I am one of the few people in Hyderabad (if not India) who has been associated with almost...
It’s amazing. I pride myself for being a quintessential Indian. Born in Cuddapah, brought up in Calcutta, schooled in Hyderabad, colleged in Madras and Bangalore, worked in Bangalore, Bombay, Chennai, New Delhi and many parts of the world. Speak English, Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, French etc. with varying degrees of proficiency. Physically I...
The alarm went off with clockwork efficiency. And her dreams switched immediately to black and white. A stage...
This is not for you Xavier Augustin:-) I have always been fascinated with the X factor. And this...
Butter Toast
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Before I utter another word, let me ask of all of you something I rarely ask for…forgiveness. Because...
Nobody’s Perfect…
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There is a scene in the play where the characters discuss the need to take it easy, to...
It has become quite fashionable to say that Brand Launches are a very expensive proposition. It may make...
I often feel that I am part of a blessed generation. A whole generation of people to whom...
It was perhaps fitting that on LaMakaan’s third anniversary, three new voices made a lasting impact on the full house. Ramya, Tejaswini and Ben were a delight to listen to and a pleasure to look at. Of course the evening was started off by the ever dependable Shakila who had Sarosh and Joe...
I have heard of Russian rituals where the father leads his son from puberty to maturity by taking...
Yesterday was the 29th anniversary of our meeting. It's a day we've always celebrated with a quiet evening...
Them too are Hyderabadis:-)
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You must have seen them. I'd be surprised if you haven't. I mean, they are everywhere.Every time. And...
Hey Dad…
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No, it’s not your anniversary. Nor your birthday. Not even your wedding anniversary. All dates that I still...
International What?
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Is there a day reserved for a mother's love? a day only for sisterly affection? Is it okay...
It started off with a friend asking me for inputs for an article she was writing. I guess...
Once upon a time there was a protocol. Your full name had to reflect the ‘village’ you came...