Rahul Joglekar
Remembering Indian Comedian Jaspal Bhatti
Bhatti’s popular TV series “Flop Show” is best remembered for addressing the problems of the middle class in a satiric, quirky way.
Face-to-Face with an Indian Tiger
I woke up at 3 a.m. I hate early mornings and this was, by my standards, still late night. The sole aim of the day was – to see a tiger in the wild. Not pacing in its cage, but in its natural habitat.
No Room for Introverts in London’s Popular Speed Flatmating
I visited a “speed flatmating” event recently. As the name suggests – this is a cross between flatmate hunting and speed dating. So if you’re looking for a flat (or a room in a flat) to rent, this could be your ticket to getting a roof above your head [...]
Speed Flatmating Gains Popularity in UK
“Speed Flatmating,” a cross between speed dating and apartment hunting, is increasingly becoming popular among young, cash-strapped Londoners.
Homs – a Laidback City with Humorous People
It is a city that has become the focal point of the ongoing crisis in Syria – Homs. Dr. Rim Turkmani lives in London now, but was was born and grew up in Homs.
When Journalists Die
All conflicts begin to seem more real, closer and bloodier when one of your own dies.
The Simpsons at 500 Through the Lens of a Childhood in India
Growing up in India, I would turn to the BBC World Service for a very British view of the world. And then, watch The Simpsons for some light-hearted American humor [...]
Russians Speak Out on UN’s Syria Resolution Veto
The BBC Russian service invited comments from listeners about Russia’s stand on Syria. These are some of the comments the service received. We’ve voiced the comments.
Syria Crisis: Arab States Expelling Ambassadors
The BBC is reporting that Arab states are expelling Syrian ambassadors in their countries and recalling their envoys from Syria.
Riots in Egypt Lead to Sackings
The Egyptian Prime Minister, Kamal al-Ganzouri, has announced that the board of the Egyptian Football Association has been sacked and all its members placed under investigation.
The (Sometimes Poetic) Significance Behind Naming Missiles
You may have heard about Iran test-firing missiles this past week. Gripping stuff. But also fascinating, is what Iran calls its missiles [...]
Belt-Tightening: 6 Cheap and Easy Recipes for the Festive Season
Can austerity and the festive season go together? Athens-based chef and TV show host FT Bletsas definitely thinks so. He takes credit for popularizing a philosophy he calls economy cooking.
‘Tache Tales and More
I walked into the Windsor Castle Pub in London and immediately felt like the odd one out. Not because I was sober but because it was the day the Handlebar Club was having its monthly meeting (needless to say, I am clean shaven) [...]
Slideshow: Growing a Moustache for Charity in Movember
The World’s Rahul Joglekar in London investigates Movember. Men raise money for charity by growing moustaches in November.
LOL, London
Laughing is free, fun and very embarrassing if done in public as a form of exercise. This is what I discovered recently when I visited a group of laughter yoga enthusiasts outside South Bank Center in central London [...]
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