A bar proudly proclaims that it serves chilled beer. You do not need a second invitation. The Sun is scorching. It’s brimming fire. The outside temperature is 43 degrees. However, inside it’s like being shifted from a frying pan to a sauna. The air-conditioning is not working. “ No power” I am told. I nod… Continue reading Hyderabad Diary: Week – I
Author: Sudhir
Author of a two novels, Pizza Porn and Rambler Inn and Other Stories , nothing about Sudhir has been cool and smooth. Trained to be an engineer, he realised that he wasn’t cut out for that role. So he left engineering and worked abroad for a decade. He saw three ghastly terrorist attacks from close quarters. Whether it was Mumbai or New York or London, the response has been the same - of fear, outrage and sheer bravery.
A Cardinal Principle in Business – Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.
Often I am asked what is so special about Manipal and why am I so fond of it. One selfish reason could be that Manipal has reciprocated my love amply. I am still invited by various clubs. It feels good to be remembered. Among many other reasons, I pick up one specifically today. It is… Continue reading A Cardinal Principle in Business – Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.
When I was almost knackered by a bunch of school boys.
Very often in life, we tend to misjudge people. The people whom we treat as our harshest enemies turn out to be our best friends. I went to address a group of school children. I had always prided on my gift of the gab and convincing power. So I was confident that I would slip… Continue reading When I was almost knackered by a bunch of school boys.
I too contemplated Suicide
Harsh Kalia’s untimely demise left me sad. I cannot claim to be close to him. I just met him once and I have a very hazy memory of that meeting. All I remember is that he was a good looking young man with a winning smile and charming manners. Each semester Manipal loses at least… Continue reading I too contemplated Suicide
Manipal and Pizza Porn – The celestial connection II
The response to the previous article was overwhelming. I was deluged with requests to narrate some more anecdotes. Surprisingly many of them were from non- Manipalites. So I guess I am not the only one afflicted with that disease called Manipalitis. A character that is rarely advertised when talking about Manipal is the sensitive side… Continue reading Manipal and Pizza Porn – The celestial connection II