'Any play is a dynamic entity'–aptly gets reflected in the play Ghalib in Delhi! I came across the play Ghalib in Delhi multiple times when I started my theatre-hopping journey back in 2022, until I finally watched it on October 4, 2025. It is interesting to note that I watched the first commercial play, Big … Continue reading Play Review: Ghalib in Delhi
Of all the places I visited in India, I found Ekta Nagar or Kevadia (the place where SOU stands) to be a well-managed 'model' town, designed specifically to promote tourism. The place isn't limited to the Statue of Unity.
Today just happens to your twentieth birthday, and on top of that you have brought me this wornderful meal', the old man said as if reconfirming the situation! (Murakami 12) Before I begin this review, I want to share a disclaimer. My initial response after Murakami's Birthday Girl was delivered with two other books wasn't … Continue reading Why Murakami’s Birthday Girl Amuses and Disappoints Simultaneously?
Matt Damon epic delivers spectacle but not soul. -The Guardian Which movie counts as a good movie? Usually, it's the one that satiates our mood and taste at the point we need it. However, when it comes to me, some of the films that left an indelible mark on me are those that transport me … Continue reading The Great Wall: Fusion of Action and Mythology
I often visit my village whenever I am home. I meet and greet several elderly people (because they're the only ones left). The remarkable thing is that my language involuntarily turns to Magahi, the dialect spoken in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand.
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart" — Confucius I was at home for a week to be a part of celebrations like Rakshabandhan, Independence Day and Shri Krishna Janmasthami. It's been years since I stayed at home during this part of the year. I wanted to relish these festivals, the rainy season and those … Continue reading How Far Can You Go for a View?
What could be the possible difference between poetry and music? Poetry originated from those bards who used to sing stories and verses while travelling. Poetry turns into music when it's accompanied with musical instrument. In contemporary times, reading poems has become mostly an academic endeavour. Can you recall the last time you picked up any … Continue reading Book Review: Aarambh hai Prachand
A dilapidated house-like structure on the stage. Things are littered here and there in the room. A part of the stage consists of a kitchen where a vessel is kept on the stove, covered by a plate.
Nothing significant happens in this book. Still, everything feels alluring. Can you write a novel upto 245 pages, that too, around the everyday life of some ordinary characters, without any significant plot or sub-plot? Some of you might say, 'What's a big deal about it?' But the real question isn't 'can', rather it's 'why'. Why … Continue reading Book Review: Deewar Me Ek Khidki Rehti Thi
Nestled at the intersection of three states, and the capital city of two states, Chandigarh emerged as a commercial hub, an epitome of modernity, and a centre to those looking for a standard lifestyle. As a school student, I always disagreed with the statement that those who reside near the railway station or bus stand … Continue reading Things to Do in Chandigarh in a Day
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