Cascading stories

“Speak a lie ten times, and people take it as the gospel truth, but it takes a lot of effort to craft and layer a series of lies to make it credible,” the coach is from the corporate world but is training a bunch of youngsters to enter the political arena. “… and you need … Continue reading Cascading stories

Subject of a story

A resolute expression belies the frailty of her small frame. Lines etched deep on her face hold the key to untold stories. She remains an enigma to the village, after spending more than a year here. She prefers keeping to herself. The tightly shut doors crack a little, when she attacks a hooligan to protect … Continue reading Subject of a story

If you don’t do politics ….

The diplomat with an unblemished record retires today, and the auditorium reverberates with eulogies and high praise. Some people conjecture he will soon enter politics. “But what do you think he has been doing so far? It ain’t easy keeping so many stakeholders happy”, whispers a detractor, “If you don’t do politics, politics will do … Continue reading If you don’t do politics ….

Is it only TikTok?

Is it only Tiktok? Politicians and business heads will go to any length to gain power over impressionable minds and build fortunes out of it. The nineties saw five Indian beauty queens win the Miss World and Miss Universe titles in a row. The idea was to open up the huge Indian market for beauty … Continue reading Is it only TikTok?