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... The Last Luxury: When kindness feels like a radical act June 5, 2026 Mist and mystique in Maheshwar June 5, 2026 Midlife Independence: Confident Women Embrace Singlehood March 10, 2026 Previous PostWhere to Heal in Himachal (Condé Nast Traveller) Next PostMy Conversation with Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express, London (HT Brunch Cover Story)
