Category Archives: Humour
The Chilly Chicken Chronicles: A 48-Hour Job Offer to the Grave
There was once a Tamil-speaking editor named Chilly Chicken (name changed for reasons of decency) who ran a business magazine in Hyderabad like it was a Dickensian sweatshop. His editing team slogged 18 hours a day, their weary eyes glued to their screens until 4:00 am. Then, this despot with a South Indian accent thick […]
Chasing Chips: The Irresistible World of Potato Chips and Other Junk Foods
Ah, the tantalizing allure of potato chips! Those crispy, salty, and oh-so-thin slices of golden deliciousness have been a snack-time staple for generations. But do you remember the iconic marketing slogan that forever etched these chips into our collective snacking consciousness? Let’s rewind to 1963 when young boys and girls at Frito-Lay were brainstorming marketing […]
Unveiling Corporate Chronicles: Harsh Bhat’s Book Reveals “Office Secrets” for Thriving in the Corporate Jungle
I vividly remember the first day I walked into an office more than 28 years ago, feeling both excited and naive. Fresh out of college, I was eager to conquer the challenges of the corporate world. Little did I know that the corporate jungle was unlike anything I had ever encountered before. Unprepared for the […]
Cosmic Comedy: Discover the Lighter Side of Astrology!
Hey there, cosmic crusaders and zodiac enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the whimsical world of astrology, where the alignment of celestial bodies determines everything from our personalities to our love lives. Brace yourselves for a cosmic comedy show as we explore the quirks and quibbles of the zodiac. Buckle up because we’re about to take […]
Dinner At The Indian Wedding Reception
There are rushes, there are stampedes, there are long queues, and then there this anxiety whether you’ll get that coveted seat/plate or not… Yeah! I am talking about wedding reception dinners. It all begins with the guests slowly piling up in the hall, building into an army that cannot wait to unleash its wrath. Everyone […]
TRP… Bakwas News
A group of supernatural creatures voted Indian news channel Bakwas News as the best news channel of the last decade. The winner was chosen after thousands of bhoot (ghosts), pishaach (devils), djinn (genies), him-maanav (Himalayan Yetis), taantrik (black-magicians), chudail (vamps), daayan (witches), ….etc. took part in an occult poll conducted by Bekar Group. Only Hindi […]
Fun Astrology by Lay Astrologer
Phew! Finally, I am back in the office after travelling around the Himalayas and meeting the Bulletproof Monk, who sold his Tata Nano. I had gone on this break as I saw “What’s Your Rashee” (an Indian Hindi comedy film) on an OTT platform and developed a strong repulsion against writing horoscope predictions. My company […]
Animals Vs Humans in a Zoo
Animals of Nehru Zoological Park at Hyderabad have been left confused for the last couple of days as more than 25,000 people turned up to see them on the New Year’s Day. Even though this event has now become an annual affair over the years in the city, it seems that the animals still have […]