Much Ado About Something

So having watched a couple of episodes of KWK (Koffee with Karan), must say this season is turning out to be rather interesting. The one that I enjoyed was with Sonam and Deepika. That was candidness at its best – they said it like it is. Way to go ladies! However, the it couple (Saifeena) were a tad tanda in their responses but they do make a lovely couple. Though from the papers today guess the response from another star is gonna bring on the cat war. All over a little cuppa that they don’t even sip! Guess we (the viewers) need our fill of time-pass too what with crime stories doing the rounds across most of the channels. Got to catch the action in Big Boss house yesterday – man that Dolly is a character. Dunno if she was really ill or faking it. However, if she is sick hope she gets better coz being ill when your loved ones aren’t around is really scary. You must be wondering why I waste time on this reality stuff - what can I say but “time-pass yaar”! But when she was ousted...

Had a chat with the small one a couple of days ago about Santa. Apparently she’s moved on from this phase and has rationalized that he is a figment of imagination. However, wanting to keep this alive I ask her if he is fictitious how could she explain the gifts that he had given her in the past? “Yeah right! Those were the gifts that I asked Mama to give me and you know something, I even found my letters to Santa on her computer!” “But perhaps he left them behind for you to read as he already has a copy with him. Also in case you forgot what you wanted…” “You think I am stupid or something?” “No darling, how can I think that?” “Come on I know he doesn’t exist!” This went on for some time until I realized that I was getting nowhere. And she was winning the argument anyway! So I shift to the true meaning of Christmas. She listens to me with rapt attention not missing anything. Once I finish she says: “So why talk about Santa, when we know that Jesus is Christmas? Why s...

Two girls sitting on a wall and talking… “You know this exam thing is a real nuisance.” “Wish they do without the darn exercise once and for all.” In joins a third “But if we don’t get graded we fail to get noticed in class.” Fourth pips in “Look at that guy there, he looks so cute.” Exams are now a thing of the past. The new kid on the block is eye candy. “Ooooo he’s so cute!” “When did he join our school?” “Gosh I wish I can talk to him, but I’m really scared.” “No way, I’m gonna talk first.” “No me” “No way! Me” “Me.” “Me.” “Hi girls heard the noise what’s the problem?” Silence… “I’m Jerry and my family just moved over. Can I join you?” “Of course!” So he hops over and joins them. “Hey do you know Steve? Such a cutie.” They look at one another …. Another one bites the dust. When will this gay craze get over they sigh. So back to the old routine… “Algebra is so annoying. I just don’t get it.” “I loathe chemistry!” “History s...

Some spiel about the life of a single woman in a metro. “There are so many nice men around” and “Happy ever after does happen you know” is something that I keep hearing from my friends. They are bent out of shape (most are in shape really) to get me hitched. The mere thought of walking down the aisle and playing house is so darn frightening that all I want to do is run a mile. I have been trying to get them to back off but they want to have it their way. Their will power when it comes to talent is simply amazing! Whew and here I thought I had recruitment under my thumb (they sure give me a run for my money). I hear about the well heeled guy across the globe, happening single men, a well endowed (uh uh) man in our desi shores, a foreigner who wants to marry an Indian, an equal opportunity(?) partner, a romantic with kids after a messy divorce, a widower, the list is endless. I listen. I receive pictures. Some have written, called even and asked me out. But what can I say – I ha...

First of all while reading this please remember that this is a tongue in cheek piece, take it lightly. I mean no disrespect just plain old fashioned humor trying to decipher what makes a man tick…pick…get slick… you get the pic! May write more on this later if I get more research and will throw more light – I promise! I remember hearing this a while back – shorter skirt better view. Now with practically everyone showing off cleavage, men certainly are a happy lot. They believe that they are “well within the limit” while they ogle. But if anyone happens to eyeball their wives, girlfriends, mothers, relatives… beware - fist of fury! I recall a funny incident when this guy walked up to a shapely girl at a party. He went up to her with a standard pick up line only to come face to face with his cousin! In all fairness he only caught a glimpse of her posterior. He was at first embarrassed and then shocked that she was out partying in a lounge bar at night. It was just 10! No doubt th...

I was having an animated discussion with a group of opinionated people sometime ago and went on an endorsement frenzy advocating Botox. Just to give it a spin, I drove on the fact that once the creases are apparent I would scurry across to a well equipped facility and iron away the wrinkles. “How can you be so stupid” exclaimed one. “Why would you think of something so frightening” said another. “Are you so vain that you would do anything to get rid of the tell tale signs of ageing?” blasted the third. “This is a part of life you know.” This went on for quite a while and after they had their say, I had a good chuckle. “No, I wouldn’t want to go that route guys, not my scene,” I drawled but teasingly brought on the “But one never knows….” I can swear that at this point of time I was due for a clout but made my way out citing that I go by instinct. Actually, I was bored and this conversation (I knew) would ruffle their feathers so I started it just for a good round of sens...

Looking up at her mother Sally cried “Mom, the entire class wants to boycott me from entering school. They have been saying such awful things about me throughout the year. I have just received mails in my account from every single student in class saying the worst possible things possible. Why are they doing this to me Ma? I stay out of their way but still…. Am I so ugly that nobody wants to be my friend?” Hugging her daughter Trish kept consoling her. But Sally was a mess. She was shaking and the tears just kept rolling down. Holding on tightly to her mother she kept repeating “Why mom?” “Sally, sweetheart there is nothing wrong with you at all. But in life we come across people who enjoy picking on someone. They bully people because of a chip on their shoulders. I will come over to school tomorrow …” “No Mom. Please no. They will make my life even worse than it is. Please don’t. Promise me you won’t.” “Hush honey. Come let us go down for dinner and catch a good nig...