Category Archives: Lifestyle

Dating Games in ‘The Game Of Thrones’

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

Disclaimer : This is my own personal account of Dating instances in The Game of Thrones series. This is not to belittle men/ women/ persons from the LGBTQ community. Most importantly this is not to disappoint or hurt any of … Continue reading →

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90 minutes at “The Hindu” office

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

When I reached Hyderabad in 2006, I was a young chap with raging adrenalin. Although the adrenalin was focused on only one thing – ‘Making money and supporting my family’. When I got through to a financial services company in … Continue reading →

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How NOT to be in a Relationship!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

Alright, we have heard all the gyan (knowledge) from internet on how to be in a relationship. But what they don’t tell you is how not to be in a relationship. Relationship is a domain that is fast changing. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Socializing through Bachata

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

Everyone who knew me back in 2010s knew me as a reserve, shy, “stick to work” conversation kind of a person. In 2013 I moved to Gurgaon and it transformed me. I had developed a knack for approaching strangers and … Continue reading →

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Fat Pigeon : Many Pubs inside a single Pub

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

By Varun Mannava (Pub Reviewer & the Author of the *Bestseller book “Polite Pickup Lines in Indian Pubs” buy now on Amazon — http://www.amazon.in/Polite-Pickup-lines-Indian-Pubs/dp/9386073137 ) I see a menu card has a picture of an animated pigeon and the tagline said “Fat bird found with tons of booze”. … Continue reading →

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“Telugu Medley Kings” of Hyderabad

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

By Varun Mannava (The Author of the *Bestseller book “Polite Pickup Lines in Indian Pubs” buy now on Amazon — http://www.amazon.in/Polite-Pickup-lines-Indian-Pubs/dp/9386073137 ) Capriccio (noun) a lively piece of music, typically one that is short and free in form. True to the above meaning, Capricio, the Hyderabadi band which … Continue reading →

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Partying in Hyderabad vs. Partying in Gurgaon!

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

By Varun Mannava (The Author of the *Bestseller book “Polite Pickup Lines in Indian Pubs” buy now on Amazon — http://www.amazon.in/Polite-Pickup-lines-Indian-Pubs/dp/9386073137 ) Let me be quite frank. Gurgaon is the party capital of India. That’s the truth! In my earlier blog post, I walked you all through on … Continue reading →

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