February 2009 - Posts - Still single in the city

February 2009 - Posts

Roraima, The Indian Male and Jade Goody– in no particular order

Posted by Sushmita Bose at 
There's a reason why I am posting three, broken down pieces today: they are all important in their own ways, and I didn't want any to get into the other's way. I think you'll understand as you read. 1) RORAIMA: HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, KID... Today, it's my niece's formal name-giving ceremony. She's being named Roraima...

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The Average Indian Male (AIM) and Being God’s Gift to Womankind

Posted by Sushmita Bose at 
I had a big fight with my colleague Sreekanth at work. Sree sports a funky ponytail, and is a really sweet guy (and a Mallu to boot!). He's from Calicut (or is it Cochin?) and is a free spirit of sorts. Plus, he's hugely entertaining (he has a song for every occasion), and is one of the nicest, gentlest souls around. So why did I fight with...

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Abu Dhabi, Bheela’s Parathas & Brian’s Barsaati

Posted by Sushmita Bose at 
There is a strange kind of anticipation that builds up when you are about to meet a person you have an association with through the Internet. One of my friends got married to someone she got to know online, in the late 90s, a time when online dating/matrimony was not really in vogue. She was based in Calcutta; her now husband of 10 years was based in...

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Southern Comfort

Posted by Sushmita Bose at 
This post comes with a disclaimer: I am going to, at various points, refer to Malayalis as ‘Mallus', but that's just because it's the petite form - so much easier to type out. Please do keep in mind that it's not borne out of any ill-will or mal-intent. It's like calling Bengalis Bongs or Punjabis Punjus. Remember, it's all supposed...

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