Thoughts.

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…

What differentiates the man from the beast? Clearly, MIND has been the potent force and the distinction between mankind and any-other-kind that there is. It is ultimate coordinator of all organs in the body.…

What’s the craze between a guy and his motorcycle? Now that the simple answer, “Biking is an attitude and a way of life” wouldn’t suffice, let’s complicate … Don't get shocked. This is a…

Life reminds us of it's invaluable lessons in mysterious ways. I refreshed my lessons at this addictive game of Angry Birds. If you don't know what it is, it may help to read one…

It has always been easy to fall in love. The harder part is to pick yourself up after the great fall. The fallen have broadly taken up one of the two perspectives on life…

Tough are the questions in life that don’t come with an answer. Tougher is the question which, simpler you answer, harder it becomes to understand. One such being, “What’s the craze between a guy…

There are several conflicts that afflict the human mind. Perhaps, nothing more enigmatic than a confused relationship. Girls seem to have always had absolute clarity. The confusion was clearly a guy's thing. Or at…

His head was severed. As the head rolled on the ground and the light started to fade from the eyes, the sheep couldn't help recollect every chance his life gave him to become a…

20 feet down under, water crushing my eardrums, the insides of me collapsing under the massive hydraulic pressure... Unable to breathe and unwilling to die, I realized the absolute truth of life. Man has…

I've always held on to the belief that every opportunity and crisis in our lives boils down to a couple of choices. And what one chooses to do, maketh him. Put in simple words,…

To stand up to the evil, With the same ease you give up to the good; To always do the right thing, Even when no-one is watching you; To spot an opportunity, In almost…

"All that is fine. But, why the bike?" Every biker gets asked this question! Truth be told; there are dozens of reasons why a person falls in love with cycling. There can't be any…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Thought Provoking | Mystery | Adventure INK (2009) is well conceived and equally well presented. Written and directed by Jamin Winans , this movie blends innocence, mystery and suspense in all the right ways…

There are two reasons why Bollywood churns these no-brainer multi-starrer movies every 15 days. One is to make a lot of money and the other is to make a point - "Bloody hell, I…

*** This is not a movie review but an analysis with spoilers on the plot and the other nuances of movie experience. If you haven't watched the movie and intend to do so, please…

The Expendables 2 (2012) is silly and nostalgic . Silly to the extent of being humorous and and nostalgic to the extent of gratification. However, in spite of a zero-plot and sub-zero intelligence, the…

Written and Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises (TDKR) is a worthy conclusion to one of the most acclaimed and entertaining superhero franchisee of our times. TDKR succeeds in the rare feat…

Based on a novel by the same name,‘ Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter ’ takes the concept of fantasy to a whole new level of silliness. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and is co-produced by Tim…

Mr. Anurag Kashyap has always been guilty of indulgent film-making; Gangs of Wasseypur (GOW) assumes epic proportions. Wilderness and finesse seldom co-exist; neither do documentaries and commercial cinema blend. But then this is no…

Watching Rowdy Rathore is like seeing an IPL cricket match in the stadium. It's loud, devoid of sense and proud to be so. The party starts from the very first scene/over followed by mindless…

The third installment of MIB is refreshingly new and surprises you with an engaging plot that goes beyond just one-liners, space guns and alien busting. The challenge with making sequels to cult movie franchisee…

For all superhero-movie fans, The Avengers is nothing short of a Christmas party. A magnum opus that put together some of marvel comics' most popular characters into one script. With characters such as Iron…

Based on a novel by the same name, ' Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) ' is a heart warming story of a 9 year old boy coming in terms with the untimely death…

Written and directed by Alexander Payne, The Descendants (2011) is really one man's struggle to come in terms with a bumpy stretch of his life and bonding with his children. Plot is set against…

Most contemporary British spy movies (read James Bond series) have got us a good look at suave agents paired up with hot chicks, chasing super villains on fast cars and hunting them down with…

Lets begin with an undeniable fact. This movie is as much a delight for movie buffs as is a challenge for critics. If you could consider the phrase, food-for-thought in the literal sense, this…

Directed by Guy Ritchie, Sherlock Holmes: A game of shadows (2011) is a winner and a worthy sequel to the Sherlock Holmes (2009). The movie is an indulging watch, thanks to sterling performances by…

Bollywood's most awaited Christmas blockbuster and Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) starer DON-2, even by conservative judgement is a Huge-Disappointment . A classic case study on what happens when the movie-goers are taken for granted.…

To begin with, let's acknowledge and credit the fact that Ra.One is India's first 3D movie with an A-list production team. This ambitious venture with an estimated cost of INR 175 Crores (USD 36…

The movies with social messages have traditionally connected with the audience through subtle hinting, humor, social drama and at times even shouting. However, ' BOL ', written and directed by Shoaib Mansoor slaps you…

Black Swan is one of the most intriguing movies one will get to see this year. The Director, Darren Aronofsky delivers the perfect concoction of Art, Drama, Suspense and Hysteria. Black Swan has everything…

With 12 Oscar nominations, The King's Speech leads the pack in the race to the coveted black beauties. The movie revolves around the Duke of York (Colin Firth) who has a speech problem; his…

The Fighter , nominated for 7 Oscars, follows the early days of Mickey Ward's career in boxing. Clearly, the strength of this movie is in the ensemble of characters that lend great depth and…

True Grit , written and directed by Coen Brothers is adapted from a 1968 novel by the same name, authored by Charles Portis . This Oscar Nominated movie follows the life of a 14…

Question: How can you script a movie centered around an issue as sensitive as farmer suicide and as controversial as fake journalism or dirty politics and yet get away with it ? Answer: Peepli-Live…

About: Two things were obvious from the posters of The Expendables that put together in one frame the likes of Stallone, Statham, Jet Li, Lundgren, Couture, Steve Austin, Rourke & Bruce Willis. One, it…

In the movie ' Inception ', Leonardo Di Caprio says, "A single idea from the human mind can build cities". I say, 'Christopher Nolan took up a bare idea and built an entire world…

The worst thing that can happen to a movie critic is that he cannot explain just how good a movie is without revealing too much of the plot. Martin Scorsese puts one in this…

ISHQIYA is the kind of the movie that can easily fit into either the genre of comedy or thriller. How good for us that it fits into both simultaneously. The movie is about two…

Seldom does it happen that the human beings get killed or defeated in the climax of any movie. But in this one, you will not only get to see this but also cheer and…

Life of Pi restores the good old faith back in to life. A vivid narration that blends powerful metaphors and subtle humor into a tale of adventure and miracles. *** Spoiler Alert - This…

The book is a wonderful compilation of myriad metaphors and parallels. The cheese, Cheese (with a ‘C’), maze, jogging suit & shoes, little people, mice and the incidents are very well thought about and…

Google India conducted a multi-city road show to help Bloggers and online content creators leverage video as an alternative means of expression to complement text/graphics. The session also highlighted the YouTube Partner Program and…

When it comes to Social media, to be or not to be ; that is no longer the question. The relevant question is, Can you afford to be yourself? My 19 year old cousin…

Of all the flightless birds that there are in this world, two have found extraordinary recognition. Dodo for getting extinct; Angry Birds for seeming to live on forever. The game was launched in December…

Soon after the ape man built himself a house and took to farming he craved to be heard and understood by his neighbor. Since then human beings have yearned too much become social beings.…

IPL 1 : Indian cricket team has recently become the world champions of T20 cricket. A billion cricket crazy people are hungry for more T20 action. Mr. Lalit Modi caters to the demand. Bollywood…

Facts (Set1) 1. About 54 percent of Indian population below 30 years . 2. Almost 44 percent of Indian labour force during 1999-2000 was illiterate. 3. A study by MeritTrac Services noted that "…

After long procrastinations and innumerable excuses, here i am doing what I should have done lot earlier - starting off with my blog - MindMeld . The "mind-meld" is a technique for sharing thoughts,…