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Here we are in Chennai, right after the Madras Book Club function, which was held in the historic Taj Connemara Hotel.We stayed at the magnificent ITC Grand Chola.... more a township than a hotel, with...
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Passionately Indian...
Must be a first! Has to be a first! Thanks to Pam Chopra, the Surabhi Foundation managed a major coup when Shah Rukh Khan agreed to play auctioneer at the charity auction to raise funds for the Surabhi...
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The 'Pee'' in politics.... and Feku Vs.Bachchoo
Another Passionate Indian....image shot at the auction, in front of a gorgeous Manjit Bawa carpet.... ************This...
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Art.... and the woman!
I just love the architecture of this book display in Chennai! ***************This appeared in The Week......
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A tale of two Gandhis...
I have succumbed! Finally! And acquired a new phone (Samsung Galaxy S 111). It is much, MUCH smarter than I am. Which is a good thing. But It is so darn smart that I can't use it! Well.... here are a...
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Dekho Sessions at the Sea Lounge...
This was taken on Anandita's phone by her in house photographer Kanti, who is from Jharkhand.... our life would come to an absolute standstill without her!!!...
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Aarushi's Monster Parents...
The tulips were 'sent'' to me by our Blogdost Nitin Rai. He shot them close to his home in Oregan and promptly emailed the images in order to cheer me up! I received quite a few virtual bouquets. Thank...
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Women @ Work....
Still time! Go for it....it's a good initiative and worth supporting.I am pretty excited about the WIFT (Women in Films and Television) project and awards. I'll be there to present an award, because I...
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Chuddie-Buddies...
Last year my daughters and I were right here in glorious Corfu. This summer is looking a little bleak. No specific plans so far. Just vague mutterings of , " we must do something...." I am a planner....
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Bayelsa Books and Craft Fair...
Yes, it got off to a good start.... and the timing was appropriate, as rich tributes were paid to one of the greatest writers of our time ...'' Remembering Achebe'' attracted several admirers, and even...
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What do we do with our neighbours and netas...?
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Oooof! Kitni saari outrage, yaar!
Rishikesh memories.... because it is Radhika's birthday today. And I wish she was here. Though I know she is where her spiritual self has taken her - to Arunachala.But she also loves delicate tea...
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Hips don't lie.....!
Summer is definitely here! And I am not going by the crazy mercury levels! Just look at these magnificent Brazilian Copper Pods in full and glorious bloom right outside my window! The streets are...
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Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekh,Mudh Mudh Ke!!
Gong Li giving me one of those looks, outdoes the sultry Nadira with her long cigarette holder, swaying and singing 'Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekh'' This is come hither at its best. Sometimes, I park Gong Li...
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Pretty, pretty Alibag....
Was delighted to find Alibag still lush green and bursting with summer blooms. Mr. Goswami had thoughtfully filled all the urlis with flowers.... which was so kind of him, considering we weren't sure...
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Daddy Cool....
More Alibag pics. I love the one of Aditya and Anandita in front of a mithai shop. The other two are an extension of my new love affair with shooting into the light......
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Mother's Day ....
The celebrations are still on as I key this in! They started last evening with Anandita giving me my all time favourite flowers - Tiger Lilies. And this beautiful mug which states "' You are the...
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Rajeev Sethi - An extraordinary man...
There are certain people in ones life who leave an overwhelming impact on ones senses. Rajeev Sethi is one such. When we met, close to forty years ago, we knew ( instinctively) we'd be friends for...
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Too handsome for his own good!Here’s a small test : Who is Omar Borkan Al Gala? If that name rings a bell, chances are you are a twenty-something, net-savvy female. I stumbled across the name...
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Asli masala...
Thanks to our Blogdost Aparna, I have been getting a steady supply of the best Goda Masala, since my Aji and mother used to painstakingly grind it in our old kitchen using fresh spices, roasted on a...
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