Articles by me / Published ArticlesWhy We Binge on Blingy Reality TV (HT Brunch) February 6, 2021 Written by 0 What makes TV shows showcasing lifestyles of the rich and famous such voyeuristic gems that you can’t help but bingewatch them? It’s midnight. Realising I am alone, I shut the door, pull the drapes and prepare to delve deep into my guilty pleasure – Reality TV!Fine, go ahead and call it ‘cringe’. But before you pass judgment on modern pop-culture’s fine gems, reflect on how these very shows got you past testing times. Admit it… when you saw familiar celebrity faces without their customary make-up or grandeur, you too visited the parlour with a universe of possibilities. Sigh! Sometimes I wonder if we give these shows their due credit for their invaluable contribution to our mundane existence.Read MoreFurther Reading... Elizabeth Gilbert and the Art of Living (HT Brunch) April 11, 2022 Why Darjeeling Isn’t Everyone’s Cup of Tea (Condé Nast Traveller) May 17, 2022 Price and Privilege for GenZ January 8, 2023 Previous PostWhere to Heal in Himachal (Condé Nast Traveller) Next PostMy Conversation with Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express, London (HT Brunch Cover Story)
