There ain’t no journey what don’t change you some – Cloud Atlas. Let me lay it down nice and straight. I’m an addict for the concoction of motorcycle and open highways. There is no denying it. It’s been so for quite some time now. What started as fun and adventure did take a rather serious…
K2K – Soul of Solo Riding
In September 2013, I did the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) SOLO motorcycle road trip. A journey from Himalayas to the Indian Ocean all by myself on a RE Thunderbird covering 5,043 kms in 14 days. (read more) Most people are convinced that long distance SOLO biking is a colossal-bore and that such an endeavor interests…
K2K – The Journey
In September 2013, I did the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) solo motorcycle road trip. A journey from Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, covering 5,043 kms in 14 days on my RE Thunderbird. Click here for ride pictures and additional info. View Larger Map The K2K ride took me through nine states and the rich pluralism…
K2K – FAQs
FAQs & Best Practices In September 2013, I did the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) SOLO motorcycle road trip. A journey from Himalayas to the Indian Ocean all by myself on a RE Thunderbird covering 5,043 kms in 14 days. (ride pics)This list is a compilation of answers to the questions I had prior to the…
Notes from the Mountaintop
Sometimes, just as sleep is hard to come by after a tiring day; peace can be hard to find at the end of an eventful life. Especially if one’s done and endured so much in a lifetime. At least, HE believed so. One more thing HE religiously believed of was, “When in doubt; consult the…
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) – Movie Review
Once there was a Hushpuppy, and she lived with her daddy in The Bathtub. Even after a million years, the scientists and moviebuffs of the future will be delighted to know it. Directed by Benh Zeitlin, ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild‘ is a compelling piece of art about a mystical land of the beasts and…
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) – Movie Review
Based on a novel by the same name, ‘Silver Linings Playbook‘ may not be the most memorable of movies. But it definitely has an inescapable charm driven by an ensemble of affable characters and sterling performances. A testimony to that being the 8 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor…
Les Miserables (2012) – Movie Review
It wouldn’t be just to review this movie in isolation to the masterpiece from Victor Hugo. So, I wouldn’t even attempt to do it. All the more when Les Miserables (2012) remains so faithful to the novel. After all, who dares flirt with near perfection. The Plot: For the unaware, Les Miserables is a timeless…
Django Unchained (2012) – Movie Review
Yes, the old jungle saying is still true.”Nobody can film a bloodbath better than Tarantino and none can spill blood more beautifully than his characters“. Surprise to none, Django Unchained, written & directed by Quentin Tarantino is indeed a glorified account of blood sputtering revenge; set in an age of nobody’s seen no nigger on…
Lincoln (2012) – Movie Review
Lincoln (2012) infuses life into the history books; unlike any other on this topic. This winner from Steven Speilberg is a delight for historians as much as the Oscar jury. With a total of 12 nominations that include Best Picture, Best Direction, Best performance in the lead and supporting roles, Lincoln leads the race for…