Rachna Singh's Blog, page 3
March 28, 2017
Get those roadside romeos!
While it has been known as the land of the bhaiyyas, being a brother is hardly on the minds of men. Growing up in Uttar Pradesh meant an unlimited supply of samosas, milch animals and roadside romeos. Springing out of a narrow gulli on a cycle, perched on a bench, leaning against a … Continue reading Get those roadside romeos!
March 12, 2017
The Girl Who Wanted a Headband
Remember headbands? Almost every teen heartthrob back in the 80s sported one. Whether it was Poonam Dhillon with a striped one strapped to her forehead , two long plaits dangling by the sides. She’d be wearing a track suit and seemed to be all set for a morning jog, but all she’d do is chase … Continue reading The Girl Who Wanted a Headband
January 30, 2017
In Mode Pink for Pinkathon 2017
The morning of 29th January 2017 proved, yet again, how women are superior to men. Ten thousand excited women at the Kanteerva stadium in the wee hours of the morning. And Milind Soman remained un-groped, safe. The Annual Pinkathon event started at around 5:30 am while it was still dark and most people were … Continue reading In Mode Pink for Pinkathon 2017
October 18, 2016
The Karva Chauth Eve
Bangles. Check. Vermillion. Check. Chunni. Check. Toe ring. Check. Husband. Oh ya, him too…Check. 10:00 a.m : The customary WhatsApp group has been formed. Plans for the next day. Useful information on how to manage hunger. Pictures of pretty, devout women standing gazing at the women. You don’t look anything like those women, you note … Continue reading The Karva Chauth Eve
September 30, 2016
Band, Baaja, Boys! An excerpt
Every morning she would drive to the University, which was about two kilometres away after suitably draping her face as if she were willingly mummyfying herself. It was needed in Allahabad. The ozone was depleting and the Romeos were increasing. They would hang around at the tea shop near her house to review her attire. … Continue reading Band, Baaja, Boys! An excerpt
September 4, 2016
The Scolding Hierarchy
Despite having sufficient resources to mete out a good scolding by themselves, mothers usually summon the father to do it. We are not sure when this practice gained eminence, but it is firmly entrenched in today’s home affairs. And, it is killing the dads. The situation at home today is – the errant kid has … Continue reading The Scolding Hierarchy
August 15, 2016
The Case of the Disappearing Bookstores
Another bookstore has shut down. I am standing where it was, gaping at the spanking new toy store that has opened in its place. I am devastated. But, I don’t want to lament about the loss of the reading habit or resort to emotional appeals here. I think bookstores also need to think their strategy […]
July 25, 2016
Band, Baaja, Boys…and lots of laughs
BA-pass Brajesh sold bras in Manphodgunj. Perhaps his destiny was sealed the day Babuji named him Bra-jesh. Under normal circumstances, Brahmins were not supposed to be businessmen. But Kumud Bajpai had brought along a hosiery shop as dowry and there was no looking back. Only front. One glance and Brajesh could estim ate, ‘Madam, 38D […]
July 11, 2016
‘Friend-Power’ for my new book!
My new book which I reckon as my best work so far is ready for release. Now, the familiar question – how do I market it? I see some of these things happening on social media. And I have decided not to pick any from this list 1.Posting the celebrity-holding-my-book photo: I don’t know any … Continue reading "‘Friend-Power’ for my new book!"
July 4, 2016
The Salim-Khan Syndrome
Would Salman Khan turned out different if Salim Khan did not make it his parental duty to always defend him? Would the black buck be still alive? Would the ‘unmanned’ car that killed pedestrians not done that? And, would ‘Being Human’ not be just a label on his tee? I encounter parents like Salim Saab […]
