Category: Opinion

I was born 73 days before Emergency was decleared in India ( Thankfully, it was no emergency for my mother, I had a natural birth). My first and second birthdays were “Emergencies”.   During this time there was a mass campaign for Vasectomy. Miraculously! 70 days after the Emergency, my younger brother was born, who grew… Continue reading Kranti Bhi Do Yaaro

The Deewaar insult worked because Vijay was being judged through his father. His father’s past was stamped onto the son. Obviously SIR isn’t Deewaar, and electoral eligibility isn’t inherited from your father. But the form can create a wonderfully Bollywood-esque feeling: Why am I suddenly investigating Papa to establish Bhaskar? I am an Indian citizen today. I have… Continue reading From “Tera Baap Chor Hai” to “Tera Baap Roll Mein Hai?”

There was a time in India when Cash was King. Not metaphorically. Actual King. He lived in a brown leather wallet, travelled folded inside your pocket and occasionally emerged smelling of sweat, petrol and paan. You bought samosa — cash. Pooja ke phool — cash. Auto — cash. Driver salary — cash. House-help salary — cash.… Continue reading UPI: Pehle Pyaar Hua. Phir Shaadi Hui. Ab Maintenance Maang Raha Hai.