Sonam Kapoor .............. u look fabulous!

                           

Moi in a Kashta sari for the "Paani" ceremony at a friend's wedding in Goa :) you like?!

Moi in a Kashta sari for the "Paani" ceremony at a friend's wedding in Goa :) you like?!: Moi in a Kashta sari for the "Paani" ceremony at a friend's wedding in Goa :) you like?!

Republic of India in its 63rd year..... renews its pledge to uphold the Constitution !

The President of India Ms. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil flanked by the visiting Prime Minister from Thailand Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

Happy 63rd Republic Day of the Indian Republic! The Constitution guarantees every citizen equality before law, the freedom of speech and expression, other fundamental rights coupled with duties! Let us pledge to uphold the Constitution of India in its true letter and spirit! Speak out your mind! Its your constitutional right to be heard in a democracy like ours where individual opinions are respected and upheld!

The Rushdie Tapes!..... In conversation with Barkha Dutt

The Rushdie video tapes which became more of a symbolic act to show solidarity with writer Salman Rushdie, as he was denied entry to the country of his origin. The fundamentalists and religious hardliners made sure that although Rushdie was not allowed entry, neither his banned book, 'Satanic verses' could be discussed nor any passage could be read from it, by any anybody! When the time was allotted for the video link with Rushdie from London, people claiming to be the anti Salman brigade started gathering outside the venue, and forced the organizers' to cancel the video link altogether.! This was seen to be the ultimate strangulation of 'freedom of speech' and murder of democratic traditions of Indian polity. Ultimately, it was left to the braveheart of Indian journalism, Barkha Dutt to interview Rushdie from an undisclosed location in Jaipur via video link and broadcast it on NDTV. The above pics bear testimony to the fiery intensity of the debate where Barkha and Salman talk about various topics, including why and how he was denied entry to India! He squarely blamed the religious fundamentalists and hardliners for opposing his entry and expressed surprise that in spite of having come earlier, unopposed, why his visit was evoking so much hatred and spewing venom this time around! The outburst to Rushdie not being able to express his views via video link was seen as a muzzling of sane secular voices in this great country, and the victory of religious fanatics fanning the fire of communal politics! In no way it was a signal that any Indian is not conscious of the Muslim community's right to peaceful protest! If at all, it was expressing just the opposite, solidarity to the average Muslim that while he was free to protest peacefully, he should not be strangled by the overpowering and overbearing voices of communalism  and those fanning hatred in the minds of the common man! The average Muslim perhaps clearly understands this that the entire country is standing behind them like a rock, and is only helping them uphold the peaceful right to protest!
I sign off by wishing everybody a very Happy Republic Day, and may there be faith in each other and the saner elements in all communities prevail, and march towards building a free and prosperous  India! Cheers!

Women of substance .......... Part 1

    Raveena, apart from being a charmer is involved in a lot of social charity work

                                                                   Raveena with Asin

                                                                   Ritu Beri

                                                              Ritu Beri with a friend

                                                                 Priyanka Gandhi

                                                                         

                                                                       Ritu Beri

                                                       Raveena Tandon

                                                           Priyanka Gandhi

                                                                      Ritu Beri

While we wait for the Indian Parliament to give women their rightful due by giving them 33% reservation in policy making, I present here a continuing series of some of the faces who are making the difference today in the lives of Indian women! Cheers!

Oprah .......... converted to Indianism! Cheers!

                                        Gay abandon..... with Barkha Dutt of NDTV news

                                                 Bipasha  Basu  .......  film diva 

Amazing Olga Fonda ! Russian born model and actress, making waves now!

This beautiful Russian stunner came to America when she was 14 years of age. Since then she has appeared in TV roles such as Ugly Betty, Nip/Tuck, How I met your mother, Entourage, Melrose Place and Svetlana.! She was also seen in 'Love hurts' a movie made in 2009. She will be seen in 'Real Steel' with Hugh Jackman! She sure looks hot and will be going places! Cheers!