Cracking the Idiots – 3 Idiots

After a long time I have finally come across a movie that I would love to watch again. 3 Idiots has come as a much needed relief in this current drought of meaningful Bollywood flicks. Like the old adage goes one should not judge a book by its cover, so is the case with 3 […]

A peaceful hideout – QashQai, Connaught Place

In the heart of Connaught Place I was surprised to find a place that could take you away from the hustle bustle of the city almost instantly. QashQai is a kitchen and bar which is well hidden in the outer circle of Connaught Place. The moment you enter the place, the peaceful interiors […]

Watching Man of the Year - A Worthwhile Pastime Activity

Here I am making a comeback of sorts to Mantrablogs. There is no reason per se but a sudden urge to write a movie review which I have not been doing for a very long time though I have been watching quite a few (which again can be subjective).
Like any other given Saturday evening when […]

Of Sugar & Spice and all things nice. Cake Factory – Kalkaji

Winters have always been a time for me to indulge my sweet tooth. And my food journey gets me to yet another all-time favorite of my friend, which is the Cake Factory in Kalkaji. Now I have heard a lot about this place, not only from my friend but also from others and I thought […]

In my friend, I do trust. Chaska - Kalakaji

If you have been reading my previous blogs, I have mentioned time and again that I would rather get the food to come to me than venture out for it. However, one of my dear friends has taken it upon herself to drag me out in these chilly times and get me a taste of […]

Satiating my sweet tooth – Wenger’s C.P.

Giving my “opinion” on Wenger’s would be like an insult to the legacy of this wonderful house of confectionaries. So I have written this piece as a dedication to this confectionary bliss in the heart of Connaught Place. To me the shop has been a melting pot of all things nice. Come Christmas and I […]

Punjab Grill – An open terrace wonder

Being a hard core Punjabi, I am always fascinated by any restaurant that has the mere mention of the word “Punjab” in it. So on one of my trips to the famous Select City Walk Mall, I decided to venture into the restaurant called ‘Punjab Grill’.  The restaurant has an open terrace that is adorned […]

Gluttony with Lasagna - Flavors of Italy

My love for pastas and pizzas makes me wonder if I was an Italian in a previous birth. I have developed a penchant for hoping into any place that even remotely claims to be Italian. Flavors of Italy, near the moolchand flyover, is one such place that caught my attention on my many food escapades. […]

De Dana Dan

Is it just me or is there really a dearth of good hindi movies? I was hoping to roll over with laughter with De Dana Dan, but sadly another one bit the dust.  I guess my expectations from the movie were way too high. The movie had its moments of mindless laughter, but not enough […]

Kurbaan

I know this review might be a little late; however, I would still want to warn and save as many people as I can from the trauma. I saw Kurbaan on a DVD, yes I know that it is not the best thing to do but I just could not get myself to waste money […]