Word on the Street: in Bangalore
How has the tsunami disaster affected your faith in God?
The Outsourcing Thing
Outsourcing 101 Why do companies outsource? It’s a valid question, given the controversy. A simple answer is cost-effectiveness. Companies ask themselves, “If someone does it…
You Are What You Don’t Eat
At Thurman’s , in Columbus (Ohio), the meat in the burger is so succulent it almost melts in your mouth. It’s the best (and the…
Begging the Question
Give, and you will receive. You will be given much… The way that you give to others is the way that God will give to…
The Single Issue
Love, me, and the cosmos in FebruaryEvery year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I become philosophical. Who am I? Why have I been placed on…
Starry, Starry Night
In my family, we have a tradition of eating my Mom’s excellent fruitcake after Midnight Mass. It’s a sweet end to the wonderful experience of…
Dark Season
During September and October of 2003 three different NYU students committed suicide, all by jumping from upper floors. Here in Bangalore in November, a fifteen…
Shrine-Resistant
I’ve never tried it, but I don’t think I can pray at a rock concert or in a crowded bar. Maybe it’s possible if you…
God on the Job
My neighbor owns two tanker trucks and supplies water to houses that don’t get a regular supply. He’s constantly working on the tankers with his…
Conflicts on the Clock
My friend Smita (name changed) refuses to write brochures and marketing material for companies because she feels uncomfortable “bending the truth.” It’s common knowledge that…
