When a top politician refers to Raveena Tandon’s character and says, “Aurat hai… kya kar legi (She’s a woman… what can she do?),” we know he will soon have to eat his words. After all, Maatr is one of those films that wants to cash in on the robust trend of ‘women-oriented’ films in Bollywood. But mere dialogues can’t save a weak story, and that becomes evident within minutes. An […]
Baba Sai took Maha Samadhi on October 15th 1918. Moments before He left His physical body, He called out to Laxmi Mai who had all Her life served Baba. Baba slowly put His hand in His right pocket & removed five coins & from His left pocket of the Kafni He removed four coins. He handed the nine coins to Laxmi Ma. He then told her in a soft whisper, […]
“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.” That’s the Charlie Chaplin quote I thought of when I saw Miss Imsong’s satirical video ‘Presumptous Chinky Assumes North Indian Stereotypes’. What a way to turn the tables on the very people who pigeonhole you into a stereotype, I thought. Imsong has cleverly taken all the stereotypes imposed on the seven (mostly ignored) Northeastern states and turned […]
One of the oldest temples in the Eastern state of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, the Lingaraja Temple is dedicated to the Harihara—a form of lord Shiva and lord Vishnu. It happens to be one of the largest temples in the state and also is a top most tourist attraction. Historically speaking, Lingaraj stands for the king of lingam, a form which is used to denote lord, Shiva. It is said that lord […]
Planning a vacation in India is a challenging task with the country’s incredible diversity throwing up a long list of names. From tropical islands and tea plantations to lush valleys overlooking the mighty Himalayas, there is no dearth of options when it comes to planning the perfect summer getaway in India. (Text by Reva Vidyalankar) Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka Spread out across the Western Ghats, the misty valley of Coorg offers […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision is to see all transactions done through banks and that too digitally. There have been many steps to discourage cash transactions and promote digital banking transactions. Stories of chaiwalas and paanwalas accepting their small amounts through digital mode were common during the note ban. There is a huge surge in transactions done through debit cards, credit cards, e-wallets and apps developed by the government, […]
“Having a girl in the house is like having a fire in my belly… I will have peace only when I hand her over to a husband.” I bet you have heard someone close to you spout these lines from the novel in all seriousness. While our boys grow up with a sense of entitlement to the world, our girls are brought up with a sense of gratefulness for being […]
BEGUM JAAN STORY: On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s(Vidya Balan) brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan. BEGUM JAAN REVIEW: It’s a good period and story to […]
Expressing anguish over a BJP’s youth wing leader Yogesh Varshney’s comments offering a reward of Rs 11 lakh for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s head, Samajwadi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan on Wednesday said that the saffron party was keen on protecting cows but not women. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the issue, the actress-turned politician said very aggressive steps have to be taken for protection of […]
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Emerson Whether it’s a laidback family vacation, a romantic getaway or simply an escape from your chaotic existence, Himachal Pradesh is a place that offers a world of possibilities for every traveller. Once you peel back the tourist-brochure veneer of this stunningly beautiful state, you’ll discover a treasure trove […]
