The incident of an 11 year old boy passing away because a tree fell on a school bus in Chembur is one of the many, many avoidable deaths we come across in news. The root cause of such deaths in India? Corrupt sarkaari babus who have zero responsibility and negative accountability for their (lack of)... Continue Reading →
What’s your biggest fear in life?
Ironically, my biggest fear in life isn’t ‘in’ life. Its that nothing will happen after life. That when I die, I’ll simply cease to be, and obliterate into oblivion. That I won’t wake up in the cosmos and be bewildered by the grandeur of it. That I won’t perceive the infinite magnitude of the universe... Continue Reading →
A truly adorable modern day rom-com | Voicemails for Isabelle
To simply sum it up, Voicemails for Isabelle is an absolute delight to watch. As a rom-com connoisseur, I’ve fallen prey to the predictability of the storylines and it often makes it harder for me to enjoy such films. There are, however, some films that unravel in the most fun way and Voicemails for Isabelle... Continue Reading →
Behind the Rage: A Complete Analysis of Sylvia Plath’s ‘Daddy’
To get started, read about Sylvia Plath's writing style here: Sylvia Plath’s "Daddy" is arguably one of the most polarizing, intense, and heavily studied poems of the 20th century. Written in October 1962—just a few months before her death—and published posthumously in the 1965 collection Ariel, the poem is a blistering masterpiece of Confessional poetry.... Continue Reading →
The Perfect Couple Netflix Review: Is This Star-Studded Whodunnit Worth the Watch?
A gorgeous maid of honor, a private island wedding, and a family hiding toxic secrets. Dive into my review of The Perfect Couple on Netflix.
‘Ram’ by Amish – A downgrade from the Immortals of Meluha series
The author reflects on their experience with Amish's writing, particularly praising the Immortals of Meluha series for its imaginative retelling of familiar characters. However, they found the Ramayana series lacking in depth and philosophical complexity, even as it explores new narratives. Despite disappointment, the appreciation for Amish's respectful approach remains.
Maneuvering through postpartum!
It's amazing how the most wonderful phase of life comes with an almost incomprehensible list of mental complexities alongside physical. Pregnancy and postpartum are, as is common knowledge, one of the most challenging times of a woman's life physically, but it is established that the mental and emotional results of the challenges are well worth... Continue Reading →
Atomic Habits by James Clear | A must-read or self-help genre cliche?
By the time I laid my hands on Atomic Habits, the internet had already declared it a self-help genre cliché. I’m not big on self-help books because mostly I believe they are written by privileged men who never did laundry or looked after a child while building what they claim to have built in life;... Continue Reading →
Michael Jackson as a Shakespearean Tragic Hero: From King of Pop to King Lear?
The review of the biopic "Michael" suggests that Michael Jackson's life parallels a Shakespearean tragedy, showcasing his rise and fall similar to great tragic heroes. The film invites audiences to reflect on themes of greatness and human frailty, portraying Jackson as a complex figure marked by both extraordinary talent and profound internal struggles.
Navigating the Streets of London: A Deep Dive into Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ | Novel analysis
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