Do the Gangnam Style

Haven't been on this blog since a very long time. However currently in love with this K-Pop song

And There Shall Be Light

It is the end of the road and I get down from my car. A cool gentle wind envelopes me and with it, brings the smell of the fishes and the indication that the sea is nearby.

Coconut trees gently sway and ahead of me is a small bridge, wide enough for a scooter to get by. Beyond it are the Sayhadri hills. Towards my left is a four storey building, looking slightly neglected as the paint is peeling off.

A woman wearing a salwar kameez waits for us to disembark and walk towards her. With a smile she welcomes us and informs, “It’s on the fourth floor.” For more, hop over to my new blog here.

What Happens at Work

goes on this blog.

Our crew: Doing a serious economic news story

Location: A Posh Delhi Neighbourhood

Time: Evening

Main Characters: Lady on an evening walk (L), Colleague (C)

Situation: L after taking 4 rounds of the walking track and bursting with curiosity

L (knocks on door of OB van): Aaj tak ho?

L (cheerfully asks): Kiska murder hua hai?

C: !!

Crew (thinking): Wish we could die in chullu bhar paani

The pitfalls of working in the media industry :|

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Why Delhi Needs A Slut Walk arthart Besharmi Morcha

The first time I came to know that Delhi was planning to host a Slut Walk, I was sitting comfortably on a couch in a London home, browsing online and reading about Slut Walks being held across the ‘Western’ world. And then I read the name of my city in that list. I thought I had read it wrong, so I re-read it, shaking my head in disbelief.

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blog here now.

Wise Words From a Five Year Old

This is a conversation I had with my 5 year old nephew (henceforth called S) yesterday while putting him to bed

S: Mausi, you go to the office everyday

Me: yes

S: And you went to school earlier?

Me: yes

S: So you didn’t go to college?

Me: Sweetheart I went to college as well.

S: So you went to school and college and now you go to office?

Me: Yes

S: So why didn't you get married?

Me (laughing): I am trying to find a nice guy

S (very serious tone): Office ko maro goli, ladka dhoondo

Me: !?