We all carry wooden apples, and I wonder what your wooden apples are?Before you begin to wonder what I’m talking about, read this lovely story.There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating delici
Saturday, 18th October, 2025
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Bob’s Banter
Here’s some interesting tips to all those who are intent on making a success of their careers” Says Richard Moran: Business is made up of ambiguous victories and nebulous defeats. Claim them all as victorie
Every part of Ireland was beautiful to me last week as we drove through the country, with its lush green farms, long winding, narrow country roads, and folklore that still lived in the minds of locals we met in
Maybe it’s having the twins back home again, that reminded me of a conversation I had with them a couple of monsoons ago: “What’s that?” asked one of them pointing to a huge shell on the ground.“It’
Have just seen the Falkirk Wheel today while driving through Scotland.When all the world wondered how to raise a boat or ship faster from one level to another, instead of using the very tedious locks process th
Grace was my dad’s youngest sister’s name and maybe that’s why he loved telling me or reminding me of the story of Grace Darling.Years ago, one cold winter evening, a storm bore down upon a little fishing
No, I'm not writing on Hemingway. I’ve just borrowed his very famous title and using it for a few stray incidents I noticed while attending a seminar with seventeen speakers!Yes, seventeen speakers, each give
Some of the richest people in the world are those who saw opportunity while others had not noticed anything. The others had eyes but couldn’t see!A woman took her 14-year-old daughter to an oldies concert whi
What kind of a leader are you? A weak one or a strong one?Weak leaders are blind to any current situation. They solve the wrong problems in the wrong way. Good leaders understand what is happening. They size up
We were driving in Ireland, when I saw a car with a learner sign and was told the driver had to be a learner for two years before he or she was issued a licence to drive. India, I found had one of the largest n
The last thing you’d think while traveling abroad is to hear much about your country, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear this huge, strapping Irishman who was chatting with me at a pub, knowing much about
A family stood near a roller coaster ride. Each one had a different look. The teenage son looked at the cars coasting around with glee; he was just waiting, I could make out for his share of fun; the mother loo
Visited the Bushmills Brewery in Ireland yesterday, which is the oldest brewery in the world. As I saw the thousands of barrels in the factory, and as the pretty Irish lass, our guide explained to all we visito
I heard two of the speeches in the Lok Sabha, by the two brilliant and articulate lady MPs from Bengal and even as I listened at their wonderful mastery of the English language, I could see many confused faces
Though there are fears untold and sternConfronting me on my wayWillingly still would I go, not turn;For God walks besides me each day!On a bright Sunday morning a little fellow was on his way for a picnic with
The wise man who once said, ‘grass always looks greener on the other side,’ must have chuckled as he spoke those words, as he looked out one night and saw this young couple:It was Valentine’s Day and they
“What’s that dreadful sound?” shouted my niece fearfully as we all laughed and she looked embarrassed.“That’s the sound of the landline phone!” explained my cousin to her.“Landline?” she asked,
Very often I tell my students in public speaking and writing, that even if they fail to speak well at an event, or are rejected by newspapers, to keep trying till they are good at it.I bring in this example of
The ninety two year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind
In this session of Parliament, the opposition seem to be boiling with rage, and with increased numbers they intend to make a huge noise in the House and outside. But, is this the way things will change in this
