thomas
(First appeared in The Hindu Business Line, August 23, 2012) When a political leader said in her unique style what in essence has been stated by well-meaning constituents of the…
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in Jet Wings, March 2012) When you are in Venice, you have two choices. You can follow the beaten track - becoming a Boy Scout once again…
Read more
thomas
If you are a male, can you claim to have stayed in a girls’ hostel without breaking rules? (more…)
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in The Hindu, August 6, 2011) Never has corruption dominated the public consciousness as obsessively as it does in today's India. That there are more offenders outside than…
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in The Hindu, August 6, 2011) A must-do on your itinerary, the Desert Safari in Dubai is filled with ups and downs, good food and some great dancing.…
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in The Week online edition, April 2011) For centuries, it was a flourishing port state bridging East and West. Founded by an Indian King in the early 15th…
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in The Hindu, April 3, 2011) I landed in Colombo on India's Independence Day in 2006, with mixed feelings. A tri-nation cricket series involving India, Sri Lanka and…
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in The Hindu Business Line November 2, 2010) It's like being at the other end when Sehwag is batting, that is the fate of Valentine's Day and the…
Read more
thomas
(First appeared in Swagath, Feb 2011) The tropical forests, turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Langkawi can dish up a memorable vacation 40 kilometres off the western coastline of…
Read more
thomas
I had the good forfute to initiate in 1997 and then nurture for 12 years, an employee engagement programme that is yet unique in India's corporate sector in terms of…
Read more