Category Archives: 55

Backlash

Posted on April 14, 2010 by manuscrypts

“Ooh, seventh anniversary coming up”, says I, my eyes straying over the dates. No response. “Seven year itch..”, I remind her. “For now, you scratch my back and I, yours” “Isn’t it more to do with affairs behind your back?” … Continue reading →

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Bad Tease?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by manuscrypts

The Riddler presents…. I was asked whether I’ve stopped writing 55s. Maybe I was waiting for an occasion. Actually, look at the occasion in another way, and you’ll find it adds up. If you didn’t get it, maybe this is … Continue reading →

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Issued in Public Interest

Posted on July 3, 2009 by manuscrypts

He was told not to misbehave. He mumbled that he understood the momentous nature of the event. She replied that his behaviour in public was still a matter of concern. He figured this conversation was bound to happen when one … Continue reading →

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Seedy Saanp tales

Posted on June 26, 2009 by manuscrypts

Disclaimer: This is one of those trippy posts written purely for indulging the self. It all started when we realised that we could never find Nagraj when work had to be done. Some even said he never responded anyway. And … Continue reading →

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A Small detail

Posted on June 16, 2009 by manuscrypts

This post is special and the devil is in the details. Just as it is in the logo, according to some. Anyway, the details are simple – this happens to be the 666th post. Sau, what better time than this … Continue reading →

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Power play

Posted on June 12, 2009 by manuscrypts

He felt it was below his dignity to ask his team member for the solution. After all he was the manager. The team member, who had just gotten the solution, froze as he felt a hand on his shoulder, but … Continue reading →

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Register Now!!

Posted on June 9, 2009 by manuscrypts

They hated the archaic process of signing in an attendance register. In spite of several mails to HR for a swipe card mechanism, nothing was done. They protested by refusing to sign. HR sent a mail warning them of dire … Continue reading →

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The Axe effect

Posted on June 5, 2009 by manuscrypts

It happened exactly a week back. D got to know about it first. I was surprised, especially since I was the one really affected and should’ve known first. I had to share this since you shouldn’t wonder if this site … Continue reading →

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Birds of the same feather…

Posted on May 29, 2009 by manuscrypts

When he entered the place, there was already a crowd. All he wanted was to be able to have some decent conversations. He realized that he’d have to find a handle if he were to make any headway. And then … Continue reading →

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Drivel

Posted on May 22, 2009 by manuscrypts

He was humbled by the wisdom of those visionaries – the town planners of the city he lived in. Every time he rode on Bangalore’s roads, he marveled at how they’d managed to forecast the city’s traffic snarls so precisely, … Continue reading →

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