Some time back the Swiss authorities decided to install a statue of Sridevi in Switzerland. The news brought the memories of an enthralling dance sequence by the superstar in the film ‘Chandni’. Clad in a sari, Sridevi looked stunning as she danced against the backdrop of breathtaking scenic beauty of Switzerland. The legendary film maker Yash Chopra was the director of the block buster movie whose sculpture, holding a camera in his hand, stands at Interlaken in Switzerland, the place where he shot romantic scenes of many of his films.
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The thrill of the first vehicle(s) and those nostalgic first ride(s)
Driving my own SUV, I thank God for giving me more than what I asked for. Could I ever have imagined during my growing up days that not just I, but all the members in the family would have their own personal cars?
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Poll tremors on social media
Like many of you, I, too, have been at the receiving end, suffering from the onslaught of political massages over the past two months. Now that the hullabaloo of elections is over, the election results declared and the new government is firmly in place for the next term, I hope to get some respite and relief from political messages that have been hogging my mobile’s space. Continue reading “Poll tremors on social media”
From television cross-fire to cross-over
Hopping from one television channel to another, they appear on various news channels almost every day. Smart, savvy and articulate; they can be seen arguing passionately on prime-time TV debates- fervently advocating the party agenda, vehemently browbeating the rivals and accusing the opponents in television cross-fire. Many of these ‘argumentative Indians’ are motor-mouths who can speak non-stop, sometimes defending even the indefensible. Continue reading “From television cross-fire to cross-over”
Count your blessings and be happy
Away from home on his first job and living independently, my son was, somehow, able to manage food but laundry was a big hassle for him. Unable to cope, he decided to buy a fully automatic washing machine. There was a palpable excitement in Anshul’s voice when he exclaimed on the phone, “Washing machine is the best home appliance to have been invented.”
