Entries Categorized as 'The Common Man'

Behind paranoid eyes…

Date December 15, 2008

  I just came across a newspaper report which stated that in a meeting of about 300 real estate agents and brokers in Gujurat, it was decided that they would not rent or sell property to “Muslims” as they fear that they would unknowingly shelter and aid terrorists.   I don’t know if this would [...]

The Undying Mumbai Spirit

Date November 30, 2008

  After every terrorist attack on Mumbai, when the dust settles down, I hear “Netas” talking about “the undying spirit of Mumbai.” It gives me a sense of Deja Vu. Mumbai is spirited. Mumbai is full of life. Mumbai provides livelihood to millions. It gets back to its feet after every disaster, every attack, every riot. But the [...]

Education kills by degrees

Date November 17, 2008

As the head of a content writing company, I come across many young graduates looking for jobs in Mumbai. In this so called age of “BPO” and “call centre jobs”, it is difficult to find candidates who are looking for a career. I don’t know if it’s the same in smaller cities and towns, but [...]