. Damn the bullet train, election campaigns, the taxes, glamour, … Continue reading India: Poem summarizing India Aug2017 news
Akshay Kumar is the only mega star actor who dares to carry entire range of Bollywood. From ludicrous Housefulls to sombre Airlifts to pacy Babys to rowdy Rathores. No Khan would dare risk such a portfolio nor get into low … Continue reading Movie Review: Jolly LLB2 is great watch movie too
Sairat (Marathi, meaning wild) is a love story of two socially unequal people, with a tragic ending and with ordinary friends assisting. That’s Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak plus Tezaab plus Love Sex aur Dhoka: three Bollywood classics rolled into one … Continue reading Movie Recommendation: Sairat is the QSQT moment of Marathi cinema
India’s Padma award winners 2017 have some awe inspiring names with jaw dropping contribution to society. Their efforts will make our materialism filled world look a life of the unworthy. A 91 year old gynaecologist who has been delivering babies … Continue reading India: 20 Padma award winning common Indians you must know about
