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Sooo I went for this movie called Happy New Year. And while I was sitting there in my seat impatiently, waiting for the new year celebrations to begin (while it was still Diwali), something hit me- a realization. The realization that I did not really like three middle aged men, a kid, a tall guy with abs (okay, that...
What is the first thing you usually spot when you look up in a public place, like a shopping complex, park, railway station, or any other public place? What is the thing that is common to all these places? It’s a simple camera fitted for security purposes, known as the Closed-circuit television (CCTV) to the common man. But is...
"I drew objects that caught my eye outside the window of my room--- the dry twigs, leaves and lizard like creatures crawling about, the servant chopping firewood and of course, the number of crows in various postures on the rooftops of the buildings opposite?" – Laxman in his autobiography Tunnel of Time.
R.K. Laxman even though not with us today,...
Ha, Feminism’s here again.
But this time, it’s not communities we’re taking into account. Its individuals, specifically women. Because how else would a person judge the effectiveness of a reform if not by its implications over his, here, her life? And that’s where the Individualists come in.
Now, who is a feminist? And what exactly is Individualist Feminism?
Source - https://begintowrite.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/feminist/
In legal...
February 5? What’s so special about this day? Well, ask a football fanatic and he’ll not only answer you but will also pity you for forgetting this date. Getting curious? You better be, because it is the day on which two of the world’s greatest, trickiest, most awesome, the best footballers and you can use any superlative you want,...
The Spanish capital Madrid is home to ‘The Club of Galacticos’- Real Madrid and its ‘Poorer Cousin’- Atletico Madrid (who is not so poor in terms of quality). Real has always had an upper hand in the local rivalry until now. Almost a year ago, Real Madrid fans unveiled a banner at the Bernabeu, celebrating yet another win over...
Half a century after his election, President John F. Kennedy’s cabinet is still hailed as one of the most intellectually gifted and qualified group of men to ever advise a President. Coming from institutions such as Yale, Harvard and Georgetown, among others, they were quickly dubbed as the ‘Best and the Brightest,’ the ideal men to take the nation...
“A free Press can of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad “-Albert Camus.
The Al Jazeera Journalist Peter Greste, who was imprisoned in Cairo for 400 days, has been released by Egyptian Authorities on 2nd February, 2015. Correspondent Peter Greste, Producer Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohammed of Al...
31st January 2015: The film fraternity took to their seats to witness the biggest award night of Indian Cinema. Red Carpet! Glamorous Actresses! Suited Actors! Comedian Hosts! Best of Performances! 6 decades of Fimfare! And the most coveted BLACK LADY! 2014, a year full of surprises; divide between critically acclaimed films and commercially gaining films fading away. And so...
The Inheritance of Loss, by Kiran Desai, is a novel of self-actualization and realisation of one’s true identity in the times of turmoil. As the name suggests, this novel asks the most basic question to whole of the mankind, who are we, where do we belong to and how should we behave? Should we behave in a particular manner...
Last week I wrote about superheroes in DC comics being adapted as TV shows. We promised to bring you an update on the characters from Marvel as well and here it is.
Agents of SHIELD:
Based on the Marvel organization Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (SHIELD), Agents of SHIELD, run by Phil Coulson, deals with unusual cases and...
Entry Level Luxury sedan is one of the most popular segment in motoring world since they carry the badges and dignity of some of the most prestigious automakers. This means that these models get the new technologies, drive quality and of course the cachet of automakers.
This section was already red hot in India due to the presence of BMW...
Well, it’s time for the final showdown!
Source- Google images
All the political parties seem to have geared up for the campaigning during the last but the most crucial days before the Delhi Legislative Assembly Election which will be held on February 7, 2015. When I logged in on Facebook today, all I could see was the news about the ‘Hawala...
Born Nicholas Murphy, Chet Faker is an Australian electronica artist who had his breakthrough after doing a mellow rendition of the Blackstreet classic ‘No Diggity’ which became a viral hit in 2011 and propelled him before the American music audience. In 2012, he released his debut EP Thinking in Textures followed by a collaborative venture with Flume called Lockjaw...
21st century - and yet the days of conquest and rule haven’t passed. While half of the world has been talking about global citizenry, Governments are fighting over territory, consisting of people who don’t have an option to decide where they belong. Evasions in parts of Africa, Korea, Afghanistan and parts of the so-called bloc of the “colonizers” of...
Imagine an arena filled with laser lights and stadium sound systems, bathed in confetti that would put Santa to shame. And yet the ambiance is intimate and warm, as if you were party, to a private studio recording. That’s a Coldplay concert for you in a nutshell. So let's dive into their past and try to figure out the...
9th December, 2014, was one of the darkest days of internet history for every broke student living on a tight budget. The Pirate Bay headquarters had been raided (again!). And this time it seemed serious. News reports stated that my favorite website might never find a way to resurface on the internet. I wept. Well, not really. But in...
A nation of over a billion people awaits with bated breaths as the task of defending its crown as World Champions draws closer. However, for the minnows and the teams formerly known as associates, it is history in the making. This is especially true for the Afghanistan National Cricket Team and their tryst with destiny this February, which will...
There were many amazing video games released in 2014 such as Call of Duty : Advanced Warfare, which felt like a fresh start to the franchise with its amazing story and much improved gameplay mechanics, Crysis 3 which stood up to its name in terms of the best graphics in video games, Far Cry 4, Watch Dogs and many...
Michelle Obama's India Wardrobe is Petal-Strewn:
Of the many reasons there are to admire Michelle Obama, her seemingly effortless resistance to jet lag has got to be one of them. It was a parade of floral for the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama who visited India alongside her husband Barack Obama for a three day trip to India, on the...
Last week, I wrote an article here itself on the first week of the Australian Open. I wrote about how thrilling it will be, full of surprises etc. Looking back, it now seems that it was rather predictable, once Nadal crashed out, of course. This article will focus on the final week of the Australian Open: the shocks, the...
We all know that Hyderabad is famous for its Biryani (yummy!), but what it is also famous for is producing a gem of a player. Yes, I am referring the golden girl from Hyderabad, Saina Nehwal, India's ace shuttler, who displayed scintillating performances to clinch the women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship.
The Tournament:
The Syed Modi International Badminton...
‘And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?’
‘I did.’
‘And what did you want?’
‘To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on earth.’ (Late Fragment, Raymond Carver)
Birdman used to be Riggan Thomson’s superhero role that earned him fame and riches, and which he gave up to pursue theatre or less pretentious art, as he says....
Right and wrong, contrary to popular belief is not simply black or white. It is quite possible that there exist 7 billion sets of rights and wrongs. Governments, ever since their establishment, determine and furnish a set of right or wrongs, which are or become black and white. These rights and wrongs are on paper, they’re technically what ‘govern’ us...
Wish to make a TV show? Want it to look ‘Cool. Cool cool cool’? Want the viewers to keep a track of the star cast and check ‘how they’re doin’ everyday? Hmm. Worry no more, reader! After years and years of research, and having achieved a PhD in couch potato-logy, I bring to you the secret behind a successful...
