To The Guy Who Likes Long Drives
I wrote to all the guys who list ‘long drives’ as what they like on dating apps
Womanhood
In The Court Of The Bombay Begums
Bombay Begums follows a formula of casting, tropes & production values. But it brings up some interesting questions.
A Good Conversationalist
What makes a person a good conversationalist?
Is This Feminism?: Women’s Day
Is Women’s Day feminist or the exact opposite?
Romancing A Girl Who Is Too Much
I think I can only experience romance when I feel happy. I can only play the games of flirting when playfulness is possible. I can only smile at the mirth of charm when I’m just looking for an excuse to smile anyway. That’s why love becomes a common destination for…
Valentine’s Day Farce
Whew pink season is over, what a relief! To paraphrase Mad Men, romance was invented by capitalists to sell more stuff. Valentine’s Day single-handedly created an economy of greeting cards, pink teddy bears & red hearts. Nothing wrong in these, of course. But let’s not pretend it’s something else.
The Feminine Side Of A Man
Why are traits like gentleness, delicacy and modesty considered feminine?
Sailing The Age Bar
I watched @netflix_in #FabulousLives. I loved Neelam as a kid & even more now. At a self-confessed 50, she exudes the understated confidence that comes from riding life’s ups & downs. But there’s also a vulnerability, the hesitation about her looks, the uncertainty of comeback roles. Unlike the brittle tantrums…
Fierce Butterflies
People tell you who they are, in their reaction to your most honest self.
Enthusiastic Yes
Desire is a powerful, intoxicating force. We can easily let ourselves be blinded by what we want. We assume we know better, are quicker at making decisions or are righteous in what we want. Oh yes, I know what we want can come ratified by logic, social approval, even wisdom….