Weekend Musings

Why Everyone Loves Abhishek Bachchan!

It's not easy to be a Bachchan scion. No choices for guessing that the reference here is Abhishek Bachchan, who…

February 5, 2022

‘Breaking News’ Syndrome That Killed A Brilliant Journalist

There was ‘Breaking News’ yesterday, of a young Odisha journalist dying due to drowning while ‘covering live’ the rescue operation…

September 25, 2021

Why Does Happiness Elude Us?

Whoever I meet or speak to on the phone nowadays waxes eloquent on the need to be happy, to live…

September 18, 2021

OTT vs Big Screen: Boss, Mazaa Toh Susu Rok Kar Picture Dekhne Mein Hi Aata Hai!

The big screen vs. small screen debate has been raging for the past two years now. The year 2020, when…

September 11, 2021

Why Sidharth Shukla’s Death Should Be A Wake Up-Call

The untimely death of TV actor Sidharth Shukla at the age of 40 sent shockwaves across the country this week.…

September 4, 2021

It’s Independence Day Tomorrow, Will The PM Talk About ‘Rape’ In His Speech?

On the eve of the 75th Independence Day, my mind goes back to 2014 when in his first Independence Day…

August 14, 2021

Mediocrity Or Champions In Sports, It’s Time India Made A Choice

I have not been watching events at the Tokyo Olympics on TV but closely enough to know who has won…

August 7, 2021

Is Being Old But Not Religious A Sin?

For some strange reason, growing old and being spiritual is considered synonymous in our society. Being otherwise is almost a…

July 31, 2021

Sexist Posts Against Shilpa Shetty In Raj Kundra’s Case Uncalled For

This is too much too soon. First, Mandira Bedi was the target for daring to defy social norms at her…

July 24, 2021

It’s High Time Women Managed Their Own Moolah

All around me, I see single women struggling to manage their finances. They are single by choice, divorced, separated or…

July 17, 2021