To begin with, I use no perfume, as a lot of women tell me that they like the way I smell.

Delhi may be infamous for its drunkenness, but when it comes to hitting the bottle at an early age, Mumbaikars win hands down.

A survey conducted by Campaign Against Drunken Driving (CADD), a non-governmental organisation, on 'current patterns of drinking amongst youth in Mumbai' has revealed that alcohol consumption in the 14-16 years age group is higher in Mumbai at 18.9% compared to 15.9% in Delhi.

The survey cites easy availability of alcohol and lack of any checks at the point of sale as reasons for teenagers in the 'maximum city' guzzling more booze.

Now the sea lovers can cruise their way to their favorite destinations as the recession makes the cruise industry to come up with all kinds of cruise deals to attract the consumer. This includes attractive offers like discounted airfare, free tickets for kids, onboard credits, lower deposits and deals on cancellation insurance.

Seen the advertisement where the man rushes home to close the door and scratch his itching groin area?

There is one journey which every self-avowed seafood lover in Mumbai must take and that is to head towards Gajalee in Vile Parle and order the tandoori crab. Throw caution (and the wallet) to the winds and order the biggest one available. You do not very much more — maybe a solkadi or a buttermilk. Maybe a bombil — Bombay Duck — fry to fill in the waiting time. And then, this most succulent and sweetest meat of all will take up the rest of your meal.

I have been in the hospitality line for a very long time but haven't worked in the food and beverage department but rather in the management/ operation side of the Taj group, ITC and Fariyas hotel. Being in this field not only gave me an opportunity to experience fine food cooked by some of the best chefs in the hotel industry but also to visit their kitchen to learn some of the best kept recipes. The fact that I enjoy eating good food; the urge for cooking comes very naturally. But I do not cook daily or out of necessity but rather out of choice and interest. I experiment in the kitchen on occasions like when I'm expecting some guests over. I can whip up just about anything from Italian, Indian, Oriental, fusion etc.