Movie Name: Sitaare Zameen Par – Sabka Apna Apna Normal Released on: 20 June 2025 Released on: Theatres Lead Actors: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Gurpal Singh, and the team of Neurodivergent adults Running Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes Directed by: R.S. Prasanna ————————————————————————————————————————— I was initially hesitant to watch this movie, fearing it would be overly emotional like Taare Zameen…
The Zora Trigger: Codename Deception – Priya Nayak Gole Pages – 252 When I started reading The Zora Trigger, I thought it was just another story. However, what stood out to me was the struggle of the main protagonist, Param, throughout the narrative. He was the hero, but his pain – both emotional and physical – was highlighted consistently. Had…
Movie Name: I Want To Talk Released on: 22 November 2024 Released on: Amazon Prime Lead Actors: Abhishek Bachchan, Ahilya Bamroo, Jayant Kripalani Running Time: 2 hours, 2 minutes Directed by: Shoojit Sircar ————————————————————————————————————————— After what felt like several months, I finally had the TV remote in my hands, and no one else was around at home for hours. For…
I often wonder why we don’t value our lives. It might sound harsh, even heartless, but the tragic stampede in Bengaluru following RCB’s IPL 2025 victory wasn’t just a failure of government or team management. It was also a reflection of our collective recklessness—an unwillingness to think critically, a blind surrender to celebrity obsession, and a disregard for basic safety….
Remember your school days?I’m talking to people born in the 1980s and earlier generations of Indians. When we had to write an essay on India, we would proudly write: “India is a vast and diverse nation where every 100 kilometers the language, cuisine, climate, landscape, clothing, and food change.” What I once wrote with immense pride in my heart is…
For the past few days, my 3.5-year-old son has been conversing with us in English. It’s broken, but he’s getting better. This might be due to the influence of Peppa Pig or the recent switch to the Paw Patrol series. However, there’s another factor at play. Just as we did with our firstborn, I read books to him while he…
Sometimes, all it takes is a date, like 23rd May, to spark a flood of memories and emotions. In my case, it reminded me of how far I’ve come, even when it feels like I’m standing still.
Remember those old school days when we were prepared for the ‘surprise inspection’ and those ‘mock fire drills’, where we were told not to panic and follow the instructions? Panic? What panic? We used to laugh and walk out to the fields because the show would take up a couple of our periods, and that was a good enough reason…
My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future – Indra Nooyi Pages – 325 For many years, Indra Nooyi was just another famous woman to me—someone who regularly featured in lists of the world’s most influential leaders. However, her short and long speeches, given on various forums, started appearing on my social media feeds. The more I watched them,…
After February 22, 2025, the 9th of March 2025 will hold a special place in my heart. I participated in a 5K run. Though it was a Fun Run, for someone like me, it was a serious event. Here’s my secret dream—well, not a secret anymore: I’ve always wanted to run a marathon (half or full). However, over the past…