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Salaam- Namastey....
Our Kaiser in Alibag. Handshake,mwuah, aadab or namastey…?Here’s the basic ground rule, ladies : when in doubt, opt for a namastey. It’s the safest, most hygienic...
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Lifestyle Crimes...
Anasuya Devi is not looking too pleased! While her Naani is all smiles! ***********This appeared in the Asian Age......
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Angelina Jolie's Booby Trap
This is the handsome boy with loads of attitude. Meet Schumi - Lord of the Manor at Alibag. **************This appeared in Financial...
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Love is enough...
So it is!Am taking a short break.Miss me!Irresistible Istanbul beckons.... who can possibly say 'no'to the Bosphorus?
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Paisa pheko, tamasha dekho....
My Istanbul moment.....What an incredible destination! Layered and complex.... it takes several lifetimes to reveal itself to mere mortals like ourselves. Like India, in many ways. I have great...
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Talking Turkey
The turmoil in Turkey ! And I was right there in Taksim Square, strolling past the disputed Gezi Park, just a few hours before the rioting began. These images of Istanbul and Perge ( in Antalaya)...
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That's my Turkish friend Ekin ( which means 'wheat') and me, strolling through the very area that is currently barricaded and the scene of violent protests (Taksim). We walked into this wonderful old...
View ArticleJiah Khan - my perspective on her suicide
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror today.... Is suicide the only option….?It’s yesterday once more. I didn’t know Jiah Khan. But that hardly matters. A young life has been...
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BCCI : Board of Crooked and Corrupt India
Arundhati shot this at our neighbourhood salon after we both had our summer trim. I am off tonight. Will be back after the 24th. I shall miss this space desperately! Adios Blogdosts!**************This...
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I am back!
This appeared in Sunday Times today.... SSC,First Class Ambika’s journey has just begun…A young girl came to meet me just after the SSC results were declared. She...
View ArticlePretty Boys all in a Row
This appeared in The Week... Pretty Boys all in a row…I have stopped visiting my neighbourhood parlour. There are several reasons for that. But primarily, I don’t go in there anymore,...
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Turmoil in Turkey.... Chaos in Mumbai!
This appeared in the Asian Age.... Turmoil in Turkey….Chaos in Mumbai…Mumbai could be Istanbul…. and Istanbul, Mumbai. And yet, vast distances separate the two cities. I...
View ArticleWhat gals really, really want.....
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror..... Why would any girl want to be one of the guys???I was ridiculously jet lagged when I watched 100 crores and still counting YJHD (first...
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My Rishikesh...
Another time.... another place....Arundhati and I had spent four idyllic days on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh during October 2012.... mesmerised by the holy river..... at peace with...
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A bend in the river....
This appeared in The Asian Age... A bend in the river….So now we have an infuriated Goddess as an alibi. That conveniently lets off all those scoundrels responsible for...
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Valley of Wonders...Limone
This appeared in The Robb Report... Honeymoon alert: Limone - Valley of WondersNot for nothing is this extraordinary destination in the heart of the Italian Alps known as...
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Now Showing : " Rambo, Dumbo and Scambo...."'
This appeared in Sunday Times.....E Bollywood Blockbuster : “Rambo, Dumbo, Scambo”Move over ‘Amar,Akbar,Anthony’. Make way for ‘Rambo,Dumbo and Scambo’. A new zamana needs a new cult...
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Party on.....
I have had readers calling up to ask whether any of this really happens... or am I making it all up??? It reminds me of the days way back when .... I was editing Stardust and people would ask equally...
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Once Upon a Time with Shobhaa De - Doobara!
Aru's little garden..... before the monsoons arrived. The wild roses are still blooming bravely. And I did spot a lone hibiscus this morning. Brought an instant smile to my face... even though I love...
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The Dirty Picture....
The Lion in Winter.... Husainsaab was one of the most inspiring figures in my life. I was so lucky to know him, spend time with him, watch him paint.... just hang with him .... run into him in...
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