Bob’s Banter

  • Bring ‘Em Back..!
    Most everyone the world over are wondering why Biden was in such a hurry to bring his American troops back, and since I make it a point whenever Im in Washington, to get myself photographed outside the White Ho
  • The Marathon..!
    I witnessed the New York City Marathon three years ago! Id heard there were fifty-one thousand participants that year and am sure nearly half of New York was out cheering them as they ran. There was a loud shou
  • Using Spare Time Well..!
    Last week I was asked to speak at a function, "How will you do it?" asked my wife, "you don't have the time!" Zoom engagements may be conducted from home or office, but take an equal amount of time in preparing
  • Using Love Instead of Brute Force..!
    Today as the Taliban tries to subdue Afghanistan through brute force I'd like to tell the story of a Tibetan written by Lee Patton that touched my heart: Several years ago in Seattle, Washington, there lived a
  • Protecting Women the Taliban Way..!
    Afghani women who had feared and dreaded the entry of the Taliban applauded the news that the Taliban leadership now shouted across to them, We will protect you, dont be scared!I told you not to be fearful, sai
  • A Bathroom and a Bathtub..!
    The wife was in the bathroom staring at nothing in particular. The look troubled me; it meant trouble! I wondered whether some hair dye had spilt in the sink or the mirror had cracked under the strain of me &nb
  • Be A Miracle..!
    So often, deep in despair, dont we cry out to God to lift us out of something or other? We pray for a miracle, but many times, right then God uses us to be a miracle to someone else, and thus also providing us
  • Standing By Your Loved One..!
    Many years ago, I decided I would give up business and follow my passion; writing!However, things were not as easy as Id imagined: I had to establish myself as a newspaper columnist and Rome as you know and as
  • Hoisting a Balanced Flag..!
    I stood at attention as the strains of our beloved National Anthem ended, and the National Flag was hoisted. I watched as those around me walked away for their light refreshments, and then heard voices around m
  • Where are the Judges?
    The Supreme Courts disquiet over mounting vacancies in high courts and tribunals… reveal a dangerous divide.. TOI Editorial, 11th August 21We are always hailed as the largest democracy in the world!But are we
  • Out of the Cardboard Box..!
    I stopped and stared in shock. Those around me also stared, but they were not looking at what I saw, they were looking at me. Whats wrong? asked a friend.How could this happen here? I asked.We were in Manhattan
  • Changing With Change..!
    The only constant thing in our lives is change!The winds of change blow through our life, sometimes gently, sometimes like a monsoon storm. We hate being disturbed from our resting places – and having to move
  • A Different Rape..!
    The observation by an Indian Chief Minister a few years ago, degrading a former Miss World while commenting about her lack of beauty is disgusting and disturbing. According to this very knowledgeable man, she d
  • Bring in Beauty Instead of Violence..!
    So often when we are hit, we feel we have to hit back with the same weapons. But we should learn to fight back with the instruments of peace instead and bring in beauty where violence exists.At 4.00 pm on May 2
  • Staying Motivated All The Time..!
    Many years ago, just out of my teens I read two books that really changed my life. One was The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale and the other was Think and Grow Rich by Dale Carnegie.In those
  • New Olympian Democracy Game..!
    Members of the Olympics Committee sitting in Tokyo, looked tiredly at each other, Handling all the complaints makes me wonder whether its worth the trouble of actually having these games! said the Chairman, as
  • Flights for Only Bearded Passengers..!
    Its a suspicious world we live in now. If we dress different, we people are wary, so much so that a political leader remarked, I know whos behind our political turmoil because I can recognize them from their cl
  • Green Grass Below..!
    Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have Gautama BuddhaWith a disgruntled look on his face, Kumar got into his car as his driver opened the door. He remembered when the c
  • Honour Killing and Honourable You..!
    With lethal, bludgeoning, battering blows, that make sickening thud as wooden stick meets soft, beautiful head, proud father lands each blow on his beloved daughter. Limp eyes look up with horror, as very hands
  • Seeing Yourself In The Selfie..!
    At this very moment, there are more selfies being taken than cameramen or professional photographers taking pictures! Two months ago, while walking down the streets of New York I found selfie sticks being sold
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