Category Archives: Old Blog

All the posts from the old Drumster’s Den – before the switch to wordpress

Echoes

The pentograph was cutting the full moon at bizarre angles as the train sped by on a Sunday night. The wind had been left damp and cold by the surprising November showers. I was returning from a friend’s place after … Continue reading

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One of these days..

“It was just another day till it trudged into a gloomy evening. The worries at the back of my mind were like natural allies which have supported me through the daily works. I just knew that this time it was … Continue reading

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Through good times again

“The match had just ended and so had our two hours of furious drinking. Portugal had lost. A little sad at the defeat and anxious about the ensuing adventure we set out. Three out of five. The other two were … Continue reading

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Heaven’s A Lie

It’s another tequila sunrise Starin’ slowly ‘cross the sky, said goobye He was just a hired hand Workin’ on the dreams he planned to try The days go by Ev’ry night when the sun goes down Just another lonely boy … Continue reading

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The Day Merit Died

“To, The entire Alumni Community of IITs and IIMsIs the new generation responsible for the atrocites laid upon a certain section of the society, on the basis of caste, several decades ago? Should the generations to come suffer from the … Continue reading

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Down with Arjun!

“These are the old days,The bad days,The all or nothing days. They’re back.There’s no choice left……. Its blood for blood and by the gallon.And thus goes Marv from Sin City. If only the same would apply to the situation here. … Continue reading

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End of Days

A solemn cloud floats in the distance as if orphaned from the rest of the clan. The branches chatter away in unspoken words as the wind blows south. I stare out from the third floor of my hostel as the … Continue reading

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The Boob Tube

“I think there must be hundreds of people who rant about the sad state of Indian television. All it does is subject you to abject and mindless family politics and melodrama which can make you choke over and over again. … Continue reading

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On a day like today..

“A perfect weather is the one that makes you think about all those good times gone by. About times hidden deep within the recesses of your mind, afraid to come out. A bicycle trip down the autumn road, with leaves … Continue reading

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Patterns in the Ivy

“Over the past few years ever since I started listening to all forms of rock music I have come across innumerable bands in this universe of drugs, booze and rock n’ roll. But there are a few bands that continue … Continue reading

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