Spare our bodies....
This appeared in The Week... Spare our bodies….I am writing this just a few hours after the critical verdict ( Nirbhaya case). And asking myself in a somewhat cynical way – does it...
View ArticleNo real narrative for women in 2014??
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror.... No real narrative for women in 2014?More than six decades have flown by in a blink. We have Elections 2014 in our backyard. And so far, at...
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Just got back from what is sure to become THE premiere Lit Fest in India - the just concluded one in Bangalore.Everything about it is right - mainly, the all important vision. More on that in another...
View ArticleWhat an unappetising movie controversy!
This appeared in Sunday Times...BTW, i was masochistic enough to actually sit through 'Besharam'' last night. I deserved the torture! One more unappetising movie controversy….This...
View ArticleRahul Baba aur Chaalis Chor...
Rahul Baba and the Chaalis Chor….Oh, how I love this lad! Rahul Baba has given India a brand new narrative overnight! Forget Alibaba, we now have our own fable titled “ Rahul Baba and the...
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Durga! Durga! Happy Navraatri, Blogdosts....
I am off to Kolkata to celebrate Pujo with the extended family. May or may not be in this space. Pandal hopping followed by a short break in Thailand.... before getting back to beloved Mumbai. Have a...
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Heartthrob Gulzar!
I am told every woman Gulzar meets, regardless of age, wants to elope with the poet!I was tempted! Not that he asked.... but! Here we are at the Bangalore Lit Fest, on our way to the stage to...
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Triumph of Good over Evil ! Happy Dusshera!
At the historic Tejpal Pujo Baadi , with my son Aditya....This appeared in Sunday Times today.... The utter confusion of the chatterati….Listen up, all you people. At the end of the...
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Ready for the Red Carpet!
I am so thrilled with my rejacketed books! I think they are looking smashing! Blogdosts - opinions, please!Gavin , the super talented designer at Penguin Random House Books, has 'styled'' and 'dressed'...
View ArticleMaiyaa Ki Beemari...
This appeared in Asian Age.... Maiyya ki Beemari….Gods and Goddesses are allowed to fall sick in India.But not our politicians. I have never understood our nervousness...
View ArticleThe bitter truth about Karwa Chauth...
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror.... The bitter truth about Karwa Chauth….Today is Karwa Chauth. Ahem. I am not fasting in honour of my husband. And my hands are devoid of mehendi. I...
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Fatima Bhutto. Abused Goddesses and more
Loved meeting Fatima Bhutto and launching her debut novel 'The Shadow of the Crescent Moon' in Mumbai last evening....
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Before you know it, Diwali is over!
It has been a great Diwali! With the family in Alibag. I'm finding it hard to reconnect to reality.... ***********This appeared in...
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Best X'Mas gift....!
www.posterama.co/collections/frontpage/products/christmas-gift-ideas-the-crazy-ones-poster-v1Am so proud of my son Ranadip, who has been creating all these terrific ideas .
View ArticleShobhaa : Never a Dull De
http://www.flipkart.com/shobhaa-never-dull-de/p/itmdph5f6fppzsvh?pid=9789381431917&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=never+a+dull+de&ref=71064df6-e583-47ef-8388-f44ff2a556c9Good time...
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Mumbai Chhi Bai!
I wrote this piece for my friend ( the very competent editor of Lokmat's Deepotsav 2013) Aparna Velankar. ****************...
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You are invited!
This volume will be launched at the TATA LITERATURE LIVE! on 15th November at 4 30pm. I will be In Conversation with the multi-talented Gauri Shinde, director of English Vinglish!...
View ArticleSachin's Aie....
Had a super lovely launch of my latest book, Shobhaa: Never a Dull De. Gauri Sinde sparkled.... we engaged in a lively conversation on gender issues and more......
View ArticleBetting and rape - CBI Chief's outrageous comments.
This appeared In Asian Age.... What’s the difference between betting and rape? Let’s ask the CBI Chief…Ranjit Sinha ki toh hadd ho gayee! The CBI Chief ( no less!), has left...
View ArticleAapla Sachin....
This was written for a commemorative volume on Sachin, which was launched during his final Test Match... Aapla Sachin….We Maharashtrians are a funny lot. To begin...
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