supercilious - haughty and indifferent
sophistry - sophistication
hacks - journalists (fuckers, at least in general)
bowels turning to water - feeling of horror in a adverse situation

"Yesterday we went to the teetotal reception at Prince Mohammed's palace, and today I've got the most frightful hangover."

- Jim Hacker, The Hacker Diaries from Yes Minister - The Moral Dimension.


Moved to Bombay yesterday, and settled down into the lovely little apartment, I am sharing with Mehta. Not a bad place, Bombay, though not a patch on Delhi. Liking it, will settle down well here. For the time being ...