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Communicate? by Kalyani Chidambaranathan

Kalyani ChidambaranathanObviously she was a very focused person, doing one thing at a time, which I didn’t quite realize then. I must have been disturbing her rhythm. And she was too polite to say so. Read on »

X and Why by James D. Ardis

James D. ArdisThe desire corrupts them, fills
Them with intangible thoughts as
The variables change…
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Bangalore International Airport: A State-of-the-Art Disconnect by G.V. Krishnan

G.V. KrishnanThe present HAL airport will be shut down. BIAL (Bangalore International Airport Ltd.) may well be a shining example of public-private partnership. But its benefits for airport users stand neutralized by poor-serving road connection and lack of rail link to the new airport. Read on »

From Dust to Dust by Rajeshwari Iyer

Rajeshwari IyerWe survive, thrive with vim and vigour.
Plan out the work and work out that plan
Follow through simply with focus…
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North to Alaska – Part 3 by Carol Culver Rzadkiewicz

Carol Culver RzadkiewiczThe woman had hung up on me. And for what? For not speaking proper English? That was the silliest reason I’d ever heard in my entire life. Clenching my teeth, I hit “Redial.” How dare my own mama hang up on me… Read on »

Break-up on Valentine’s Day by Smarak

SmarakValentine’s is not just about love – it is about love, the joy of love and the pain of love… Read on »

The Interview by Vijay Premkumar

Vijay PremkumarI have often wondered how such mediocre asses rule the masses with such lacklustre and horribly sickening fare. Read on »

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