A compulsive, non conformist wordsmith. A sybaritic connoisseur of all 'tis epicurean. An insatiable sybarite. An incurable book-chomper. For me, there is nothing more powerful than the excitement of shaping the written word. I simply live to write.
The printed word has a deceptive sense of finality. Once bound, it appears flawless, carved in stone, indelible. The crisp, bound sheets create the illusion of perfectly formed sentences that have transitioned magically from the author’s imagination to the page. In reality the writing process is steeped in imperfection. The journey of thought and expression […]
Not so long ago, Neha Dhupia was known as a sex symbol. Of late the former Miss India has been exploring new ground with smaller, independent films like Delhi Heights, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and Rajat Kapoor’s soon-to-be-released Mithya to connect with young, hip city audiences. Shilpi Madan chats up with the actress who […]
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Moments of sheer poetic hush bathed in a luxurious matrix of breathtaking ambiance, divine gourmet gospels and precious flutes. A slice of sinful paradise if there ever was one. If you secretly wish to stumble upon the perfectly crafted grotto with your soulmate, go ahead and discover three of Mumbai’s most romantic dining experiences, suggests […]
The jubilance of the Italian Festival /Festa Italiana 2006, was all about celebrating the Indian presence of some of Italy’s most famous names in international fashion such as Canali, Etro, Pucci, Valentino, Versace, Moschino, Fendi and Zegna. Shilpi Madan profiles the recent collections of these fashion houses which showcase uber-chic silhouettes with capris, beanie caps, […]
The Village experience: From a sparesly populated dot on the Mumbai map to a great township, Thakur Village has it all