Aha to Ha Ha Moments in My Life

Emmanuel 2.0  At exactly 2.42 am IST, Wednesday 21st August 2019, Emmanuel 2.0 made a precise landing on planet Toronto in the vast Canadian galaxy. Immediately from 3.00 am (IST) Emmanuel started communicating with the Chief Architect (CA Madam) Ms. Leela Prince at the Mission Control in Chennai. The establishment of successful communication link with Emmanuel 2.0 marked the completion of phase I of the mission.  For the mission team in Chennai, it was a nerve-wracking 24 hours vigil. Given the volatile and easily combustible nature of the satellite and the quirkiness of the Chief Architect, Mission Director Mr. Prince Nehemiah and Chief Communication Strategist Ms. Rachel Prince had to deftly oversee the launch.  Recounting the experience, Mission Director Mr. Nehemiah explained how the search for a suitable planet for Emmanuel 2.0 started almost 2 years ago. Only planets with abundant and rare wildlife, lifetime supply of Pizza and Coke and relatively less hum...

Our Constitution asserts that India is a Sovereign, Socialist Secular Democratic Republic . However, as we all know, reality is completely different. I want to highlight here from recent personal experiences, some actions that seek to arrogantly stamp out these rights enshrined in the Constitution. It was an ‘auspicious’ day and the sub-registrar office in this small district of Tamil Nadu was bustling with people who want to complete the registration process within the auspicious time on this auspicious day and hence the unusual rush – or that’s what I was told. I had to be present at this sub-registrar’s office to complete the formalities of a property registration. As we waited our turn, I observed two things that caught my attention. On the wall of this public office, there was a portrait of a former CM (now deceased) prominently displayed. I have no issue with a political personality’s portrait adorning the walls of the party office or even some of the minister’s homes and o...