Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- "I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot." said Marilyn Monroe
I seriously coudn't agree more with this rather remarkable woman. My small frame was the bane of my life in my growing years. How often have I pouted and frowned at the Lord Almighty for not having given me a few extra inches.
Well, being of a "pleasant" disposition, I decided to set matters right all by myself. After casting covetous glances at my mother's pointy- toed pumps, with their glittering stilettoes, I began my long and arduous relationship with "high heels".
There was no looking back once I savored the confidence and swagger, they brought into my life. It was me and my 'pahaads' (mountains) as my girlfriends lovingly c...