Kaayam Alvida Nishchit Kehna

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Reviewed Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

Aug 16, 2006 1693

Released amid hype and hysteria this hot air balloon did not rise to the occasion. Karan Johar,with his larger than life reputation, has lost his much toutedRead more...

Gulzarji ke anek gul.........

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Reviewed Aandhi -Bollywood

Jul 30, 2006 6911

Thirty years ago, the genre of Bollywood films was : Boy meets Girl – they run around trees singing songs – enter Villain – fight scene – Boy gets Girl. AandRead more...

Baar Baar Dekho,Hazaar Baar Dekho....

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Reviewed Casablanca

Jul 30, 2006 3805

Browsing through the Sunday papers lazily this afternoon, I was pleasantly surprised when I came across a reference to Casablanca,albeit in a very different cRead more...

Vintage "SAKI"

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Reviewed Penguin Complete Saki, The - Saki

Jun 29, 2006 3163

The name Hugh Hector Munro (1870 –1916), unfortunately is no longer in vogue today. Only a couple of his stories (The open window, Mrs.Packletide’s tiger) havRead more...

Get the Write rite, right !

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Reviewed Quite Literally - Wynford Hicks

Jun 28, 2006 2925

“The pen is mightier than the sword” wrote Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The calling of a writer has a special appeal across all continents and cultures. Writers are Read more...

Let your hair down

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Reviewed Petalca Ayurvedic Hair Wash

Jun 02, 2006 15458

Come summer, whether one’s tresses are ‘short and sassy’ or otherwise, the ‘head and shoulders’need a thorough washing every single day. No more bad hair dayRead more...

The Name of the Game

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Reviewed Bridge

May 10, 2006 21161

Habits die hard. A die-hard bridge player, I had inculcated the ‘bridge habit’ as a teenager. This is a 4-player card game where the players areRead more...

Ear Care

Reviewed General Tips on Ear Care

May 06, 2006 13600

Safe practices of ear care are important to prevent ear infection and damage to the hearing apparatus. The OUTER EAR is called the pinna. Ear piercing  doneRead more...

Ghashiram Kotwal :Marathi folk art

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Reviewed Ghashiram Kotwal

May 03, 2006 13785

Having immensely enjoyed this Marathi musical drama nearly two decades ago,I was keen to watch it once again. The opportunity presented itself a few days ago Read more...

FIRST-AID KIT

Reviewed General Tips on First Aid Kit

Apr 30, 2006 7856

A handy first –aid kit should be always ready and readily accessible. It should be kept not only at home, but also at work and even in the car. Do not fail Read more...

Talc talk

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Reviewed Cuticura Talc

Apr 27, 2006 12827

This is no tall talk about this talc ! By any yard(ley) stick, this is one of the very best. This 80 year old brand is a heritage icon by itself. Isn’Read more...

A pilot’s take (off) on life

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Reviewed Stranger to the Ground - Richard Bach

Apr 19, 2006 3173

“Stranger to the ground” is a book ‘of a pilot,for a pilot, by a pilot.’ The book taken at face value, is actually a factual account Read more...

Kit Kat : a NEST(le) egg !

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Reviewed Nestle KitKat

Apr 17, 2006 8333

Some are born with a silver spoon in the mouth. Yours truly was born with a sweet tooth too many. In our childhood days,chocolates were synonymous with CadbRead more...

GOD(rej)’s gift to the discerning desi

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Reviewed Cinthol Original Soap

Apr 15, 2006 24441

The good old Cinthol Original Soap. It’s been around ever since this elephant can remember. The familiar red wrapper does sport a rather dated look. Read more...

Shall we say CREME DE LA CREME ?

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Reviewed Nair Cream Hair Remover

Apr 14, 2006 7742

When it comes to defuzzing options,one is certainly spoiled for choice. Permanent hair removal (electrolysis,lasers) intimidates me. But having tried and teRead more...

God's Own Coconut Oil

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Reviewed Neelibhringadi Coconut Oil

Apr 12, 2006 49072

During my teenage years,the appearance of a few grey strands in my mane caused much panic. I turned to Neelibhringadi oil as a last resort. And it worked wondRead more...

For wannabe shutterbugs

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Reviewed Mercury 2.1 Deluxe Classic Cam

Apr 12, 2006 4982

My quest for a simple digital camera ended when a friend suggested the Mercury 2.1 Deluxe Classic Cam. A low cost, entry –level camera, it is ideal forRead more...

Blissful boredom

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Reviewed Three Men In a Boat - Jerome K Jerome

Apr 11, 2006 17626

’’Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what you need - a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends, worth the name, someone tRead more...

Thai cuisine at home

Reviewed Tips on Cooking food

Apr 08, 2006 4306

Thai cuisine requires special ingredients which may not be available to everyone. All metro cities have malls stocked with all exotic ingredients. ResidentsRead more...

Choosing and then using the microwave

Reviewed Choosing a Microwave Oven

Apr 07, 2006 29067

Cooking has always been my bete noire. But one has to cook willy-nilly. A microwave oven makes life in the kitchen a lot easier. It cuts down cooking time.Read more...