Remember Malgudi Days? Yes, I’m talking about that collection of short stories written by none other than R. K. Narayan. The same Malgudi Days as one of the widely viewed television serials of all time. The show was so popular in the late eighties that the station (Arasalu) where the entire shooting was done had…
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Unveiling History: The Asokan Inscription
The Asokan inscriptions serve as invaluable windows into the history of ancient India, offering insights into the reign of Emperor Ashoka and his propagation of Buddhism. One such remarkable inscription has been discovered in the Jaugada Fort near Berhampur, Odisha. Dated to the 3rd century BC, this inscription, written in the Prakrit language using Brahmi…
Meg 2 – The Trench
I saw “The Meg” in 2022 although it was released in the year 2018. You probably read my Review on “The Meg” before. Since then, had a desire to watch the sequel of this movie in the big screen and I didn’t waste a single second to book the movie on the Very First Day!!!!…
The Meg – Affair with Sharks
Year 2022. I was revisiting the famous movie “Jaws” while I was suggested to view this movie, “The Meg”. Before this, my shark films included “47 Meters Down”, “Open Water”, “The Shallows” and “Deep Blue Sea”. The Meg came and swept like anything, same as it does on the screen. The Megalodon, famous for their…
Uunchai – Yes to Life
Year 2012, Durgapur in West Bengal; around 170 km from Kolkata. On a lazy Monday afternoon, due to a sudden break from the office; I found myself inside the nearby Inox for a Bengali movie. It was Chitrangada, one of the masterpieces of Rituporno Ghosh. Count me, it was only 9 viewers in the…
Tipu Sultan Summer Palace – Nandi Hills
If you are in Bangalore and have never seen the sunrise from Nandi Hills, then you’ve missed something. Nandi Hills is arguably the best place for a day’s hangout from Bangalore if you want peace of your mind. It’s nearby and will provide you with all the options to spend from morning to evening in…