This was no way to die. This was not the age to die. Sadly, everyone knew the gravity of his situation and so stood on the fringe of hope, wringing their hands in helplessness, praying that a miracle happened. But alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Young Ishan had to leave, but he left the… Continue reading Ishaan – You leave us introspecting.
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 Year in Manipal!
The Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird on the earth. Imagine if one had their wings. For me, 2011 flew on the back of this bird. I simply gaped as the year just flew by in a blur and before I realised I was one year old in Manipal. I had been away from India… Continue reading A Year in Manipal!
Au Revoir
When you read the statuses of the final year students, it tugs at your heart strings. They built a nest here in this small obscure town and now they have to leave it. They experienced loneliness, missed their families and took time. Just when they felt at home, it is time to leave. I know… Continue reading Au Revoir
Sorry Means having to Write Sorry!
Language is a mere means of communication. Doesn’t matter what language we use as long as we are able to convey. Every day in our business we have to handle countless phone calls in myriad accents and various languages. Most of the times we manage to understand the customer but sometimes hilarious confusions occur even… Continue reading Sorry Means having to Write Sorry!
Do you sell Condoms!!
The trick of running a business in Manipal is that you should have a blend of zen and humor in you. The zen will not allow you to lose your patience and the humor won’t offend the guest. Manipal has a very young population who like to have fun , sometimes at your cost. Yesterday… Continue reading Do you sell Condoms!!