Rich Daasi, Poor Daddy
Not ‘Four Score and Seven Years ago’ – but definitely more than Two Score and Few Years ago....
The Gift of Magi
“So, what do you want for your birthday?” Silence. “What should I get for you?” Continued silence. “What is it that I should get...
Scribble Is Silver, But…
His siblings called him an ‘emotional fool’. His friends considered him a ‘strange character’. His parents had given up on him long...
The THREE R’S
A four year old child was asked whether he could read and write. “I can write, but I can’t...
Zen and the Art of Carrying on your Practice
“Smooth Seas do not make skillful sailors” – an African Proverb. Forty years ago, I entered the realm of professional accounting –...
Business of First!
“BUSINESS of FIRST” “Maamu, one paan for Baba”. “And one for Kaka – the usual, Banarasi, Kachcha Supaari and...
Unheard Symphonies
“Yes, dear!” This is the mantra handed down from generations – from one parent (usually the...
Sunny side up…
“Is she okay?” He was about to retort – “Why don’t you ask her?” – when he felt her hand squeezing his slightly. A hint...
Bean Counter, Seriously?
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...
Choices – Casinos or Carnival
A recent cartoon making round depicts a child discussing his career options with his father. “I am …