Chip of the old block!
They say that you are not really a good writer until and unless you have a ‘writer’s block’ at some point in your life. Since till now I have never had ‘writer’s block’ I thought it would be a good idea to get one.
Fashionably on Time!
Sometimes I wonder: why can’t people be fashionably on time? You know what I mean; you are invited for a party, from 7 pm, so you think it would be fine to walk in at 9 pm, what they call fashionably late.
Tricked and treated
It’s amazing how a predominantly western celebration has caught on in aamchi Mumbai. We’re talking about Halloween that has been here, there and everywhere.
Diwali under my umbrella!
“There are no sweets for Diwali this year,” he said. “But you can take your pick of umbrellas and raincoats.”
Page 3 girl swirl
You must be thinking that the pretty young thing (PYT) has got no work; her only job is to get clicked at page 3 parties. But I got a whole new perspective when I met one such girl at the bar.
Are you loan-some, tonight?
“As a lifestyle writer I get invited to events around town where food and drinks are on the house. But, come to think of it, I do need a bank loan … for my Ola or Uber fare back home!”
Stylist playlist
A stylist has to see to so many things. Gone are the days of the red carpet appearances. Sure, the red carpet is there but then today people have decided to change the colour of the carpet!
Food For Tot
In the old days, boys and girls wanted to join the airlines to see the world and make money. Today, youngsters want to be bloggers/influencers. And food blogging seems to have caught the fancy of these little ones.
Merry-Go-Round
The Mumbai weather at the moment, everyone would agree, is baffling. So to clear my mind if not my wet house, I decided to consult the weather bureau official.
Opening Doorz to ‘Merry-Go-Round’ with Marcellus Baptista!
Marcellus Baptista is glad to get back into the ‘Merry-Go-Round’ mood, reviving his over three-decade old column loaded with wit.
Opening Doorz to a man and three women…
On International Women’s Day, we at Opening Doorz are celebrating a man, and three women, from different walks of life… all outstanding.
Bandra girl Purerose Baptista: 101 going on 102!
My mother, Bandra girl Purerose Baptista, is 101, going on 102! Marcellus Baptista on his mother turning 102 on April 29, 2018.
Celebrating Marcellus Baptista… A man who celebrates women!
Opening Doorz on International Women’s Day to a flood of love for Marcellus Baptista, a man every woman looks out for on the party circuit.