The communal unrest in the country stirs even the calmest of minds. India has known a fair share of religious conflicts but it feels like the intensity meter keeps heating up instead of turning off. We would expect that with improvements in education and globalization, we would learn to co-exist and learn to define the... Continue Reading →
The alluring ‘rebellion’ trend
‘The system isn’t right’ is a critical statement that’s perhaps as old as time itself. There has always been a system, a set of people it administered and a set of people it offended. No society has ever functioned without a system and no society has ever satisfied its entire population. Perhaps one system has... Continue Reading →
Acceptance or nothing – breast cancer awareness done right
I’m never one to shy away from embracing the impact of TV shows or being vulnerable to their plotlines. But I guess we all underestimate the level of impact they can have, especially when it comes to imparting ideas and shaping public opinion over socially important aspects. Not getting into the political end of it... Continue Reading →
One mistake content creators must avoid
Writing, or any form of content creation for that matter is way more challenging than it seems – especially when the creator is his/her own harshest critic and has a keen eye for detail. I belong to the category of writers who aren’t easily satisfied with their own work and aren’t at all the type... Continue Reading →
The transition of Indian movie audience
There was a Karan Johar era of romance in India when the Khans and the middle aged biggest stars still holding on to the illusion of stardom today were at the peak of their cinematic careers in India. This era can be traced from the 90’s to about 15 years later until most movies revolved... Continue Reading →
The comfortably overlooked heroes
Here’s sparing one moment of thought for the consistently overlooked working community – the teachers. COVID has slapped our priorities straight and redefined the very idea of who we call heroes in the world we live in. As to who deserves to be truly rewarded with material returns and immaterial regard has also been redefined.... Continue Reading →
Why choose spirituality?
Claims that spirituality and the process of ‘finding God’ making people’s lives better have been heard time and again, even from celebrities. It’s been true for me too; spirituality and its tributaries such as religion, God and astrology have contributed heavily to the quality of my life but sometimes I question why it works after... Continue Reading →
The baap of cheap thrills | Netflix
American reality TV never disappoints if you’re looking for cheap thrills and with this show they’ve quite outdone themselves. Put together every cliché aspect of a cheap thrill – love, looks, an exotic location, romantic drama, a funny and engaging narrator, a whole lot of sex and voila – you have one of the most... Continue Reading →
8 fairly unacceptable things about rom-coms
I understand to the last bit that rom coms are meant for entertainment only and nothing about them needs to be really practical or realistic. But sometimes you cannot help but end a rom com with a rather unsatisfied note because the freedom to be fairly unrealistic is used for all the wrong reasons. I... Continue Reading →
Six of my favourite YouTube identities.
I’m guessing the title is quite self explanatory but here’s a small clarification – the following list consists of six names that are personalities turned brands. They’re not celebrities as such but they’ve established themselves into brand identities very strongly representing their niches and that’s what I admire the most about content creators in the... Continue Reading →