Daily News & Analysis: Columns by Deblina Chakrabarty http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 25 May 2012 08:18:49 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 08:18:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif Daily News & Analysis: News http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. No bread? Some cake then... http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_no-bread-some-cake-then_1237314 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_no-bread-some-cake-then_1237314 Recession has wrought some interesting changes. For one, the cautious Indian spender is making a slow comeback. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:10:00 GMT Three cheers for desi porn! http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_three-cheers-for-desi-porn_1235070 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_three-cheers-for-desi-porn_1235070 From masturbation to orgasm, from morning ablutions to sexism, everything politically incorrect was gloriously centrestage. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:49:00 GMT The Husband Syndrome http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-husband-syndrome_1226707 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-husband-syndrome_1226707 Living in a concrete urban jungle like Bombay, it’s usually difficult to sight or appreciate the wonders of natural wildlife. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:02:00 GMT The biography of the shaadi staple http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-biography-of-the-shaadi-staple_1218556 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-biography-of-the-shaadi-staple_1218556 All protests are brushed aside; after all it’s the role of the bride’s single friends to create raucous ruckus at weddings and keep the banter and bawdy jokes flowing. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:19:00 GMT Arrivederci 2008! http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_arrivederci-2008_1215588 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_arrivederci-2008_1215588 I usually hate goodbyes. I am the quintessential pack rat so to speak, reluctant to let go of people, possessions or memories. But 2008 is different. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:24:00 GMT The heart is on hiatus http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-heart-is-on-hiatus_1211891 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-heart-is-on-hiatus_1211891 My writing usually focuses on the vagaries of the human heart and the machinations of love. But my poor heart has taken a hard rap in the last 10 days. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:21:00 GMT Are you a hissy missy? http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_are-you-a-hissy-missy_1208645 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_are-you-a-hissy-missy_1208645 My personal horror is turning into one of those high-strung, hysterical, single women who can go from soft n’ sweet girlfriend to a screeching banshee at the slightest (non) provocation. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:09:00 GMT The darker shade of love http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-darker-shade-of-love_1204714 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_the-darker-shade-of-love_1204714 It’s not my fault really. Colour coding is in the air everywhere. Red states v/s blue states, saffron brigade v/s green morchas, black hope v/s white cynicism. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:33:00 GMT A tale of two... ...everythings! http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_a-tale-of-two--everythings_1201132 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_a-tale-of-two--everythings_1201132 I just read a rather harsh critique of Booker winner White Tiger. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:28:00 GMT Since we’re at it... http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_since-were-at-it_1197311 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/column_since-were-at-it_1197311 I am certain that even if I throw all my Gauloises in the Arabian Sea, those big shiny vehicles spewing black smoke right in my face will erode my lungs pretty soon! Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:25:00 GMT