Gullak Season 1 & 2 Review

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It is both fortunate and unfortunate that there has been an exponential rise in content. Not too long ago, when there was no Indian content other than the sappy Balaji Telefilm shows, we used to hunt for torrents of our favorite shows from the U.S. That changed dramatically with Netflix coming to India. Others followed suit so as to not miss the bus. Today, with so many platforms and so much content, the problem has only changed shape. We are surrounded by content, but finding what's right for you is a big challenge. To be fair, this is a good problem to have. I would rather have too many choices rather than no choice at all.  ...  More

What to watch in this time of gloom – Part 1

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These are unprecedented times. Social Media, Newspapers, TV, no matter where you look, there is nothing but gloom. People are suffering and there is a lot of angst against the administration. So with all of this, if you are healthy and safe at home, you should thank your stars. However, if you are unfortunate to have come under the shackles of this virus and are confined to your room, it is extremely important to have a positive mindset. I say this because I have been through it, battling a consistent fever that went up to 103.7 degrees among other things. ...  More

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Book Review

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

Have you ever come across a book that is a page-turner from page 1? I had never, until now. That’s because The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle starts off right in the middle of a mystery. There is no setting up of pieces. No quiet beginnings. No parade of characters. No subtle hints towards their motivations. None of it. You are just thrust right in the middle of the perplexing situation. A word of advice from someone who has been through it - Keep water and snacks handy. You will have neither the will nor the sense to get up from your chair once you start reading this book. I realised it the hard way when I finished the book and got up with pangs of hunger from not having eaten anything for hours.  ...  More