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Kiran Manral

Kiran Manral
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Latest posts by Kiran Manral

Wake up Krish...

Strangely enough these days, the most interesting conversations the brat and I have are in the bathroom, while I bathe him. He is allowed to bathe himself on the weekends where the time is spent more fruitfully bathing more than the entire battalion of Marvel Comics Superhero action figures and less...Read more.

Posted on 19 March 2010 | 11:16 am

Storytelling programme for kids in Delhi Hospital

This forward from Chandni:   Storytelling Program for Kids in Hospital We are looking for some one to lend a sympathetic ear, compassionate advice, and a spirit of hope to our sick children . This Saturday, 20th March 12 pm onwards at Children Ward, Escorts Hospital, New Delhi. Please visit follow...Read more.

Posted on 19 March 2010 | 9:37 am

How many languages does your child speak?

Being the kind who jabbered in three languages before I was out of my diapers, learning a language wasnt something I really thought about. We heard languages all around us, living in a metropolitan city like Mumbai and had, at various points in our life, neighbours who were Gujarati, Maharashtrians,...Read more.

Posted on 18 March 2010 | 11:25 am

To garland, to garland

Read this: http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20100315/818/tnl-rs-5-crore-garland-for-mayawati.html The last time I got garlanded, I had to spend the next few hours in front of a blazing fire which chucked in dustmotes by the handful into my contact lensed eyes. When I rose, I was red eyed and sobbing, and...Read more.

Posted on 16 March 2010 | 11:54 am

Its IPL season…

The husband can be found at peak family bonding time over the weekend, sitting gape mouthed in front of the television managing to effectively tune out the incessant whining of the spawn of his womb which is insisting that he needs to be taken to the mall, right now this very minute or we will [...]...Read more.

Posted on 15 March 2010 | 12:40 pm

A little late...

...but very welcome... the link to the article in the Mumbai Mirror featuring us.   Thanks Dilnavaz!   http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=add&sectid=2&contentid=2009112620091126022034875b2d22645&subsite=...Read more.

Posted on 15 March 2010 | 9:04 am

Lunch at nana's house

Mamma and brat took off to Nana's house today for lunch. As is mandatory, Nana had been duly informed that a slaughtered fowl had to be prepared in honour of the brat's visit. We landed a little early. Mamma took the opportunity to pore through her book collection that spills over three cup...Read more.

Posted on 13 March 2010 | 7:57 pm

Of Bejewelled Gardens

Customised jewellery anyone? FARAH KHAN ALI'S "BEJEWELLED GARDEN" COLLECTION OF PRECIOUS BAUBLES   Farah Khan Ali's new jewellery collection, aptly titled "Bejewelled Garden" is a celebration of Spring 2010   Farah takes forward her signature style with a refreshing new collection of opulent cockt...Read more.

Posted on 12 March 2010 | 11:40 am

Since I am in the market for a dining table…

..and assorted furniture, my eye is constantly being drawn to furniture related releases and stuff much like an alcoholic’s eye searches out the liquor store signs. Here is new stuff from Chesterfields. I wish I could afford it though. The Opal Collection by Chesterfield      Celebrating th...Read more.

Posted on 12 March 2010 | 9:59 am

Reay Road/Sewri Fire

An update: Thank you all ye kind souls who have sent in clothes and bed linen and other necessities. According to the onground volunteer we are coordinating with, they have received plenty of clothes and do not need more. Items still required are stoves, utensils and stationery.   If anyone would...Read more.

Posted on 12 March 2010 | 9:20 am

Feel the heat.

The miniscule winter Mumbai had is officially over. I made note of this in my mental diary as I stood outside the school gates at 2.30 pm, watching my body dissolve into great streams of sweat and pour itself down the drain. There go my electrolytes, there go my pheromones, there goes all the liquid...Read more.

Posted on 11 March 2010 | 12:12 pm

Summer love at Ensemble…

'Summer Love' Preview of ENSEMBLE'S Spring/Summer 2010 Collection MUMBAI,  ENSEMBLE, India's premier Fashion Store showcased its Spring/Summer 2010 Collection 'Summer Love' at its Kemp's Corner store. Emphasising modern silhouettes with a twist on traditional Indian folk dressing, focusing on geome...Read more.

Posted on 16 February 2010 | 11:02 am



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