The leading ladies this year are beautiful, strong and have their films riding on their shoulders. Each one brings alive a distinctive character in an equally distinct story. While the films may revolve around these ladies, they fit into the…
Restaurant experience in over-crowded Mumbai
Roadside chaat, kebabs and biryanis in Mughlai establishments, omelette pao at Irani cafes, fancy pasta at Italian fine-dine restaurants — Mumbai has something for every taste bud. However, when you decide to eat a meal at a decently expensive restaurant…
Review: Singham is funnier than Golmaal, and not in a good way
Film: Singham (U/A) Director: Rohit Shetty Cast: Ajay Devgn, Kajal Aggarwal, Prakash Raj, Sonali Kulkarni Rating: ** Being a Goan, I often hear about the corrupt politicians inGoaand their bizarre ego-triggered actions. I often hear about the “white” tourists and the…
Le Pain Quotidien, Mumbai: Le unimpressive
The new addition to the bouquet of informal restaurants at Colaba is something that I shied from pronouncing for a long time. But finally I managed to get myself to a table at Le Pain Quotidien, an international bakery and…
Theatre festival celebrates 30 years of Ekjute
Juhi Babbar is a new bride, but she has barely had the time to celebrate. She has been spending the whole of last month running around to organise the ten-day festival celebrating three decades of Ekjute — a theatre group…
Hakkasan Mumbai: Bandra’s latest Chinese fine-dine offering
A reservation at Hakkasan, Mayfair, on a Saturday night was considered to be a validation of your status inLondonsociety or so I was told by a foodie friend who wanted to eat at the Michelin star wielding restaurant, come rain…