Monthly Archives: March 2008

Sorry Bob

Posted on March 31, 2008 by manuscrypts

He loved wedding lunches, and was disappointed when work kept him away from one, especially since all his friends would make it. But that was nothing compared to his bemusement, when a casual enquiry on how it went got this … Continue reading →

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An Affair to remember

Posted on March 27, 2008 by manuscrypts

Their relationship started during his post graduation days, but like many relationships, it seemed it couldn’t stand the test of time. He felt he hadn’t changed, but she had. These days, she entertained far too many people for him to … Continue reading →

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Having F1

Posted on March 24, 2008 by manuscrypts

It was the first race of the season. The racecars were moving at such speeds that they seemed to fly. But at the first curve, one of the cars literally flew off the track. When he saw the name on … Continue reading →

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Broadening Horizons

Posted on March 20, 2008 by manuscrypts

There was something different about this post. It wasn’t visible to the naked eye, but it was there. Even if you hadn’t noticed it before, you’d have started thinking about it now. Don’t fret, actually there is nothing phenomenally different, … Continue reading →

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Ouch

Posted on March 17, 2008 by manuscrypts

They said it’d be painless. A few of his friends that is, who’d gone through it recently, but he always thought there’d be some trauma, more emotional than physical. And so it was, that he woke up on the fateful … Continue reading →

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Oye Shaava

Posted on March 17, 2008 by manuscrypts

And when Bangalore decided to play host to a nagging rain, we plonked our way through Church Street to have ‘Punjabi food with a pinch of Bollywood’. When i saw the ad, I was wondering how this positioning would be … Continue reading →

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For reasons unexplained

Posted on March 13, 2008 by manuscrypts

She called first. Then many like her. He hung up rudely. They kept calling, forcing him to ponder. Maybe they called for a reason, maybe they’d data on him, maybe they knew something he didn’t. So, when she called next, … Continue reading →

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Twitter

Posted on March 10, 2008 by manuscrypts

He: Sigh, we have company She: I hope they don’t create problems for us He: yeah, we had trouble the last time She: I’m telling you, I won’t tolerate any shit And they flew off, leaving me and D to … Continue reading →

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Mocha

Posted on March 10, 2008 by manuscrypts

The Koramangala version, since the Lavelle road version was highly recommended, but a bit too far from the current residence. To get there, just turn left from Forum on Hosur Road (when coming from MG Road) and you’ll find it … Continue reading →

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The Taste of Rampur

Posted on March 7, 2008 by manuscrypts

is obviously quite good, because we’ve been repeat vistors, although this time we fell for a marketing gimmick – them calling up D and wishing her a happy birthday. The restaurant is in the service road (on Hosur Road) opposite … Continue reading →

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