GS Battu Writes

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Worth of my vote

The year 1985 was the watershed year for me. I became eligible to cast my vote. It was such a proud moment for me. Suddenly I felt so empowered and responsible. Now onwards, I shall be playing a r...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on January 29, 2022

The Cold Storage

Ding dong. It is the doorbell. Everyone in the house looks at each other. It has been rainy and cold days ever since the beginning of the year. Washed clothes take days to dry in such weather. Wa...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on January 22, 2022

Oh-My-Cron

“Tilt your head back,” the technician instructed as he advanced threateningly towards me with a swab stick in his hand. I felt as if I am going to be stabbed. To stop imagining things, I closed my...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on January 15, 2022

New Year and corona

I could hear the chimes. I could see the welcome celebrations. There was no knock on the door. Still, we welcomed it with all our might. “Welcome 2022” was the chorus. “Hello. I am Time. It is...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on January 8, 2022

Yearly resolutions

New year resolutions are very efficient. They have a failure rate of hundred percent. “Good morning, sir. We are calling from University of New Year Resolutions.” I got the call close to the year...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on December 25, 2021

Deliverance from exercise

“Guru ji” I was calling my psychology health mentor. “Yes, my son?” He knew I call him only when I have some vexing issues on my mind that need his expert opinion. Beauty of talking to Guru ji is...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on December 18, 2021

Time To Revisit

“Why haven’t you finished your work?” Mom was furious. “Will do it sometime. You only told me ‘Better late than never’, I am making it better.” The son replied. Mom was wondering whose head to ba...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on December 11, 2021

Versatile Newspaper

“Can you please hand over some old newspapers to me?” Mom asked. (I added ‘please’ to the sentence to please myself). She was on a cleaning spree. “What do you need them for?” I asked. She just lo...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on December 4, 2021

Early to rise

Like the Shakespearean dilemma, I too have a dilemma – to rise early or not to rise early. There have been conflicting inputs at various stages of life. Bird Story “Get up son and go have your br...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on November 27, 2021

Remote fight

Our matchmaker had stated under oath that we were perfect match for each other. We stood before the holy man and took our vows in the presence of holy book. “We will stand by each other through thi...

Posted by Gurpreet Singh Battu on November 20, 2021