oppressive order

oppressive order

I shall never forget our visit to this house - it was a colleague of my husband's. She and her businessman husband lived in a large, comfortable house in one of the best addresses in town. I was prepared for some display of wealth and comfort and good taste but what I actually saw was something straight out of inside outside magazine or the television shows on good living.Everything in the house stayed exactly in the place where it was meant to be, not a newspaper out of place. The sink was totally empty and dry. Did they not even drink water and...

Sacrifice or Masochism?

Sacrifice or Masochism?

In almost all communities, themes and characters in stories have been used as a way to instil some values and as a successful means of character-building in children. These stories are passed by the families down the generations or included in the books as part of their school syllabus. Some of them have actually become dated with changing times and merit a relook. We do have publications in the west of "politically correct" bed time stories and "politically correct" bible stories etc...Without going that far, I can think of a few stories which...

Ad Sense

Ad Sense

I think the power of great advertising sometimes lies in its capacity to make you accept something that is so obviously against common sense.Take this advertisement for Surf Excel which emphasizes over and over again:"Daag achche hain" ( Stain is good).The whole story is so cute with the big brother ( well, a little bigger than the girl) shadow boxing with the dirty puddle to pacify his sister to whom he is the hero and the kids are so convincing that you are willing to forgive the sparkling white uniforms turning muddy. It is a different story...

Bangalore Metroblog

Bangalore Metroblog

Happening Bengalooru - want to know the details?Why are Bengalooruris so proud of the place?Its history, architectural highlights, culture, customs, people - what do Bangaloreans have to say about it all - the raves and rants and preens,views, news, comments and opinions.come and check it all out hereYou can find me in this corner and over here.Have your say - we are listening.....Or come back and tell me here....