PS Arora (45) wanted to become a doctor. But destiny had other plans for him and today, he is a pilot. Flying for Indian Airlines over the past 10 years, Arora is a happy man. This writer caught up with him at Computer Shop on … Continue readingMeet a pilot
Sai Sethuram (58) has spent most of his life on the pavements of Bangalore’s Kamaraj Road, providing balm for both the body and soul of people who stop to seek his counsel. His ‘office’ is under a tree in the car park and for the … Continue readingA swamiji who sees the future, heals people and smokes beedis
These are scams you are likely to see on the Internet. Be aware and avoid them like the plague. Business opportunities scams: These offers make it sound like it is very easy to start a business that will earn piles of money without much work, … Continue readingOnline scams
In my 12 years in journalism, this 1999 story on the scams perpetrated by the American Biographical Institute, stands out… Sadly, this scam continues to happen till date though the frequency is much less now. Here is an extract from my 1999 report for a … Continue readingYou can be ‘International Man (or Woman) of the Millennium’ for a few dollars more!
Shoot them dead with your look. Remember a garment company called Viagra, that ‘stood up’ in the market with shirts for men. What’s in a name, you may ask. Plenty, says Shekhar (320 who owns Jeans Sequence in Alankar Pearl Plaza on KG Road. “I’ve … Continue readingNow it’s ‘RDX’ and ‘AK 47’ Jeans!