Television highlights from New Delhi

Now that I’m in Delhi and I have the luxury of TV again, I’ve decided to compile the top three highlights of Sky TV in India and the Bollywood channels:

1.       There’s an ad which plays frequently promoting Kelloggs All Bran Cereal. The ad starts off with a housewife who looks tired and she doesn’t have the energy to find her husband’s socks. But after a bowl full of All Bran, with the goodness of fibre, she is smiley and radiant and is now happy to chase around after her spouse! Seriously?? This is the 21^st century. Find your own socks!

2.       A hilarious programme screens on the UTV Bindass channel called Super Stud. As the name suggests, it’s a reality TV show where young Indian studs strive to impress the ladies. Last night’s stunt was pole dancing and it was very entertaining. After a practice session, the four finalist studs take turns to perform for a party full of women. A very serious judging process follows and then one super stud is voted off. Oh the drama!!

3.       Thirdly there are ads for both men and women respectively which promote “fairness creams”. After a few applications, the creams are meant to lighten the skin tone. Is it cool to be pale? What’s wrong with the lovely natural skin colour that Indian people have? Is this the flipside of self-tanning creams that Kiwis can buy to disguise their pasty skin? Why aren't people ever happy with what they've got?