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Yet another 'open letter'

Ouch Potato: An Open Letter To Indian TV Show Makers

I am an avid TV watcher. But increasingly, I have to resort to Star World, Star Movies, HBO or AXN to satisfy my thirst for comedy, romance, suspense action and… Read more »

Remote Control = POWER

Ouch Potato: When Extra Cover Takes Over Serial Killer

Q: What’s a couch potato’s worst nightmare? A: Watching 30 minutes of TV without flipping channels. That’s what happens to people like us when a cricket match is on. And… Read more »

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Ouch Potato: Reality Bites of Soap Foam

The bahu, ma and betis (wife, mother and daughters) of Indian television go to sleep in their best clothing. Right from their mascaras and eye shadows to their jewelery, everything… Read more »

The original Cough Potato

Ouch Potato

It’s lonely out here. A couch potato, shunned by society, looked down upon as someone who is as foolish as the “idiot box” she watches all day. Well, not anymore…. Read more »

Susanna ages 'gracefully'

7 Khoon Maaf — Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned

I happened to be home on vacation (for my friend’s wedding, actually) and was really hoping for some ‘Wave’ cinema experience with plush seats and comfortable leg room and some… Read more »