They are constantly looking over their shoulders for India and China, and with increasing desperation. Read more

My eight-year-old son has suddenly grown up by a couple of years. He asks too many questions, wants to disagree nicely but often and wants to be asked for his views on any decision being made on his behalf. Read more

Living in India, one feels little or no respect for the weatherman, with all due apologies to the tribe of marvelous people doing daily battle with the elements. And not without reason. Read more