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My friend Rajeev Sethi....
My friend Rajeev Sethi... at the T2 preview last week. Mumbai’s T2: Neighbour’s envy, India’s PridePardon me if I sound extra proprietorial about T2....
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Jaipur Lit Fest...
The Jaipur Lit Fest was terrific... as expected. But the high point for me was attending a private dinner for India's most exciting mind - Amartya Sen. Just the six of us... talking - but mainly...
View ArticleG'bye Darlin'' - we will miss you!
This is my tribute to Sunanda Pushkar. It appeared in Mumbai Mirror today.... G'bye Darlin’ - we will miss you!Sunanda Pushkar – loved by many, misunderstood by most.Sunanda was the...
View ArticleWhat chance does the Aam Aurat have in 2014??
Oooooops - I completely forgot about this column which appeared in The Week... Will the Aam Aurat win in 2014?Are we being optimistic, upbeat… or plain foolish and naïve? As...
View ArticleShiv Menon - what happens to him?
This appeared in The Week As expected, the story is as good as dead in the media.... how swiftly we move on... Sunanda’s sad saga….As I write this, my thoughts are focused on...
View ArticleRahul Gandhi: Simpleton or Sawant???
This appeared in Sunday Times today... The AG-RG faceoff: Naani ki Yaad Aa GayeeSimpleton or Savant? You decide!!! So… shall we say dumb is the new brilliant??? Frankly speaking, ‘those’ revealing...
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A tale of 7 missing buffaloes!
Talented photo- journalist Santanu Das, who has just published his wonderful book on Udvada. Santanu deserves better recognition and support.He would love to take on more commissioned work, now that he...
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What's in a book????
That's our Guv on Republic Day 2014.... *************This appeared in Sunday Times.... What’s in a book?...
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Lahore da jawaab nahi!
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror.... I am back after a glorious trip, and here are two images taken at the Lahore Lit Fest. The puss in boots is Mehr Tarar, who became notorious as the ''óther woman'' in...
View ArticleReport card from Lahore...
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror today....Report Card from Lahore…. “Jisne Lahore nahi vekhiya, oh jamiya hi nahi,” goes the Lahori saying. Loosely translated, it means “ One who hasn’t seen Lahore,...
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Lahore Lit Fest pics...
So, this is the feisty, fiery Fahmida Riaz....and our very own equally feisty and fiery Namita Gokhale.And the pic above is us with our friend, thee iconic Rajeev Sethi...
View ArticleHappy International Women's Day!
This appeared in Mumbai Mirror...Happy Women’s Day, readers!After the longest time, I am uttering these words ( Happy Women’s Day!) without feeling and sounding phony to myself. The reason may appear...
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At the Times of India debate in Kolkata ...
Converse???? With hard core politicians??? That's a laugh... but I did try! ************This appeared in Asian Age.......
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Thousand apologies....
Blogdosts. Hazaar apologies for the long absence.... My laptop was playing up. There is just soooooo much to post. But It is a Gudi Padwa weekend.... I have earned a break. And Alibag beckons yet...
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India's Mood Swings - Elections 2014
Someone really kind and sweet , sent this for me. Thank you, Rama! ****************This appeared in Asian Age......
View ArticleMeera Sanyal; Jhaaduwali ex-banker
What a superb initiative! I spent two afternoons at the Made in Pakistan Expo at the World Trade Centre.... and was delighted to see the enthusiastic response from eager Mumbaikars grabbing all those...
View ArticleWe, the women of India demand...
This appeared in Gulf News.... The Aam Aurat speaks … We, the women of India demand…It’s time to talk turkey. A bit late in the day, perhaps. But if not now, then when?The formidable...
View Article'Baby Doll'' Sunny Leone...
This appeared in The Week... India comes of age with ‘Baby Doll’ Sunny Leone…Appropriately enough, I am writing this on All Fools’ Day! And in front of me is a copy of a popular...
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Good Friday... it's a good time to forgive and forget...
At the KIMS Usha Lakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, Hyderabad, with the founder, eminent doctor and great humanitarian, Dr. P.Raghuram, possibly the only doctor in India with four FRCS degrees. Proud...
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