Category Archives: Parody

“They won’t Remember you,” said Wifey.

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

“They won’t remember you,” quipped wifey when she saw me login to Facebook. “Who?” I asked, pretending that I hadn’t understood. Of course, I had. I’ve known her for close to fifteen years now, and for twelve of those, I’ve woken … Continue reading →

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From Godliness to Worldiness and back in 15 Minutes!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

As a rule, I don’t eavesdrop. As a rule, I am not judgmental. But this morning, I broke my rules! The First Round I was in the park, walking the well-trodden track around it, cogitating over the age-old question – … Continue reading →

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The Great Indian Pothole through a Quirky Indian’s Lenses.

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

In the life of an Indian, a pothole isn’t just a hole in the road – it is a traditional concept that dreams are woven around. How? Read Pothole, Pothole, thank you for saving me! to appreciate the positive influence of potholes … Continue reading →

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Diaper-changing Dads or Mansplainers?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

When Snapdeal published their advertisement lauding diaper-changing dads, I am sure they had no intention of reigniting the mansplaining debate in my house. I don’t blame them, for in all probability their advertisement was visualized by a mansplaining ignorant man… … Continue reading →

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Mansplaining Defined and Purposefully Explained.

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

Just posted: Mansplaining? Let me tell you what it is, to share my recent learning experience under wifey’s tutelage. It’s on my new blog – and if you aren’t following it, you are missing out on all the Quirky Snarky … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms, Dog-pee, and Mrs. Chaddha!

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Some people don’t like mushrooms. Some people don’t like dogs. Some people who don’t like dogs, also don’t like mushrooms. Mrs. Chaddha, our next floor neighbor falls in the last category, and I discovered it this morning… Dear Blog-followers, please … Continue reading →

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No Thank You, No Sorry, Hain ji?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

That’s what Indians say…that between friends, there’s no Thank You, no Sorry, but I’m going to change myself. I’m sorry that I must send you to my other blog to read my posts, and in advance, I am thanking you … Continue reading →

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Anand’s Parodies and Humor – now on a new blog!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Wifey wants a house that she can call her home. All these years of moving from one rented place to another has taken its toll on everything in our house. The fridge lost its leg on our third move and has … Continue reading →

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497 marks out of 500! What lies ahead?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

Delhi girl Sukirti Gupta has set a new standard for examinees India-wide. Now parents have a new bench-mark for their kids, and those prepping up for taking the board exams next year now have a new kind of nightmare – … Continue reading →

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The QSM Magazine – Anandhotep makes a Splash in the Rajma Bowl.

Posted on May 11, 2016 by

The May-June issue is still not on stands, and trust me when I tell you that the blame lies squarely on the shoulders of that twit Anandhotep. I sent him the air-tickets; I emptied my cupboard so that he could store … Continue reading →

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Stroll…Stroller…Road-roller!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by

Stroll? Hmmm. Stroll? I think I’m getting an idea. Stroll?…wait, I’ve got to switch on my computer! “Kya stroll te stroller da siyappa laga rakha hai?” (Why are you raising such a hue and cry about stroll and stroller?) Mom’s booming voice … Continue reading →

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Beached!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

“If the word “beach” makes you think of “beached”, you must get your head examined!” exclaimed the lady who in the first place was responsible for my thinking up the word “beached” when I saw the daily post prompt “beach.” The … Continue reading →

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I and others of my kind are causing global warming and climate change!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

The Accusation: I am sure you had no inkling that I was the culprit – that it was this despicable me who caused climate change; that I am the guy who’s responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer, the melting … Continue reading →

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A Bollywood Movie for Civil Services Aspirants – Your GK will never be the same again!

Posted on March 26, 2016 by

I confess. I watched a movie on TV. I learned that a movie could be a learning experience too. Especially, a movie such as Players. This is a movie that every Civil Services Aspirant must watch, because it improves your … Continue reading →

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Total Paisa Vasool – Getting your money’s worth, the Indian way!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

Anandhotep has used some of stinky old bandages to tie me to my desk so that I can work on the next issue of the QSM Magazine. I’ve been barred from posting on my blog, until I’ve painted the cover, … Continue reading →

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Makeup-shakeup Beauty-sheauty – mentioning it is my duty!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

Pristine beauty-sheauty hai bakwaas, yeh sab to hai ji makeup ka kamaal! Translation: Pristine beauty is nothing but hogwash; Makeup created this whole look, by God! Use the word pristine in a thirteen word story, she said, and I started … Continue reading →

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Three Types of Never Never First-time Comments!

Posted on January 30, 2016 by

Originally posted on Blogger's World!:
Put it down to my severely depressed state of mind (if my mind were a mattress, it would be so depressed that if allowed yourself to drop on it, you’d crack a bone,) but…

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The Harassed Computers Association Strikes Back!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

Our Computers are on Strike! The computers in my house are on strike. Until a week ago, I had no idea the guys were members of a union called the Harassed Computers Association or the HCA. In fact, until about a week … Continue reading →

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker…When I played the Interplanetary Matchmaker!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

Originally posted on Wandering Soul Writer:
For my new feature Spotlight, I’ve invited my favourite humor writer and friend Anand over to write the first one for Wandering Soul. Anand is an amazing humorist/caricaturist who blogs at Anand’s Parodies &…

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Mr. Goyal vs.Tornado the 190lb Dog – who would you choose?

Posted on January 9, 2016 by

Was there a time in my life when I chose the unpopular over the popular? Just one time? Ok, two?! Then you aren’t talking to me. I am drawn to the unpopular, and the attraction sometimes borders on the fatal. I … Continue reading →

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