|
Being Boss
A few handy tips on how to be the 'ideal' boss. DO NOT read if you're a boss and you don't have a sense of humour.
Kidney Stones - In Dogs?
Dogs can get kidney stones too, as I found out the hard way.
On Childhood
Perhaps it wasn't all good, but it wasn't all bad either (now that it's safely over).
A Tryst with Chopsticks
Amit's first venture into China in October 2004 involves a memorable experience with chopsticks and Chinese food.
Computers and Associated Paraphernalia
They are supposed to simplify life... but sometimes, I wonder.
Strange Creatures of the Road
Quite apart from your run-of-the-mill cars, buses and bikes of various types, there are some rather unexpected creatures to watch out for on Indian roads at any time of day or night.
Dietary Disaster
Or, how not to combine cupcakes and laptops.
Dinner with a Sting
Forget scorpions and snakes, I'm talking about a real live sting operation over dinner.
A Dog's Life
Fond memories of the three dogs who brightened up the first 20-odd years of my life.
By Falling Off
There's never a dull moment around horses, especially if you happen to be astride them and prone to falling off.
What's a Few Years Between Friends?
Can you really be friends with someone 40 years older than you? I think you can.
Driving Down Memory Lane
The trouble with the cars of today is that they have no personality, no individuality. Now with the cars of 20 years ago, it's a different story.
Full Body!
Before you go getting any ideas, let me add that it's only a massage I'm talking about - but what a massage!
Getting to Grips with Gadgets and Gizmos
Why do things never work the way they are expected to? (Until you call in the repairmen, that is. Then, they work perfectly!)
Memories of Music
A few defining moments of my life as an aspiring violinist.
Making Waves (Albeit Little Ones)
About how small things can make a big difference to life as we know it.
Playing the Violin
A look back at my long relationship with the violin.
Poltergeist
Whom do you blame for unexplained appearances, disappearances and other movements? The resident poltergeist, of course!
It Happened on a Rainy Day
Getting washed away in a storm water drain is not always something that happens to other people, as I found out one rainy day.
Slipped Stitches
My late experiment with knitting had almost everyone in stitches - except the unfortunate victim.
A Stranger in My Bed!
Threesome at night is no fun, I tell you!
Super-Chef!
I must modestly admit I'm not a bad cook... but some days it's better just to order in.
A Walk in the Park
Many (dubious) conclusions can be drawn from a leisurely stroll around the neighbourhood park.
Working From Home
One of the best features of my office. Or is it?
Indian Railways: A User's Manual
The title says it all. Or does it? A few trips and tricks for survival on the great Indian Railway from an experienced traveller.
Indian Railways Unreserved
The second part of the Indian Railways User's Manual offers techniques for survival in an unreserved compartment. This is for advanced users only!
|