What ails Steve BucknorIt’s not the nuclear arms race. It’s not the caste or communal clashes. It is not instability and murder that is most foul in Pakistan.
January 8, 2008
Reality shock!Let me give you a behind-the-scenes account of the finale of a reality show. First of all, let me clarify all doubts about the word ‘finale’.
December 19, 2007
The chest-shaving societyA strange thing happened to me last Sunday. By some complete oversight, involving some of television’s most important functionaries, I was presented with an award.
December 11, 2007
B’day boy BomanI’ve always been allergic to birthday parties. This is primarily because, for some inexplicable reason, you are supposed to dress up in layers of clothing.
December 7, 2007
Dhak dhak with MadhuriWhen we first heard that she was coming, different people reacted differently. Some started sweating profusely, some started screaming with joy, some broke into a prayer.
November 27, 2007
Diwali with DiaA happy Diwali to all of you who didn’t light bombs, and to those who kept us awake all night, may your ears rest in pieces.
November 13, 2007
Who’s Kissinger?Former US secretary of State, Henry Kissinger is still a formidable presence, especially if his left arm is resting on your shoulder.
November 7, 2007
A fading 'Jhalak'It’s over. As I handed my green stiletto pumps with golden braids back to my mother, I realised my dancing days were over.
October 30, 2007
Shower powerLast Saturday was a test of character, for me on the sets of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’. I’m talking about the trailer van given to me to relax.
October 23, 2007
Dance away aggression!As I put on my blue sequined pants with large purple hearts with Lycra finishing, I couldn't help thinking how the present ODIs have been acrimonious.
October 16, 2007
The GrandmasterVishy Anand was born in Chennai on December 11, 1969. By the time he was three-days-old, he could sing in Tamil, dance in Hebrew, and paint in French.
October 3, 2007
A letter to Shoaib MalikAs you read this, the finals of the 20-20 would have been played out. However, I’m writing not about the match but about a letter.
September 26, 2007
Gym giantHowever, I couldn’t resist as I had to feel ecstasy again. So I asked, “Beg your pardon ma’am, are you the gym instructor?”
September 19, 2007
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