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Native Americans Diorama

Posted on March 29th, 2010 by GBG
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Of all the items at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the miniature models of Native Americans fascinated me the most.

Some settings reminded me of my own place. Some faces reminded me of my own people.

Sadness was an element in my fascination; ‘they’ being ‘ONE OF US’ after all.

With a heavy heart, I hurriedly clicked through the thin glass.

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New York Uncut

Posted on March 10th, 2010 by GBG
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TQM said: Did you like New York? GBG said: Yes, I did. The glitz and all that. It was dirty, though. Almost like Kathmandu. TQM said: Yes it is. But I am amazed at how they manage to take care …

Ali Baba and the Forty Hours

Posted on June 4th, 2009 by GBG
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You have enrolled yourself as a corporate soldier and out of the 168 hours in a week you sell 40 hours to a company of your choice but, like any person-for-profit or person-for-charity, you tend to either short-change or WYAO. …

Breakfast At Half Past Five

Posted on June 7th, 2007 by GBG
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What really happened at BICC (& in my mind) on the Evening of November 21, 2006

Posted on November 22nd, 2006 by GBG
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(Here goes my first attempt at Political Commentary, albeit Personal and somewhat Fabricated) Girija Prasad and Pushpa Kamal, flanked by other peacemakers, solemnly sat on the dais as Krishna Prasad thirstily read out the contents of the Comprehensive Peace Accord …

The Art of Lovemaking (and Management)

Posted on November 17th, 2006 by GBG
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Well, we were asked to write an article each on Management and I decided to consult some Greek Gods for some insights into some Management Mantras. Hence I traveled all the way to Athens and managed to meet Hephaestus and …

Of Dogs and Donkeys

Posted on October 12th, 2006 by GBG
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I was lazily strolling in my neighborhood one fine morning when I heard high pitched barks of a dog, followed by rounds of applause, in the distance. Curious, I weaved my way through the narrow alleys towards the sounds and …

It’s 19th August 2999 (and the barber’s lost his scissors)

Posted on September 1st, 2006 by GBG
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This essay was written for a class assignment at the end of the millenium projecting what the world would be like after another thousand years . It projects the changes in society, human nature, and the sciences. The writer was …