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Rich Daasi, Poor Daddy

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Not ‘Four Score and Seven Years ago’ – but definitely more than Two Score and Few Years ago....
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The Gift of Magi

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“So, what do you want for your birthday?” Silence. “What should I get for you?” Continued silence. “What is it that I should get...
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Scribble Is Silver, But…

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His siblings called him an ‘emotional fool’. His friends considered him a ‘strange character’. His parents had given up on him long...
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The THREE R’S

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A four year old child was asked whether he could read and write. “I can write, but I can’t...
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Zen and the Art of Carrying on your Practice

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“Smooth Seas do not make skillful sailors” – an African Proverb. Forty years ago, I entered the realm of professional accounting –...
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Business of First!

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“BUSINESS of FIRST”  “Maamu, one paan for Baba”. “And one for Kaka – the usual, Banarasi, Kachcha Supaari and...
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Unheard Symphonies

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“Yes, dear!” This is the mantra handed down from generations – from one parent (usually the...
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Sunny side up…

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“Is she okay?” He was about to retort – “Why don’t you ask her?” – when he felt her hand squeezing his slightly. A hint...
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Bean Counter, Seriously?

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My friend, Hemant was very much worried. He confided in me that it was the first time that he was being ‘summoned’ by the school...
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Choices – Casinos or Carnival

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A recent cartoon making round depicts a child discussing his career options with his father. “I am …
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