Jas Kohli

Leave some puzzles for the thinkers

May 3, 2025

A few days ago, I attended the funeral of an acquaintance. A common friend, who is well known for having a poor braking system for his utterances, whispered to me, ‘He passed away on the wrong day. Sunday would have been better.’ I didn’t take offence at his inappropriate sarcasm...

The M Factor

April 5, 2025

There is as much likelihood of the ‘Utopian world’ becoming a reality as the galactic voyages of the Star Trek series. Bigots, ultranationalists, historical grievances, overambitious generals and arms suppliers continue to initiate civil wars, military coups and battles in many countries (foreign powers often add fuel to the fire)....

Shudh Desi Etiquette

March 1, 2025

There is a move to rename India as Bharat. But as a prelude to this, Indians should shun the habit of being overly self-critical (of course, we do need to get rid of some bad traits and in our heart of hearts we are aware of them). Take pride in...

Bol Tiger Bol

February 1, 2025

An open letter from a tiger, the vassal king of the jungle, who rules over a part of Ranthambore National Park (under the overall authority of homo sapiens) Dear Indians. Should I fold my front paws to thank you for your support for tiger conservation? I am not sure. In...

Digital gap complicates generation gap

January 6, 2025

Parenting has never been easy. Also, coping with parents by the offspring hasn’t always been a piece of cake. Nowadays, the generation gap is widening because the pace of change in our lives is accelerating faster than the apple which fell on Newton’s head. It is the handiwork of the...

Some specialise in slow speed

December 7, 2024

The ‘slow’ movement is making slow progress. Most of us continue to be in the ‘rat race’ which has a tantalising possibility of making us Richie Rich. Many modern gurus exhort us to give the much-needed rest to our adrenal glands. However, the laid-back people are already in that state....

When No Means Yes

November 2, 2024

When I was seven years old, an aunt handed over a crisp ten rupee note (a princely sum in those days) to me before leaving our home- probably to reward my non-mischievous conduct. I was aware that the cash was synonymous with ‘aish’- I could buy lots of yummy candies...

Candid Classification Of Conference Creatures

October 5, 2024

In the last six months, I have attended four national conferences on plastic surgery and aesthetic sciences- an exemplification of ‘overdose’. I could have attended one every fortnight- there were so many of them on varying topics. A few days ago, a colleague of mine said in jest, ‘Someday, there...

Surviving Chatty Passengers

September 9, 2024

More often than not, I board the early morning train (Shatabdi Express or Vande Bharat) with the gait of an inebriated man because of disturbed sleep during the previous night. The reason- fear of missing the train (on a few occasions the alarm clock became a part of my dream)....

Not Much Dum in Aloo

August 6, 2024

A few days ago, I was giving dietary counselling to a patient having hormonal issues. ‘Apart from limiting the intake of cereals and sugar, cut down on potatoes,’ I instructed her in a dictatorial tone (as a senior doctor, I usually get away with it). Surprise, surprise- instead of nodding...

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