If there could be an antithesis of a movie title, this would be it. Gravity, which begins with three astronauts, one only with voice however, reduces to two in forty minutes and then for the rest of it features only the veteran Sandra Bullock. And for the whole of it barring the last five odd… Continue reading Movie Review – Gravity
Month: October 2013
The Illusion of Peace by Archit Gupta
Prime Minister Singh and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session and concluded what can be called a “zero-outcome” meeting. This was pretty much expected as both sides have been pretty firm in their stance on various issues regarding cross border terrorism and it’s impact. While… Continue reading The Illusion of Peace by Archit Gupta
Bollywood movie review: “Shahid”
Cast: Raj Kumar, Prabhleen Sandhu, Tigmanshu Dhulia Director: Hansal Mehta Shahid is a fictionalised portrait of a human right activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi who was gunned down in his office in 2010. Hansal Mehta’s Shahid sets a gruesome note early on. It starts with a riot scene: the communal riots in mumbai 1992-93. Shahid… Continue reading Bollywood movie review: “Shahid”
Confession of a cricket ball
Dear Mr. Sachin, We have been working with you for over 20 years. When being made and being groomed in the factory we learnt that our life is simple, with very little independence. We have to be red , hard and shiny. The skill and tricks of a bowler’s fingers, hardness of the ground and… Continue reading Confession of a cricket ball
PANDAL HOPPING IN MANGALORE!!
Durga Puja, also referred as Durgotsava (Festival of Durga or Sharadotsav) is an annual Hindu Festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu Goddess Durga. It refers to all six days observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami. Sitting all evening in mandaps, simply watching people; paying their… Continue reading PANDAL HOPPING IN MANGALORE!!