Confessions

Confessions of a Police Informer

arindam

“If I stop giving information, the police threaten to squeal on me to those I’d tipped about before. I’m not doing a national service. I am an informer out of fear”

Confessions of a Bar Dancer

arindam

“RR Patil is a name I will never forget. Nor will I let my children forget it. He forced so many of us to stand on the streets and parade our bodies”

Confessions of a Cricket Umpire

arindam

“It’s not difficult to be impartial because most umpires are neutral. It doesn’t matter who the batsman is... The only thing that matters is the right decision”

Confessions of a Woman Petrol Pump Attendant

arindam

“Women are more efficient in clearing vehicles than men... Customers don’t dare cut the line. Maybe because it’s shameful to be ticked off by a woman in public”

Confessions of a Cheerleader

arindam

“Cheerleaders are still new to the Indian public, and there are occasions when they get too excited... our moves have been toned down for the Indian audience”

Confessions of a Male Pedicurist

arindam

“I follow a strict rule—I will only massage till the calf. Aaj ki aurat ka koi bharosa nahin... I politely decline if they ask me to go higher than the calves.”

Confessions of a Customs Informer

Open

“I continued to tip off Customs like a good soldier. Even outgoing consignments of ketamine, mandrax, ecstasy tablets, heroin and red sanders have been caught thanks to me”

Confessions of a Political Spin Doctor

arindam

“Politicians don’t read. They ask others to read to them, often only articles about themselves. I get them the latest political books... I tell them to read at least one page a day”

Confessions of a Temple Thief

arindam

“God will not forgive those who loot houses... Temple thieves do not invite God’s wrath but those stealing from houses, especially of the poor, will have to pay a heavy price”

Confessions of a Gym Instructor

arindam

“When women wear low-cut tees, we try to ensure there are no bending or stretching exercises. Such women keep finding excuses to touch the instructor.”