Bholu and the Haj Subsidy

Bholu Bhakt: Damn these Muslims have become quiet. Me: How come?   Bholu Bhakt: Today I went outside Khan Chacha’s chicken shop and shouted, “Modi Ji has cancelled Haj subsidy” Me: So?   Bholu Bhakt: I expected the Muslims outside there to start arguing about how bad this was for them. You know the usual…

The Dark Room

The Stranger stood there, leaning against the tree as he watched a man standing by the door of a small house. He was surrounded by around 50 young guys listening to whatever it was that he was saying. The man must have been in his 60s, at the most. He made a rather impressive figure,…

New India Tourism 2030 …. A Glimpse…

“Welcome to the National Heritage Tour in India’s capital state of Gujarat”, the young guide’s voice boomed as he beamed happily at the bunch of European tourists, who were staring at him expectantly.   “I am Ram Bharose, your guide for today and I will be taking to all the famous tourists spots across the…

#NotInMyName and the Systematic Attempts to Derail it….

The #NotInMyName protest garnered support all across India since yesterday, so much so that it rattled the BJP IT Cell members to go into an offensive in a strategically planned attempt to derail the process. The Social Media teams from BJP were seen in full action, trying to discredit these protests using various angles and…

Bholu Bhakt Wants the Government to “Do Something”

Bholu was sitting on the couch with his face buried in his hands, a picture of dismay, as I walked into his house. Me: Bholu….What happened? Bholu Bhakt: Bhai, kya batau… I am very depressed… Me: Aww Bholu, why? What happened? Bholu Bhakt: Bhai, this Government…so much is going wrong with the Country and they…

Bholu Bhakt Hates Justin Beiber

Bholu Bhakt came rushing into my office, his face red and I could almost detect fire coming out of his ears….   Bholu Bhakt: Bhai, Ye Kal Ka Piddi sa Chokra !!! Isko apne kaam se kaam rakhne ko kya hota hain? Me: Err what happened Bholu, calm down….who and what are you talking about?…

The Weekend That Was …..

The last few days were quite enlightening for me, and amusingly so. I learnt so many things about the society in general, I tell you.   Like; Rapes and Molestations are akin to motorbike accidents and its your fault for not wearing a helment, if you are involved in one. So basically, women while walking…

Bholu Bhakt supports UCC

Bholu Bhakt: You know we should have UCC for India soon !! Very Soon !! Me: Whats that?? Ultra Clean Chicken?? Bholu Bhakt: Abbey No Yaar, you always think about eating !! Uniform Civil Code. One Law for the entire nation. Everyone should be bound under the same laws. Me: Oh how do you mean?…