Almost a decade ago, when I had just started high school, I dated my first boyfriend, my first love. It was the all-consuming kind and I was head-over-heels! I used to write poem after poem, tirelessly trying to put into words — all that my...
What books did you read as a child in India? They were likely by Western writers — beautiful stories that you certainly enjoyed, but that might not have represented or reflected much of what went on in your own life. You probably were not familiar...
‘KARNAD STOPPED ME FROM GOING TO MUMBAI AND MADE ME HIS ASSISTANT ON MOVIES INSTEAD’ I remember the first time I saw Karnad. He had just moved into the neighbourhood in JP Nagar and came over to our house with bellulli tambuli (a traditional Kannadiga...
It’s impossible for you to be aware of the Bangalore Bharatanatiyam scene and not hear about Parshwanath Upadhye. A guru and a celebrated dancer in his own well-deserved right, he is often the reason performances by Punyah Dance Company (run by him) are always housefull!...
Being around someone as passionate as Gautami is an experience in itself. Absolutely devoid of star tantrums or the air of obnoxiousness we expect from film stars today, Gautami is down-to-earth, well-grounded and speaks with the wisdom of a lifetime full of experiences. “I have...
Do you ever wonder if peace of mind is possible for you? Does the idea seem mystical, like a dream that can never be realized? For many, it sounds like a complicated matter, yet, when implemented, its simplicity is revealed. If we release fear and...
What does one do when the destination is a pretty hill station called Wayanad but all one has is a little over 24hours to explore it? A tad tough but absolutely doable… just grab those trainers, your rucksack and head out already! Magic on the...
When the first season of Sacred Games released on Netflix last year, millennials were quick to point out the inherent nature of violence and frontal nudity in the eight-episode crime thriller. In a particularly poignant scene in episode four, Kukoo (Kubra Sait), a transwoman, unfastens...
Jeep Compass The Compass is Jeep’s cheapest offering in India and is already a craze amongst off-road enthusiasts. In its Limited Plus variant, it gets quite good at tackling different types of terrain. It comes with three driving modes — snow, sand and mud. It...
The first time I was asked, ‘do you masturbate?’ I remember feeling like I was put in a spot. I didn’t know how to answer it. I didn’t know what would be the appropriate reply. I didn’t know if I was supposed to masturbate or...
