Akshay Kumar’s first modelling assignment
Before becoming an actor, Akshay Kumar did only one modelling assignment and it was for a gym called Perfect 10. And from the money that he earned from his first…Continue Reading →
Mao Tse-tung’s favourite Bollywood song
It is a little difficult to imagine Chairman Mao, humming along a Hindi film song. But it is said that…
Indian political party election symbols from 1951: When Congress had bullocks and the hand was Forward Bloc’s
I just can’t seem to get over my fascination over Indian election symbols. And there are more posts to follow…
An alphabet chart of Indian political party symbols
Now that the aam aadmi has got a party, the aam bachcha also needs to learn the letters of Indian politics much earlier than ever before. Here’s an educational tool…Continue Reading →
How to verify or check any PAN number online for free
PAN cards often become pain cards. Particularly now that the Income Tax Department insists on the landlord’s PAN for an…
Shammi Kapoor’s unrealised desire
One of Shammi Kapoor’s unfulfilled desires was to be a horse-riding tea garden manager in Assam. [tbpspa]
Guru Dutt the reluctant actor
Shammi Kapoor was to be the hero in Aar Paar (1954) and Dilip Kumar was the choice for the role of Vijay in Pyaasa (1957) but Guru Dutt, ever the…Continue Reading →
A new masthead for Cutting the Chai
In its 9th year, Cutting the Chai has seen a name change, two domain (and platform) changes, many design alterations…
