Cultural disparity , really ? Early morning on Sept. 15th, I had an interesting internet chat with an unknown friend . That good soul, opened up his mind instantly, though that was our maiden meet through the net and he had no inkling whether I am a Rama or Ravana. Our only link is my … Read more
When I entered the Hyderabad airport early morning on Sunday, to catch the BA flight for Heathrew, there was a small crowd before the coffee shop there and I was shocked to see my neighbor Gopalan Nair lying flat on the floor, surrounded by a few passengers. ” Oh, my God!” I yelled, ” have … Read more
So, I am back in Baltimore after a short visit to my mother-land where I attended four weddings in the family, including two of different combinations- Iyengar+Telugu Brahmin and Telugu Vaishnavite+ Australian. All went on well, by the grace of God. Neither my brother- in- law who booked my ticket nor my daughter- in- law … Read more
“All you guys, ready for the interview ?” ” I am the only candidate here.” I replied getting up instantly from my seat, as if my bottom was pinched by a bed bug and looking around to find that ‘all’ in the hall, other than me. ” Can I come in Sir ?” ” Let … Read more
‘Amma, amma, kozhakkattaikki kannum undodi ? ‘ ‘Amma, amma, kozhakkattaikki kannum undodi ? ‘‘Kannum illai, mookkum illai, poi paduthukko.’‘Amma, amma, kaozhakkattaikku vayum undodi ?’‘Vayum illai keeyum illai, poi paduthukko’————————————–The dialogue between the kid and mother continues till the mom, fed up with the small one’s nagging comes out of the kitchen and to her surprise, … Read more
Every one has a problem ” Welcome, hearty welcome. come in please. this is your bed room.–bye the by when are you returning ?” ” I have just entered and you are asking me when I am returning ?” ” That is only to make sure that I remain throughout your stay here” ” May … Read more
Half past one, midnight. Saturated silence inside the house and outside too unlike in Habsiguda where I could see a canine or a kitten and at times, even a neighbour crossing the road. Despite spending over an hour this evening working out in the gym and swimming , sleep, like an old- time mami is … Read more
‘Loppudu ra amma, please come in,’ I welcomed the young woman who entered our house with some fruits , offered a seat, shouted for Ammalu as if I needed urgently a few Vayugulika pills to relieve the bronchial congestion. After fielding that standard question, ‘ithanni enthukkamma- why all these,’ I accepted the fruits from her, … Read more
One of the blunders committed by me in recent years was that I showed Ammalu a recent post where it was stated that if a crow strikes or defecates on your head or shoulder, it is an indication of your pitrus’ anger. I do not know why the very next day, a crow … Read more
” Teach him to hit back.” This was what I told a net friend, who followed my earlier suggestion to teach his child some simple hymns and asked how he should proceed further. He was taken aback; I could hear his gasping for words. ” Sir, are you the correct person whom I wanted … Read more