The Art of Purloining
The canvas of purloining is vast. It may be a low-key affair when the charwoman, part time maid, kaamwali quietly removes pieces of your cutlery; you will be left...
Three Best All-Time Quotes to Help Letting Go
Sometimes, letting go could be the perfect solution to the grievances as it brings less harm than holding on to something that is just ruining your peace of mind...
Umbrella: Saving Us from Sun and Shower
Ruchira traces the invention and antiquity of the umbrella, which is a must during the monsoon, in the weekly column. A Different Truths exclusive. An umbrella is a ubiquitous...
Punjabi Aiyar All Set to Crack Jokes at Imran Bash
Imran Khan has invited Navjot Singh Sidhu. The invitation went Wednesday evening to Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sidhu, and actor Aamir Khan. Sidhu was first to accept. Maybe because Sidhu was...
Cheeks of Hema Malini: Mumbaikars Destined to End up in Potholes
Mumbai is where the Maharashtra Government’s seat is; where the Shiv Sena rules; where Raj Thackeray intimidates; where Bollywood tests the box-office; where cricket is played at all places...
Ghosts and Vultures Wait in the Wings: There is Killing to be made in Realty
The first “sightings” of ghosts in Charki-Dadri, where two aircraft fell after colliding midair, killing over 300, were reported nearly two-and-a-half months after the horrific mishap. The ‘House of...
Have a Heart
‘Have a heart.’ People say figuratively to the heartless but what of the mite who literally did not have a heart to speak of, or rather one too small to...
Three Ways to Keep Yourself Happy When You are Alone
Happiness is just a state of mind. No matter where you are, no matter what you do, you should be happy with that. Even if you are alone, you...
Two Killer Words in the News, Lynching and Assassination Flash across Screens, Pages
There is the lone-wolf – the assassin. Lynching and assassination are two killer words in the news these days. The former is wanton, brutal. The latter is fine-tuned, deadly....
Summer Vacations: Then and Now
Ruchira reminisces about summer vacations. Life in the past was simpler and uncluttered. The simple joys of yesteryears are passé. The concept of family outings has changed now. The...