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Rajyasree Sen is a bona fide foodie, culture-vulture and unsolicited opinion-giver. In case you want more from her than her opinions, head to www.foodforthoughtindia.blogspot.com and order some delicious food from her catering outfit. If you want more of her opinions then follow her at @rajyasree

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Hauz Khas Village: The hypocrisy of high-end ‘alternative’ chic

Jun 19, 2013

It’s a Saturday afternoon, and it's time to head out the door. Not to anywhere as declasse as a mall or predictable as the run-of-the-mill overpriced Dilli restaurant. That wouldn't do for someone who thinks green, eats organic and is single-mindedly dedicated to the pursuit of cool. It's time instead #Delhi #Hauz Khaz #Hauz Khaz Village #States #ThisIndianLife
When pugs fly: Three cheers for Naresh Goyal’s wife Anita

Jun 14, 2013

Really, what is the point of having a husband who owns one of the country’s largest airlines, if you can’t take your pet on board? It’s like being married to a plastic surgeon and not being bumped up the nose job priority list. This is India. Rules are meant to #Anita Goyal #Dog #Jet Airways #JustSaying #travelling with pets
Mothers and sisters, rejoice: Rice to Riches is here

Jun 10, 2013

I suppose it’s not fair to compare the new cooking reality show on NDTV Good Times to Masterchef: The Professionals. But I really can’t help it since for one, the new cooking show comes right after Masterchef (although on another channel) and two, the inspiration provided by Masterchef is difficult #Aditya Bal #Indian cooking reality shows #Masterchef India #Rice to Riches #Television #TheIdiotBox
DID Supermoms shows you the real Indian bahu

Jun 2, 2013

Zee has a new show on air from last night. It’s called Dance India Dance Supermoms (DID Supermoms). And I couldn't be more impressed. Not because I like gyrating women, but because out of all the trash programmes that you see on Indian reality television and entertainment TV which show #Dance India Dance Supermoms #Farah Khan #Indian reality shows #Mithun Chakraborty #TheIdiotBox
Style and the City makes a fashion statement (sometimes with foot in mouth)

May 20, 2013

Fox Traveler has a brand new show. It’s the innovatively titled Style and the City. With the catch-phrase “Every day is a fashion statement. And every city is our runway.” So what do you get in this show? Four leggy women, which includes one horsey main character, writing and talking #Rina Dhaka #StyleAndTheCity #TheIdiotBox
Five steps to becoming a successful spot-fixer!

May 19, 2013

I’m neither Chetan Bhagat, nor am I Hansie Cronje, but here’s my five-point plan on how to be a successful spot-fixer and not get caught. 1. Communication is key. What is with this Chandila and Chawan? Who discusses which ball you’re going to drop over the hotel phone? Buy an iPhone #Cricket #IPL #IPL spot-fixing scandal #Satire #Sports #Sreesanth
Bollywood @100: KJo is a great host, but please drop the ‘Amit uncle’ jokes

May 5, 2013

You wouldn’t think it, looking at the promo in which Karan Johar is sucking his cheeks in and hurling what looks like a digital red boomerang at the screen, but Bollywood @100 on the History Channel is actually a pretty good programme. I’ll get the bad and ugly out of the #Bollywood #Bollywood @100 #Entertainment #Karan Johar #The History Channel #TheIdiotBox
Is this what single ladies were waiting for? A matrimonial channel

Apr 30, 2013

Just when I was losing hope of ever landing a man, I have spotted not one but two silver linings in those dark grey spinster skies. The gods are suddenly smiling down at me. First up, I spotted an advertisement that offered to help me hone my wifely skills. The beautifully #Brides #OnOurMinds #Shagun TV #Weddings
Witches have every reason to be upset about Ek thi Daayan

Apr 23, 2013

If I was Ipsita Roy Chakravarti – resident Wiccan Priestess of Calcutta – even I’d be mighty upset after watching Ek Thi Daayan. And if I was her, I’d have called up PC Sorcar and asked him to join hands with me against this travesty against witches and wizards. Actually #Ek Thi Daayan #Emraan Hashmi #Ipsita Chakravarti #OnOurMinds
IPL ads: Paintball, cross dressing and other things that don’t add up

Apr 12, 2013

Come IPL season, you know you’ll be slapped in the face by a bunch of advertisements. Most bad, some ugly and, if you’re lucky, at least one that’s good. This season there seems to be more of the bad and ugly than the good. Most of the time, when you watch #Aamir Khan #AdCulture #Advertisement #Amitabh Bachan #IPL #paintball

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