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Pink-a-bridge

Priyanka Gulati I recently saw pictures of Milind Soman at the Mavericks Premier League, and I couldn’t help but reflect on his remarkable influence. While most recognize him as an actor and model, we women see him through a different lens. Milind is the face of Pinkathon, the driving force behind making running not just […]

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Le Plus ca change

Priyanka Gulati The goings on at the recently concluded World Youth Bridge Championships has left a dirty taste in everybody’s mouths. The other day, while chatting with my son about how the young generation questions more and loves luxury, I shared some widely discussed bridge incidents from various WhatsApp groups. He responded with a quote:

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Time to Think

After the bridge tournament this weekend, organized by the ACB at Chimes, I came home to a loving family to forget the errors I had made, and rejoice in the fact that I had played the finals with the best in the country. Coincidentally, I started reading a very interesting book titled- “Time to Think”

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There Comes a Time

Priyanka Gulati The evolution of humanity and bridge though not guaranteed, has displayed remarkable progress, marked by periods of slow development and frustrating stagnation. Amidst dark ages and decline, there have been spectacular epochs of advancement. To quote Shakespeare There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage

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Invisible Women

Priyanka Gulati My seven-year-old, to my surprise, refused to play cricket with me one day stating that ‘women don’t play cricket’. Where did this come from? I’ve been a speaker/ writer of women empowerment all my life, supported by my husband, elder son and in- laws, so what was the source of these thoughts? It

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Simon Says

Priyanka Gulati and Simon Stocken The Willingdon Club personifies old world charm and sporting leisure, and evokes a sense of warmth, nostalgia and recreation. This marvelous establishment not only symbolizes the grandeur and wealth of the British Empire, but also the history and culture left over for us to enjoy. In 1918 Lord Willingdon, the

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If

Priyanka Gulati If ( inspired by Rudyard Kipling) If only I can keep my head And think of what is led When partner is calling for slam I missed it again.. Damn!! Oh what a shame Tournament is not my game And the opponent called it a penalty The points are the only realty The

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