May 11, 2017
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Do you judge a house by how clean the fans are?

Daily Drama, Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
The room is filled with hysterical laughter, fast chitchat and meandering commentary. We’re at a social ‘catch up’ gathering hosted by a family friend, where we hear: “It’s been...
April 25, 2017
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Do you remember these fan types?

IdharUdhar, Nostalgia
There is an archaeological proof that 1,000 of centuries ago the Greeks, Romans, Japanese, Indians and the Chinese used fans, both as cooling and ceremonial device. I am not surprised....
April 22, 2017
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When cleaning the fans becomes a son's duty!

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April 21, 2017
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The kaamwaali bai & the pankha!

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The blissful, lazy Sunday sleep had just been disturbed. I was feeling distinctly warm. The room was quiet and I instantly knew that the fan had been switched off....
April 20, 2017
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Khana thanda ho jayega!

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I am sitting in the dining room, back home (Having been married for more than a decade, home is and will always be my parent’s house; one where I...
March 28, 2017
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Ever been to a government office in India?

Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
Especially those in dusty, not pretty, one in a few thousand towns across the nation? Where living is a simple business, governing is almost nonexistent. Intricacies of administration are...
December 15, 2016
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Between Us: Indians and Pakistanis!

My Dubai, Nostalgia
A comedy for residents and tourists alike! The story revolves around an Indian and Pakistani who share a neighbourhood in this beautiful city, Dubai!
November 11, 2016
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100 actors. 40 plays. 30 directors. 1 playwright.

Desi Lit, IdharUdhar, My Dubai
The full schedule for the inaugural Alex Broun Play Festival at The Junction in Dubai has just been announced. Over four busy days, 43 of Alex’s plays will be presented by...
October 24, 2016
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Happy Diwali: Just one little candle

Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
It is better to light just one little candle than to stumble in the dark! Better far that you light just one little candle…all you need is a tiny...
October 8, 2016
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Dusshera, Ramleela aur Ravana!

Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
A bird’s view of India highlights two important elements of our country, colours and festivals. Yes, we’re a nation that takes pride in its ‘festive’ colours and colourful ‘festivals’....
September 30, 2016
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Durga Puja playground!

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I’m talking about another time. A time of bulky transistors and Eastman coloured mornings. When I’d be woken up by my grandfather, as he gently dragged me out of...
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Navratri, worshipping the goddess

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The sounds of Jai Mata Di purifying the air, beautiful idols of Goddess Durga in every nook and corner of our streets, invitations from neighbours to attend the colourful...
September 9, 2016
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Happy Onam: Carnival of Kerala

Indian Belly, Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
There many ways to know that the town is getting ready to celebrate Onam. The resonating sounds of the chenda and the rhythmic singing and clapping of Kaikottikali being...
September 9, 2016
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Eid Mubarak: The Spirit of Sacrifice

Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
Just as the delirium of Ramzaan winds down, the preparations for the next Eid get queued up. The frenzied bazaars provide a rich taste of the festive atmosphere –...
September 1, 2016
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O’Calcutta!

Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
On the 5th day of June’2004, when the Calcutta sun was setting, I was about to leave my birth place in search of a better career. With my backpack...
September 1, 2016
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The untold love story of Sahir Ludhianvi and Amrita Pritam.

70 MM, Bollywood, Nostalgia
Two poets can never agree. Unless, they fall in love. But then, love too looks different on each one of us. The silent romance of Sahir, the vocal passion...
August 29, 2016
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Chart papers, Fevicol and glue sticks!

My Dubai, Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
I always had the ‘butterflies-in-the-stomach’ feeling when school was approaching. The annual vacation (read mandatory trip to Dada-Dadi’s/Nana-Nani’s house, or an escape to a nearby hill-station) was done...
August 28, 2016
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#backtoschool of the ‘90s!

My Dubai, Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
I always had the ‘butterflies-in-the-stomach’ feeling when school was approaching. The annual vacation (read mandatory trip to Dada-Dadi’s/Nana-Nani’s house, or an escape to a nearby hill-station) was done...
August 25, 2016
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Doodh, dahi, malai, makhan aur ghee!

Food, Indian Belly
“Now be a good boy/girl and finish your glass of milk” is a statement most Indian kids are familiar with. From the time we are born our mothers, grandmothers,...
June 19, 2016
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What are your favourite chai partners?

Food, Indian Belly
Ask most Indians and they’d agree that there’s something about the garma garam chai that makes chilly winter mornings warmer and sultry summer evenings tolerable. On weekends, there is...
June 13, 2016
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Dhoti, remixed!

Fashion, Fashion Fry
It was some time ago that I first fell in love with the dhoti silhouette. Slightly oversized and breezy, this street-style trend spells ease and effortless chic. And in...
June 10, 2016
2928 0

Hawa Hawai!

Bollywood, Nostalgia
Which version of the song, Hawa Hawai do you like more? The one with Sridevi from Mr.India or this funky, new one? At present, we’re playing the Shaitan version,...
June 5, 2016
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Bulleh Shah in a modern avatar!

Bollywood, Over a cup of chai
Two individuals, one aim: to create echoes that resonate across cultural, racial and religious boundaries, transforming communities through happy, soulful music. Vocalist / audio engineer Hari Singh and trained...
June 2, 2016
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The good ol' Indian cable TV!

Daily Drama, Nostalgia, Trumpet Lead
May 22, 2016
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चाइ की दुकान

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Masala chai…cutting chai… kadak chai…garam chai…chai malaai maar ke! You’re familiar with these sounds, aren’t you? You’ve heard them on childhood train journeys to the nanihaal(maternal grandparents’ home) orescapades...
May 22, 2016
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Who doesn't like Indian street food, even if it comes garnished with a layer of dust & sweat too!

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Who doesn’t like street food, even if it comes garnished with a layer of dust, and sweat too, perhaps! We decided to make a stopover at a few makeshift,...
May 19, 2016
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Don’t let this be my India

Angry Toot
A five-year-old girl was raped in my country. Each word is drenched in pain, shame, anger and misery. I usually steer clear of politics and the like – it’s...
May 11, 2016
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Is a moustache a must for an Indian man?

Trumpet Lead
Most men recall the first shaving lesson they got from their dads as young boys with a sense of pride and nostalgia. The precise motions (top to bottom and...
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August 25, 2016
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by Prachi Grover

Doodh, dahi, malai, makhan aur ghee!

Food, Indian Belly

“Now be a good boy/girl and finish your glass of milk” is a statement most Indian kids are familiar with. From the time we are born our mothers, grandmothers, aunts and all the other elderly women in the family insist that we drink one glass of milk in the morning before we go to school and one in the evening before we go out to play. Such is the national obsession with “doodh” that the milk mooch (moustache) is worn with a lot of pride.

June 19, 2016
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by Prachi Grover

What are your favourite chai partners?

Food, Indian Belly

Ask most Indians and they’d agree that there’s something about the garma garam chai that makes chilly winter mornings warmer and sultry summer evenings tolerable. On weekends, there is no rush, you can hold a cup in your hands and absorb the beauty of the sunrise. On weekdays, when you’re running around like a headless chicken the same cup of chai (or cha as my maternal grandmother would say) when multiplied by three or sometimes four helps keep your sanity intact. In short, a cup of chai simply makes one’s life better. As for me, I’ve always been more fascinated with what comes along with the chai than the chai itself. Think conversations, people, favourite chai spots and snacks; yes, especially the snacks.

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Dhoti, remixed!

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It was some time ago that I first fell in love with the dhoti silhouette. Slightly oversized and breezy, this street-style trend spells ease and effortless chic. And in the last few Indian fashion week seasons I was happy to see that the spotlight was back on the humble garment. The Indian drape stepped up to a completely new level of fusion: think voluminous pant silhouettes in breezy fabrics teamed with Italian cut tuxedos and elaborate dhoti dresses with rich stiffened pleats.

June 12, 2016
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by Bindiya Farswani

Looking for Alaska

The Globe & The Gully

What defines a holiday? Being wheelchair bound, it means meeting or even exceeding my limits. I seek
out unique destinations, luxurious hotels, diverse cuisines and exciting activities. From start to finish,
Alaska had all the ingredients and flexibility I look for and is now my favourite destination of the many I’ve visited.

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by Team Trumpet Blowers

Hawa Hawai!

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Which version of the song, Hawa Hawai do you like more? The one with Sridevi from Mr.India or this funky, new one? At present, we’re playing the Shaitan version, on loop. We can’t decide which one we love more.

 

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Bulleh Shah in a modern avatar!

Bollywood, Over a cup of chai

Two individuals, one aim: to create echoes that resonate across cultural, racial and religious
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चाइ की दुकान

Food, Horn OK Please, Indian Belly

Masala chai…cutting chai… kadak chai…garam chai…chai malaai maar ke! You’re familiar with these sounds, aren’t you? You’ve heard them on childhood train journeys to the nanihaal(maternal grandparents’ home) orescapades to the mountains, saving yourself from sweltering summer heat. They’re the chants of tea sellers or chaiwallahs, emanating from stalls that dot the streets of urban and rural India. This beckoning is a charm, a talisman, bearing witness to our formative years.

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by Rosemary Fernandes

Don’t let this be my India

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A five-year-old girl was raped in my country. Each word is drenched in pain, shame, anger and misery. I usually steer clear of politics and the like – it’s never been my thing. But this, along with the ongoing violence against women… I now choose to raise my voice. Because I feel I must and because I know I can. And because if we don’t do it now, each and every time this happens… things may never change. We speak of equality and women’s rights. Yet, Sati is still practiced in parts of India. We are proud of our working, educated daughters, able to stand tall next to any man. Yet we entertain the concept of dowry.

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