Yuval Noah Harari – Trilogy


Okay, it's done. I've read all three books of Yuval Noah Harari, a self-imposed challenge. BTW, I highly recommend that you read them; these books are gems of the books.  Unfortunately, my views and ratings seem to be in line with many critics on the Internet. I have nothing more to add; it will be … Continue reading Yuval Noah Harari – Trilogy

India’s love affair with poverty


We can list down a thousand reasons why India cannot lift millions of her citizens out of poverty even to this age. Corruption, the inefficiency of her pillars, the socialistic past, the siphoned-off wealth by colonizers, and so on and on. Among all undeniably valid excuses, one of the critical factors is probably a psychological … Continue reading India’s love affair with poverty

Valentine’s day movies


I am not a fan of Valentine's Day; I have never celebrated and probably never will. But of course, I am not gonna undermine its need or go to the extent of condemning it. It could use a better name, though. Regardless of the superficial purpose of such greeting card days, including Father’s Day, Mother’s … Continue reading Valentine’s day movies

Saree, Kachra and Rathore


This is a more of research paper for a blog post. I literally had to reside below a bodhi tree for a month to gain this knowledge. You better read it and like it. 🙂 If you recall a post I had Previously written, I had adequately addressed a few of my north Indian friends' … Continue reading Saree, Kachra and Rathore

Bahut Hua Samman (2020) – Movie review


A couple of the movies dropped over OTT this weekend. Probably all of you chose to watch Master by Vijay. But, unfortunately, I can not stand that guy. I know what exactly to expect there - he will be shown in every frame of my TV scratching and rubbing his stubble as if its a … Continue reading Bahut Hua Samman (2020) – Movie review