Kaayam Alvida Nishchit Kehna

Released amid hype and hysteria this hot air balloon did not rise to the occasion. Karan Johar,with his larger than life reputation, has lost his much touted Mi...read more

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Gulzarji ke anek gul.........

Thirty years ago, the genre of Bollywood films was : Boy meets Girl – they run around trees singing songs – enter Villain – fight scene – Boy gets Girl. Aandhi ...read more

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Baar Baar Dekho,Hazaar Baar Dekho....

Browsing through the Sunday papers lazily this afternoon, I was pleasantly surprised when I came across a reference to Casablanca,albeit in a very different con...read more

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Vintage "SAKI"

The name Hugh Hector Munro (1870 –1916), unfortunately is no longer in vogue today. Only a couple of his stories (The open window, Mrs.Packletide’s tiger) have ...read more

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Get the Write rite, right !

“The pen is mightier than the sword” wrote Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The calling of a writer has a special appeal across all continents and cultures. Writers are an...read more

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Let your hair down

Come summer, whether one’s tresses are ‘short and sassy’ or otherwise, the ‘head and shoulders’need a thorough washing every single day. No more bad hair days !...read more

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The Name of the Game

Habits die hard. A die-hard bridge player, I had inculcated the ‘bridge habit’ as a teenager. This is a 4-player card game where the players are ass...read more

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Ear Care

Safe practices of ear care are important to prevent ear infection and damage to the hearing apparatus. The OUTER EAR is called the pinna. Ear piercing done in a...read more

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Ghashiram Kotwal :Marathi folk art

Having immensely enjoyed this Marathi musical drama nearly two decades ago,I was keen to watch it once again. The opportunity presented itself a few days ago wh...read more

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FIRST-AID KIT

A handy first –aid kit should be always ready and readily accessible. It should be kept not only at home, but also at work and even in the car. Do not fail to c...read more

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Talc talk

This is no tall talk about this talc ! By any yard(ley) stick, this is one of the very best. This 80 year old brand is a heritage icon by itself. Isn’t th...read more

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A pilot’s take (off) on life

“Stranger to the ground” is a book ‘of a pilot,for a pilot, by a pilot.’ The book taken at face value, is actually a factual account of ...read more

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Kit Kat : a NEST(le) egg !

Some are born with a silver spoon in the mouth. Yours truly was born with a sweet tooth too many. In our childhood days,chocolates were synonymous with Cadbury&...read more

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GOD(rej)’s gift to the discerning desi

The good old Cinthol Original Soap. It’s been around ever since this elephant can remember. The familiar red wrapper does sport a rather dated look. But a...read more

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Shall we say CREME DE LA CREME ?

When it comes to defuzzing options,one is certainly spoiled for choice. Permanent hair removal (electrolysis,lasers) intimidates me. But having tried and tested...read more

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God's Own Coconut Oil

During my teenage years,the appearance of a few grey strands in my mane caused much panic. I turned to Neelibhringadi oil as a last resort. And it worked wonder...read more

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For wannabe shutterbugs

My quest for a simple digital camera ended when a friend suggested the Mercury 2.1 Deluxe Classic Cam. A low cost, entry –level camera, it is ideal for th...read more

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Blissful boredom

''Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what you need - a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends, worth the name, someone to love and s...read more

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Thai cuisine at home

Thai cuisine requires special ingredients which may not be available to everyone. All metro cities have malls stocked with all exotic ingredients. Residents of ...read more

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Choosing and then using the microwave

Cooking has always been my bete noire. But one has to cook willy-nilly. A microwave oven makes life in the kitchen a lot easier. It cuts down cooking time. One ...read more

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