Here and There

Well unless you are living in a cave in a remote island in the Pacific, you cannot Priyanka Chopra. She seems to be everywhere. I am usually ambivalent about film stars and models because I genuinely feel that they are overpaid ( and well grapes are sour too). However, I must say I admire Mrs Jonas ( this has nothing to do with the fact that we both come from Jamshedpur) Let me give you my reasons. Yes she has made it big as an actress in India. But then many have. What is unique about here is that her personality has many facets. The fact that she could launch a music album in a different country and become a star in a new country is something that requires some chutzpah and commands respect. Its her confidence in herself that is amazing. I am sure there might be others as talented but having the guts to try something completely different especially when you are comfortably famous and doing well for yourself is rare. It shows a drive and an unquenching desire to conquer unchartered...

Who says India has no aristocracy any longer. We do. Didn’t you see Isha Ambani’swedding? Was it short of Prince’s Harry’s wedding? They even had common guests! The  power of anonymity is enormous and I guess nobody would ever read this blog which gives me the full freedom to write what I am going to below. However, in a parallel world, if you do happen to read this please know I have utmost reverence  for the Ambanis  like I have for all powerful and influential people. Also I don’t know them personally so this article is purely based on what I read. How would I describe the wedding? LOUD. There is no harm in being loud and that is what some people prefer. I am fine with that. But to me it was not tasteful. ‘ It is always better to be slightly underdressed’                                                            -...