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Movie in Review: The Accidental Prime Minister
It is for the first time I see both an uproar and appreciation for a documentary; perhaps because work of art is shot with both great dedication and caution. The end of the era of MMS brings Narendra Modi on the screen and public opinion on the surface. Every time Rahul Gandhi came on the… Continue reading
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Top 3 Tips for Writing Crisp Sentences
What should I look for to construct better sentences? Let us find out… Continue reading
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Movie in Review: Simmba
While it is true that the first half of the movie reverberates on the tunes of “Hakuna Matata” (meaning “no worries”), the lead of the movie, Simmba—mind the two Ms, please—isn’t essentially the same Simba from the Disney’s classic, The Lion King; Simmba is the shortened form for Sangram Bhalerao. If you are in rush,… Continue reading
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What the Year Brought
As I step into another year, I look back at the top 3 things 2018 brought for me: Versification I once said that I don’t often versify. That all changed in 2018. I wrote not one or two, but more than 15 poems this year. My favorite ones are: Harvest Pertty. Simple. The Delightful Life… Continue reading
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Shades of Yellow
That tiny promise Of the first gleaming Sun. From behind everything Through the horizon. That rising king to the throne. Changing hues of Orange From amber to blonde From bumblebee to corn. That Tuscany artwork Of embroidered ochre borders And finely knitted mustard Seeking my attention. That shining glory, Golden—a burning fury. Showering its might… Continue reading
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Movie in Review: Kedarnath
Long story short, success is a team’s effort. And, so is Kedarnath, a story inspired by real-life events. Kedarnath is an account of those few occasions that make us realize how tiny and powerless we are in comparison to the might of nature. Not all is lost, though: amidst the sludge full of dirt, debris,… Continue reading
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Contribution to STC India Annual Conference 2018
I transform complex technical information into some simple, usable chunks of actionable items. I help people do wonderful things. Continue reading
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What I Look for in a Story?
Delight lies at the crossroads of the seeker’s past or present: at a previously recited story (or tradition) that connects common threads. Continue reading
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The Child Never Died
The child in me has never died, for When the morning, gleaming Sun shines, The aroma of each new day brings a new smile. Thoughts unbound. Countless dreams. Coloring the milestones ahead in my stride. Lives genuinely appear truthful to me. The love in people’s eyes equals their might. Recounting experiences; resounding the self. Reciting… Continue reading
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Top 3 Things I Look for in B/W Portrait Photography
I have been practicing black and white (B/W) portrait photography since as long as I got my DSLR. In fact, for that very purpose, I had purchased a 50mm f1.8 prime even before I got my DSLR. I knew it would be useful. And how! Here’s a list of tips I have come up with… Continue reading
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