tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42640802875724530242012-01-28T03:52:52.344+05:30The mind is a darn thing...it races ahead into dark spaces of our heart how much ever we may try to hold it back.Harnoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08199373583521550901noreply@blogger.comBlogger2951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4264080287572453024.post-90041020026201698622012-01-16T13:59:00.001+05:302012-01-16T13:59:30.527+05:30

It doesn't take much to make someone's day. An unexpected smile. A hug when you need it the most. Remembering something that caught his or her eye and secretly getting it. A meal cooked with love. A call just to say hi. A hidden note that you just chance to find. A quiet dinner on a moonlit terrace. ...It doesn't take much to make someone feel special!posted from Bloggeroid

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Forgiveness is a tricky game. In each one's life, there comes a time when we ask for or are asked to forgive someone who has hurt us. It hurts most when that person is who we love the most. And sometimes, in the name of this love, we forgive. Or do we? Do we truly forgive and forget? Or does the hurt haunt us from time to time, having made a permanent crack in our armour? I know someone who once

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There are few people so infuriating that just watching them can get one's blood boiling. The stupid fake who calls himself Sky Walker is the perfect example of this species. And today's episode just proves this. Since the beginning of Bigg Boss 5 (yes I watch it, so sue me), I have detested the hypocritical nature of his alleged group! Pooja bedi, who highly disappointed me by choosing when to

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Some things are so beautifully said. As wished by Neil Gaiman: "May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself."posted from Bloggeroid

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What better way to start the new year than a published article. My trip last month to Lucknow was a gastronomical dream come true. The battle of the last morsel!! My latest article on Rediff is about the Food Trail in Lucknow!! Read the article here

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It has become fashionable to dislike shahrukh khan. The man who could get a billion hearts (yes, the men's too) racing is now so often slammed. Aamir is the greater actor. Salman does his own thing on screen. And SRK is undoubtedly the biggest superstar whose initial is not B. Which is the thing about him that is so awesome. That he knows what he has become. And is arrogantly unapologetic about

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Merry Christmas you beautiful people! There is something so contagious about this festival. Most of us have no idea of its significance yet we love to celebrate it. Sipping hot tea in 3°C, Christmas brings a smile to my face. For the years that have gone by. Thanks Santa for always keeping my stockings full..even when i refused to grow up. My fav Christmas memory is in college. In a city as

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Don't chase a shooting star, An illusion it be The blazing trail Fools all but me Neither warmth it doth give Nor lasting light But the hope it awakens In your heart Just keeps you awake at night I saw I saw a shooting star It was so very near My closed eyes that made a wish Opened and it disappeared My heart felt it would return It would light my path But the nights drew long and cold

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The world of online coupons and discount deals allow poor writers like me to experience the luxuries of dining in the best places! A similar coupon and an occasion to celebrate took us to Infinity- The coffee shop at the new Hilton in mayur vihar, located literally behind my house! The buffet spread though not as extensive as the one at Park Plaza, my favourite, was not frugal either. Each

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Heard on Oprah Winfrey: "Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different". Jerry springer show: "You fight to defend a lover, not to win one. If you do, it ain't love"! Patch Adams "I love you without knowing how, why, or even from where…"  Wonder Years "All our young lives we search for someone to love, someone who makes us complete. We chose partners

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You can get to know the heartbeat of a place in an instant by eating the local food. And the perfect way to find out a great place to eat is to ask your auto wala for the city's best. Which is what we did yesterday in Lucknow. And he brought us to awadh biryani near dainik jagran. I believe i shall be truly grateful to him forever. From outside it may seem like a hole in the wall but the aromas

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We are so fond of valuing things by their numerical value. Turning a teenager is such a milestone..birthdays such an event. Silver, gold, paper anniversary. 5 years in a company that earns gratuity.. Someone once said- its not the number of years in my life that are important, its the life in those years. Couldn't have said it better myself. It doesn't matter if you are 20years old or 30 as

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It says quite a lot when I have an article published on Friday and I couldn't find the time till 5 days later to put it here on my blog! A restaurant review of an interesting Korean place I and a friend discovered in Green Park called Gung - the Palace. Read the review here.  The server grilling the Pork belly on our table itself! 

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You find strength in the strangest places. Sometimes you find it in a friend, sometimes in a love and often within yourself. But today when I was down and out, I found it in the least unlikely place. In the touch of a little person who can not even speak yet. I woke up missing the twinkle in my eye. Without the strength to look for it, I would have just let it go. But then you woke up. And

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 It’s funny, the higher you climb the ladder of economic prosperity, the more you are scared of falling flat. We teach our children that you can not clean your room by throwing all the clothes in a closet and sweeping the dust under the carpet. Someone (namely mommy) is going to open the doors to check and when the stuff comes tumbling down, all hell will break loose. Then how come people as

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To the following commercial institutions, if you were wondering where you are going wrong, here are some tips: 1) Beauty Parlours: If I have come for a hair cut or blow dry, please do NOT tell me what else is wrong with my hair/ skin/ scalp and what (expensive) products I should buy from you to sort it out! 2)  Clubs and Discs: If your DJ must insist on playing only house music that just goes

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When you wear your heart on your sleeve, it runs the risk of falling off and being run over. You should hide it, keep it under wraps and not let anyone peek through the facade. I do not make friends very often or open myself up to someone easily. But when I do, there is no holding back. I love, respect and cherish my friendships. But when the spider called time spins layers and layers of webs

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Roadtrip through Spain and Portugal with a 5 month old infant! It takes 7 pieces of luggage and a huge leap of faith. We figured early on in our parenthood that a baby adjusts to the kind of lifestyle you expose her to. Thus, my lil Sonu came with me on shopping trips to the mall when she was merely 6 weeks old and loved accompanying us to restaurants since she was just a month! Rediff

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Javed Akhtar touches the soul....the title track of a Pakistani show I used to watch when I was a kid - "Tanha". Lyrics below. dekhiye to lagta hai, zindagi ki raahon mein, ek bheed chalti hai. sochiye to lagta hai, bheed mein hain sab tanha. jitne bhi yeh rishte hain, kaanch ke khilone hain, pal mein toot sakte hain.. ek pal mein ho jaaye, koi jaane kab tanha. dekhiye to lagta hai, jaise yeh

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  Mummaaa….two lil syllables. But when they left your little lips, they could have been a song straight from heaven. When you looked at me and babbled mumma…you tore my heart up! It gave reason to the endless struggle, served as a memory modification charm as I forget the long days and endless nights I work so hard to keep you safe, happy and content. When you rub your upturned nose on mine

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A very sad day. The man who's ghazals would personify one's tears or smiles...himself passes away today. My all time favourite ghazal, sung by Jagjit and Chitra... "Jab aankh se hi na tapka to phir lahoo kya hai....."

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The world has lost a genius this week. A couple of years back, I wrote an obituary for another genius, Michael Jackson. As shocking his demise was, the sudden passing away of Steve Jobs has affected the world in a similar manner. The man was known to be a design genius and responsible for bringing to the world (ok, elite world) beauty and humour in technology. The iMac is truly a gorgeous piece

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I wish I were a baby. I could sleep when I wanted and play when I rather be awake. If I were hungry, all I had to do was let out a wail and food would be presented to me. Dont like the taste, no worries, let me refuse this and wait for something new to be prepared! Everyone would look at me as if I were the most beautiful thing on earth and clap their hands in delight if I did as much as bother

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The mention of Navratri for me brings back memories of college days in Ahmedabad. Dressing up in traditional finery, all friends piling into one car and going to Garbha nights to dance the night away! Though the dancing is most fun in Gujarat, you can have your bit of fun this Navratri by throwing a party and serving up delicious fare. The best part about the festival is that the fast doesn

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In today's crazy corporate life, it is inevitable that one's career will end way sooner than you imagined. It is only a few smart people who realise this and take proactive steps to ensure a second career in the area of their interest. My latest article on Rediff talks about second careers and how to make that switch. Read it here

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In a continent known for its range of delicious cuisines and countries known for their mediterranean influences, my foodie expectation from Spain and Portugal ran high. 15 days of tasting local fare and noting the subtle differences between the tastes as you move farther south was an experience in itself. Madrid, being the capital, served fabulous food. Cosmopolitan and more suited to touristy

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If you love beaches (and even if you dont), there are few things more beautiful than waking up to french windows looking out into the ocean. There is something so calming about the sound of waves. The windows open into the swimming pools downstairs. Beyond them are cliffs that rise above the beach like warriors protecting their turf. And the beach elevator takes you down to the beach. Miles and

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I want to write this down lest I forget how I felt and with what intensity. I am the kind of person who can barely watch Spartacus and did not watch 300 as I thought it to be too gory. So when we decided Seville to be part of our roadtrip route, I was in two minds whether I wanted to see a bullfight or not. But reasoning to myself that this was something I would only experience once in my

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Spain may not be one of the top choices for a European vacation but it doesn't fail to charm. When you talk about Spanish tourism, besides the night life in Madrid and Barcelona, the first things that come to mind is Sangria, Paella, Bullfighting and for the more well read - Alhambra. Olive Farms enroute to Granda After Madrid, our second stop in Spain is Granada. A comfortable 4.5 hours

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Languid days spent walking around the narrow streets opening up into gorgeous 17th century fountain plazas. The sun refusing to set before 9pm, evenings ideally centered around lounging in the sidewalk bars sipping on Sangria and munching Tapas. The past 4 days in Madrid could very well be summarised thus. Our hotel, Westin Palace Besides the protests against the government on the streets,

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Never seek to tell thy love, Love that never told can be; For the gentle wind does move Silently, invisibly. I told my love, I told my love, I told her all my heart; Trembling, cold, in ghastly fears, Ah! she did depart! Soon as she was gone from me, A traveler came by, Silently, invisibly He took her with a sigh.

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I’m almost standing outside the door! Finally our annual trip to foreign shores approaches. What with the recession and a pregnancy to break our routine, last year the farthest we could manage was Lakshadweep. Thankfully this time we gathered our courage (and you need tons of that to travel with an infant), packed up the little bundle and we’re off to Europe in 2 days. Spain and Portugal beckon.

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You, the nation seem to be up in arms. And theoretically, the cause is great. Corruption is what can gnaw a society from within and make it hollow. Bit by bit, it can tear away at the moral fibre of our culture. Yet, would you, just for a moment hit the pause button and step back? Do you know what you are supporting? Is Anna a symbol of relief from the general frustration that you have from the

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A very interesting article by Chetan Bhagat. Agree wholeheartedly: “Alright, this is not cool at all. A recent survey by Nielsen has revealed that Indian women are the most stressed out in the world: 87% of our women feel stressed out most of the time. This statistic alone has caused me to stress out. Even in workaholic America, only 53% women feel stressed. What are we doing to our women?

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A fresh perspective on world economics. Below are the nations with the highest debt in the world (absolute as well as % terms with respect to GDP), posing a threat to the global economy. Even though rising demand in countries like India and China can help cushion the spiralling effect of this, it is in everyone's best interest that the economies stabilize soon. USA - Debt as in percentage of GDP

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Friends are an important part of our lives. And for some of us, an important part of who we are. I have been blessed with friends who I can trust blindly and who would stand by me no matter what. My latest article on Rediff talks about the little things one can do to make a friendship live forever. With best friends who’ve been with me for 24 years, we must have done something right!! Read

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I was surfing today and chanced upon some snaps of absolutely delicious Hazelnut Chocolate Cakes! The Pavlovian Dog in me started drooling and I couldn't hold myself back from rushing to the kitchen to bake some chocolate brownies which I instantly devoured with Vanilla Ice Cream. Here's my quick recipe for Chocolate Fudge, a gooey chocolate desert best topped with ice cream. Ingredients: 7tbsp

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  A strange thing time is. A memory modifier so as to speak. It does for us muggles what ‘obliviate’ would do for wizards. Feelings, experiences, emotions which seem so extreme and profound at their time, seem to get hazy in the mist of time. Pregnancy is a tough time for some. Though it is arguably one of the most beautiful feelings in the world to feel a life kick inside you, it has its

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Oops I did it again!! When I was watching the latest  Harry Potter film - The Deathly Hallows part 2, I loved it! In the first half, I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat in excitement and I loved the special effects in the second half. So I decided that to do justice to the review, I'll go back to the book and read it again and get an idea of where the film stands. Alas, BIG big

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Long gone days spent during college and particularly campus days in B-School are always looked back upon with nostalgia. Whether it is the fierce competitveness, relationships that were made and those that were lost, or even projects that were completed in the wee hours of the morning over a plate of steaming hot Maggi, they shall always remind us of ourselves when we were carefree. My latest

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A normal human reaction is that the people surrounding evil must have traces of evil in them too. Thus, if Draco Malfoy was evil, his entire family must also be so. In the muggle world context, if Osama was a terrorist, his family must have stood by his side and don’t deserve our sympathy. But the truth of the matter is that one can not blame others for the choices one makes. Draco’s mother made

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My latest article on Rediff on Monsoon Vacations...some options like Punjab may be off the beaten track but the monsoon is the perfect time to visit this fertile state. Read the article here. For more options, you can read my last year's Monsoon Getaway article here.

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And why not? If there can be an Art of Living...why not an art of sleeping then? There was a time only months ago when I could sleep anywhere, any number of times, at the drop of a hat. Literally. My eyes would shut and I would be off to dreamland even before my head hit the pillow. Cut to 3 months of a very painful pregnancy symptom that doesn't let you sleep at night (an hour a night tops) and

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Should the great wealth being unearthed in Indian temples be brought out and made government property? As a wise (and very hot) man said "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn". The recent riches found in a temple in the south amounting to billions of rupees has been collecting for centuries. Kings have left their treasures here as has the common man for as long as one can remember. The

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Art tells a story. Any kind of art. In paintings, I like the work of impressionists. Van Gogh's art talks to you...screams out loud. Pleads with tears in its eyes. Each stroke tells of pain and yearning. Of wanting to reach for something that isn't there. Its not dandy and pretty, like most art is. Its not dark and sinister either. Its just real. Or you may prefer sculptures and carvings. The

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3 months old and more beautiful everyday! My precious turns a quarter of an year today !! I read in a book that it is no wonder that just when the parents have had it up till here with taking care of the baby and are all tired out, the lil one decides to look them in the eye and give her first smile. Because that’s the most rewarding gift I have gotten. Since a few weeks, Nyda has taken to

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Delhi - infamous for its crime against women. Having said that, let me state on record that I have lived in the so called safe cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad and have faced the same problems there as well. As a matter of fact, I faced more problems in Ahmedabad than I did in Delhi. So its not a city thing....it is just a matter of understanding the mindset of people and taking a few precautions.

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All those people that turn their nose up at Hangover 2 and say that its nothing new....tell them to go hike! The only problem with this film is that it comes in after the crazy hit Hangover and thus our expectations are already high up there. Which is fine, because this film doesn't fail to entertain!! Alright come on....it is not a wonder that the story is predictable. I mean there are only

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In all this noise about Baba Ramdev and hunger fasts (my opinion on these reserved for another post) there is one important thing that got overlooked in the papers the past week. The cut offs for colleges in Delhi University. This page may not have gotten the eyeballs that the Ramdev saga got, nevertheless, I'm sure it led to thousands of smiles and millions of heartbreaks. And I realised,

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Entered 2 photographs for the Nikon Contest. It is a vote based contest. Do vote by clicking on the vote button under the photographs if you like them. Photo 1: Click here Photo 2: Click here

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Love is  not a phase. It cant increase or decrease. Either you love or you dont. Sometimes in the race of life, we forget who's hand we've been holding while running all this time. We think that hand is slowing us down. Taking us in a different direction than where we want to go. But if we pause for a moment and look, the person running with us is always running one step slower. Not to slow us

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There is a time and place for everything. Though marriage and the decision of whom to wed is never foolproof, its a decision that should be made after a lot of consideration. I believe that even though we are strong human beings individually, it is only in meeting someone special that completes us and we can truly find fulfillment in life. My latest article on "10 Things to consider before

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Watching a film in a theatre has become such a luxury recently not being able to leave home for so long. Thus, on Mothers’ Day when the Sister and the Husband together planned a movie outing for me with my mom and sis, I welcomed the break! The film they picked out was Chalo Dilli and thank god they did! Chalo Dilli like all Vinay Pathak movies is a laugh riot. The man is so phenomenally

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The hill station where you find peace at every corner...my latest article published on Rediff - a travelogue on McLeodganj. Read it here.

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My Mothers Day gift to my mom, albeit a little early. Material gifts could never tell you how I feel. As a writer, the best I can do is express in the written word what you mean to me. This is for you mom - click here

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My latest food review published on Rediff describes the fabulous buffet lunch at Park Plaza hotel in Noida. Read the article here.

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If you love someone, tell them. Now. Don’t hold it in your heart. It may be obvious to the other person, or it may not. You may think that it is implied. But there isn’t a single person in this world who doesn’t want to be told that they are loved. Don’t ration. Say it everyday. Life slips by without us noticing it. Before you know it, days, months, an year has slipped by. Love is the concrete

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I'm very happy today! Ecstatic actually. My blog post on the "Impact of Social Media" today got published in one of Mumbai's largest newspapers - DNA. To read the excerpt, click HERE

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Don't just smile, laugh out loud. Sing in the shower. Love. Go alone to your fav restaurant and splurge on a meal for 2, pack the rest for your midnight snack. Read your favourite book, over and over again. Swim in the rain. Marry someone who loves you with all they have. Till you find that, don't settle. And when you do, don't let it go. Travel alone atleast once. Let the little things

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A marketing professional myself, I have often posed the question to agencies on how one can measure the impact of social media. Companies worldwide have jumped on the social media bandwagon because not being there was more detrimental to their image than being there was beneficial. Many agencies have come up with parameters to judge the effectiveness of social media like brand recall, prospect

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After a short sabbatical, the writer in me is back. Having lived in Delhi for most of my life, I am a Delhiite through and through. I can imagine living in many cities in India but I cant imagine calling any other place home! Delhi is a favourite amongst everyone to bash. The crime rate is so high...its polluted....and brash...and aggressive...argues the cynic. I choose not to refute any of

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It’s difficult to explain how completely draining it can be taking care of an infant. So tiny the lil thing is, so helpless that you can not even hold something against it. But its like a clock…the hand just goes round and round…there is no pause, no stop. No respite, no break. Constant demands, round the clock. It’s been 16 days I have left the 4 walls of this house. Weekdays, weekends are

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Annnddddd we won!!! As the nation rejoices, here are a few reasons why I thought yesterday was a photo finish: 1) The Gambhir and Virat partnership. Those runs were well required at the stage where they played. 2) The stability of MS Dhoni. In my eyes, Dhoni is the hero of the match and of the series. His speech at the end said it best and silenced all those critics who were questioning his

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1 week birthday!! My pumpkin is a week old today. This milestone slipped by unnoticed by most. No fanfare, no festivities. But no less momentous than India winning the world cup in my eyes! Yes, the sleepless nights are tough. Recovering physically with all this going on even more so. One would have thought it would all take a toll on you. And yes, it does. Sometimes it feels like one is alone

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They say, there is only one perfect baby in this world…and every mother has it! Cynical me often questioned how one could be so attached to a new member in the family so fast…think it to be the most beautiful thing in the world….always thought that new borns grew good looking only after a few days. And then I had you. My biggest fear in life has always been childbirth…never thought that I would

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The latest controversy about racial profiling in Europe concerning Pro Golfer Jeev Milkha Singh’s coach has me a little confused and frankly a tad embarrassed. You can read the story here but the gist of it is that the sikh gentleman was asked by the airport authorities in Milan to remove his turban during the security check. Offended by the same, he has accused the country of stripping him of

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Euthanasia is a tough call. I can just imagine the dilemma that the Supreme Court was forced with with the recent Aruna case. In a country where suicide is a criminal offence, is it possible to legalize Euthanasia? And if it is, how does one draw the line between them? Personally, I agree that these need to be evaluated on a case to case basis. In the case of Aruna, I don’t agree with the

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So Kasab’s appeal in the Mumbai HC has been rejected and his sentence to hang been upheld. A clap in the back for the judiciary system. But at the same time, what are we waiting for? I agree that every person has a right to get a fair chance and should have enough opportunities to appeal against a verdict, but there have to be exceptions to the rule! This man walked into the most crowded railway

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It’s always a pleasure trying out new places and I’m glad S recommended we skip the tried and tested ones and try our luck at the much reviewed ‘Fu-Better than Chinese’ in GK1. Yes, I agree the name does sound weird (means good fortune in Chinese) and just imagine calling Just Dial for the number and spelling out the name….ummm….F..U…!! So we did find the number, booked ourselves a table and

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Love someone. No, I dont mean it as a resolution...rather as a way of life. There are many reasons to be with people, to make friends, acquaintances. And many reasons not to love someone. Don't think too much about it. Do it. Completely. Utterly. Without holding back. No, I dont promise you that you will be loved back the same way in return. But what I can promise you is that you will never know

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Kabhi kisiko mukkamal jahan nahi milta Kahin zameen nahi to kahin aasman nahi milta Bujha Saka Hain Bhala Kaun Waqt Ke Shole Ye Aisi Aag Hain Jisme Dhuan Nahin Milta Tere intezaar mein aesa nahi ki lutf na ho Intezar karen hum aesa lamha nahi milta Kabhi kisiko mukkamal jahan nahi milta Tere jahan mein aesa nahi ki pyar na ho Jahan umeed ho uski, wahan nahi milta Kabhi kisiko mukkamal jahan

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An article by an Indian columnist in WSJ on Rahul Gandhi’s comment in the Wikileak conspiracy got me a little riled up. You can read the article here to get the background on this. I have been holding my silence on this controversy for a few reasons. Firstly, I steer clear of religious remarks. They are too close to everyone’s hearts and I do not wish to be misunderstood. Secondly, I am neither a

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Very long list of resolutions and a very introspective post last year on New Year's. Not in the mood to do that this year... Travel wasn't so bad...Kerala, Lakshadweep, Fagu, Shimla, Bangalore, Palampur, Mcleodganj, Kesroli, Goa!!! A week in Goa was the best way to end this eventful year!! The sound of waves never fails to calm a turbulent mind. My reolutions last year...in the hope that I

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  What a wonderful way to end the year! Here is my recently published article on Hill Fort Kesroli, a weekend getaway from Delhi. Read it here.    

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After months of hearing about ‘Gunpowder’, the little nook of a coastal restaurant in the eclectic Hauz Khaz Village market, one sunny Sunday we decided to make the long trek down from dear ol’ Noida. The drive took us an hour, the parking 15 mins (finally settling for the DDA maidan) and finding the place another 15 mins. Lovely as it may be, wandering the cobbled winding lanes of this market,

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Apparently BBC came out with a list of 100 books that they term as 'must-have-reads' and they reckon that the average person has read just 6 out of them. Well, dont know about that but their list of books left much to be desired in my opinion. So here is my list of 49 books that I have thoroughly enjoyed over time and recommended at some point of time. How many of these have you read? Sister of

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali is in a league of his own. When you start your career writing a movie like '1942 A love story'....move on to making the very touching 'Khamoshi' after 2 years....prove that you are not a one movie director by releasing the absolutely beautifully made 'Hum dil de chuke sanam'...and then further hone yourself with 'Devdas' and 'Black'.....not only you but the world then knows

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You are the jigsaw piece That makes me complete You are the melody To which my heart beats Your smile Keeps me warm all night Your breath Gives my soul respite Days stretch out without you Nights seem to last forever No sense No purpose Till when we’re together Life without you Just seems so still A test of love Seems god’s will

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I've been avoiding writing this review. It seems like a sort of a betrayal. To an era of loyalty and of pure reverence of the wizarding world. So I take a deep breath and here I go, hoping now that the ministry has fallen, they dont send me off to Azkaban as a traitor. Potter films are expected with a fevered anticipation perhaps never seen before. With each book, the mania for this magical

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Similar to Steve Job's speech....long but a good read... ----- Written by Adrian Tan, author of The Teenage Textbook (1988), was the guest-of-honour at a recent NTU convocation ceremony. This was his speech to the graduating class of 2008. ----- I must say thank you to the faculty and staff of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information for inviting me to give your convocation

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  One of my all time favourite books has been ‘Sister of my heart’ by Chitra Bannerjee. It’s heartening to know that it wasn’t a one-off gem by an Indian author. ‘Secret Daughter’, by Shilpi Somaya Gowda is written with a similar empathy and understanding of human relations. I personally despise books that use the English language as a baton to tom tom in front of the reader convincing him/her

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My uncle loves to keep reminding me time and again – the moment you feel complacent that your life is perfect and don’t want things to change, they will. You can not stop that. Just accept that they will. In my humble few years in adulthood, I have realised the truth in those words. As children, we are insulated by the love that surrounds us and we believe that people mean what they say and

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The collective fury over the Adarsh Apartments scam confuses me. For the uninitiated, it is an apartment complex built in the prime area of South Mumbai on land that was allocated for war widows of the Indian Defence Forces. The permission to build 10 stories was flouted and a sky scraper built in its place. Each flat whose market worth was actually around Rs.8.5Cr was bought by people of high

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My 2 bits in optimism for this city that I love....in its full glory in the festive season that it is best visited in. Read my latest article published on Rediff on why its a great time to visit Delhi. Click here

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----Cynicism Alert ---- As someone very wise said once...."Hindi filmon ki tarah humari zindagi mein bhi akhir tak sab thik ho hi jaata hai....happies endings" (like in Hindi films, in our lives too towards the end, it all falls into place). Little did the respectable king khan know at the time, he may as well have been refering to the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. First things first. Before

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Change is inevitable they say. The only constant. And yet, the mind wonders whether people ever change? Some schools of thought say that once a person’s personality has been defined (in the formative years), events may alter short term behaviour but long term behaviour and attitude can not change. This comes as a blow to most people who wish one aspect or another of someone they love changes.

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Dear readers - or well those of you who patiently waited me through my blog's silence these past few months! As you may have noticed, the frequency of the posts has been erratic and not very promising. So I figured it is probably best to take a short sabbatical and come back with renewed thoughts. Check back with me in a few weeks....I'll be back!!!

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I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms, but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance, risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body. I love you

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When I look at my logs from August and realise that I have only blogged once this month, my head hangs in shame (well, not really, but almost)!! And my bday month too...not good! So, I'm back, with a review that has been zooming around in my head like an irritating fly since I saw the film. The show Sex and the City did not really demand a cult following but had its set of people who enjoyed it.

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This is a controversial post to write. In a country where Shahrukh Khan is almost god and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has something of a cult following, to dig it up after almost 15 years and tear it apart gives me goose bumps. But a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do. The problem arises from the fact that I myself am a self confessed member of this cult. When I was seeing this film for the 21st

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Back from an amazingly relaxing vacation in the Kagra Valley. Covered Mcleodganj, Dharamshala and Palampur, the last destination being the least popular but the most deserving in my opinion. As I have already covered Palampur in one of my earlier works almost 5 years back (you can read it here), Mcleodganj found its way into a more broad based article of mine, one that I will share with you today

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  I love the rains. Yes, I know you’ve heard that before from just about any girl you have met, but I truly do. I love the feel of the cold drops on my face after a sultry Delhi day. I love splashing my car in puddles of water and hearing the whoosh (am pretty sure that its not very good for my car) and I love the smell of the mud when water falls on the parched earth. Monsoons are a great time

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  Yes, the petrol prices are getting out of hand. No I am not an economist so I am not going to argue about how the energy costs are going up globally and how our fiscal deficit will be affected if our energy rates be forcefully reduced. It is not the issue itself with which I have issues. It is the manner of dealing with them.   There is a very competent set of people that we have chosen to

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LOVE the way I wrote this one!! Check out my latest article published on Rediff. Its a travelogue on Orchha, a place you may never have heard of, a place you definitely should visit once in your lifetime!! For the movie buffs, this is also the location where the latest film Raavan has shot an entire song and marriage scene of Beera's sister. Trust me, its nothing less than visual nirvana. Read

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In a day and age where generations are increasingly ignorant about the intricacies of our cultural heritage and more importantly, literary epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, television did what books couldn’t. When I was growing up, these epics were depicted in TV serials that ran for years and such was the fan following that people would literally drop what they were doing to watch them. We

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New article published on Rediff. Funky ideas on how to celebrate Fathers Day. Read it HERE.

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8,888 says the site meter. It is a humbling feeling, if you pause to think about it. Over the past few years, my blog was read 8888 times. It never fails to bring a smile to my face when I bump into people I may not have met for years and they tell me that they read my blog and love it. My readers who recommend my blog further to their friends and it is followed by people whom I have never met!

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