The Joke Is On Us

The Joke Is On Us

The joke is always on her. The middle-aged  bua who cannot get married because she is not eligible any more for love and so must be laughed at. The  spirited young woman played by a man in drag who must be insulted because ‘she’ is fat and must be compared to a bull-dozer and assorted […]

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Revolver Rani: Brave And Lost

Revolver Rani: Brave And Lost

The writing in Revolver Rani winks at the seventies and the jargon of hero-centric block-busters so “Police ne tumhe chaaron taraf se gher liya hai ” becomes, “Police ko hamne chaaron taraf se gher liya hai.” The menace of a hero or a villain once conveyed through lines like, “Teja..Tejja..Teja..kaun hai yeh Teja,”  turns into, “Alka..Alka..Alka..kaun hai […]

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Bhutan: Entry Routes For Indian Citizens

Bhutan: Entry Routes For Indian Citizens

  Locked away towards the Eastern end of the Himalayas is this pristine country called Kingdom of Bhutan. Culturally Preserved and Happy are two terms that will define this country and its people best. In spite of its proximity to India, not many Indian tourists seem to be traveling to this country yet. And when […]

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Homestays Decoded

Homestays Decoded

Today, a ‘homestay’ is a much commonly used term than what it was 7-8 years back, when, I first opted for one on my travel to Kerala. Travellers are increasingly experimenting and looking for authentic and local ‘experiences’.  ** Back in 2007, a home-stay was not much heard of. In fact it was possible to […]

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Munnar In Pictures

Munnar In Pictures

I had heard so much about Munnar that I was afraid it might not live up to the expectations. But when people say Munnar is gorgeous, it’s nothing short of being out-of-this-world picturesque. Words can’t do much justice so I will let the pictures do the talking. First and foremost, this is the sight that greeted us as […]

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