The advertisement was huge and attractive. It talked about a waterproofing job the company could undertake that would guarantee my terrace would not leak the next monsoon. I liked the advertisement. I rang the
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Bob’s Banter
Most of us spend a greater part of our lives worrying about things not going right.But did just worrying about a situation ever change anything?Did it make a child come home sooner? Or a test score higher? Did
An ambitious priest I once knew had only one ambition, not to change people for the better, but to become a bishop, and when year after year his attempts at becoming one failed, he spoke to me about demonic for
Very often I hear from some friend or relative that either they or someone in the family has been struck by a fatal disease, “But don’t tell anyone!” they tell me. I always wonder why they don’t want to
India could have won, despite losing the World Cup final! What an opportunity they had of winning the hearts of millions throughout the world if they had only displayed grace and big heartedness when they lost.
Many years ago a friend of mine who I’ve lost touch with, was planning to get married, “She should be a working woman,” he said very definitely.“Why?” I asked, “I’m sure you’re doing well, why d
People donate for the blind, give generously towards old age homes and orphanages, but it is difficult having them part so liberally with their money towards charities or NGOs who work for the mentally challeng
Many students, who are getting high percentage marks in school, slow down later in studies and career. Quite often the reason being they learnt to mug everything, learn it by heart, and vomit the same onto thei
The world is full of noise makers: People who shout and yell, people who put on a great show, and act like actors on a stage: Full of craftsmanship but little content! I’ve seen this in leaders who can speak
A few years ago while giving a talk on ‘Public Speaking’ I noticed somebody in the audience nodding his head vigorously in agreement with all I had to say. I was pleased and a little later in the day when c
After the Second World War, and knowing the atrocities committed by Hitler, the world vowed that never again would they allow such to happen, or such a person like him to rule unhindered. Looks like the world q
Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent which means the beginning of the Season of Christmas. For many of us this is the time for revelry, fun and parties! Getting drunk, and getting high! And for th
A sad plea I hear ever so often, especially from the old or sick: “Bob!, why does God want to prolong my life, can't He take me away?”By 7 p.m. on October 20, 1968, at the Mexico City Olympics Stadium, it w
An executive went to visit a doctor for a checkup. He showed signs of overwork and stress. The doc warned him to slow down, to take up a hobby perhaps painting to relax. He agreed and started right away.The nex
An executive went to visit a doctor for a checkup. He showed signs of overwork and stress. The doc warned him to slow down, to take up a hobby perhaps painting to relax. He agreed and started right away.The nex
Many years ago, I fell sick with a near fatal illness. Most people gave up on me, except God. After getting back on my feet, I remember conducting a choir, in which my gift to the people was the song, “Nothin
The first reaction after an act of terror, is to start looking suspiciously at the community from which the terrorist came from. In our anger against the dastardly act, in our reaction against the sometimes viv
The white bearded chief of the village and his bald deputy were at it again; discussing matters of great importance for which they walked out of earshot of all the villagers who actually were not too keen to kn
At the wedding of one my daughter's many friends and relatives offered to help, “Bob, if there’s any help you need, just ask!”Being in a naughty mood I asked her, “In what way can you help?”“Any way
Something that all religious leaders, prophets and spiritual people always did and do, is to retire to places where they are alone and where they can be still. We see this with Buddha, with Christ and I doubt t
