This is not an easy question for those who read extensively. And it can be a very easy question for someone who has only read a handful. But I think this question is relevant and interesting. Let me share my point of view. I was not much into reading books as a kid, I started reading when I was in my mid twenties. The problem … Continue reading What is your favorite book and why?
It has been ages since I watched a horror movie. Not that I don’t like them. It is just that this streaming business does not give me that screaming chill thrills anymore. Distraction is the main culprit. I have over the last year tried to watch many horror movies, only to switch to something else in less than 10 minutes. And this is not just … Continue reading Barbarian in the theaters
Rotten Tomatoes critics had given this movie a 35% when I decided to watch. This was last Saturday. The audience score was slightly better. I wanted to watch it for a few reasons. One that it had Michael Caine, two that I was in a mood to see some action on big screen. Third I had the time and my AMC pass had one movie … Continue reading Watching Medieval when Critics gave it only 35%
Well, is there an ideal day? If there is one, can we have an ideal day on a professional level but not on the personal level and vice versa. I think we all can define what an ideal day can look like. More like what we expect and then we can redefine it as we go. I also think we can meet our ideal state … Continue reading What does an ideal day look ?
Hate is a very strong word, dislike is more mellowed. It is important to use dislike instead of hate, because with the word ‘Hate’ people are not going to be honest. I am sure there will also be folks who will say they don’t dislike anyone. Great, one should never have a goal to dislike anyone. But let me be honest. I do have people … Continue reading Why do we Hate ?
Today we had the chance to watch Naatak’s 100th Production – Ramayan. It was in Awadhi language. Awadhi or Oudhi the language of Awadh region in UP. Personally for me the language was not a barrier as the story was familiar and since I understand Hindi I could gel in. Before I tell you about the play I have to say that I did not … Continue reading Ramayan – Naatak’s 100th Production
A few weeks back I started a small video project on my Instagram account focussing on questions. After a few weeks now I wanted to share thoughts in detail by writing on them. I feel we don’t ask enough questions. May be we are more interested in finding the correct answer and even an answer that will be most appreciated. There are issues in doing … Continue reading The Questions Project
It has been almost three years since I last saw a play. I had been a regular at the Naatak plays and I have blogged about a few of them before. Anyways Today I had the opportunity to see a Naatak Production.. the 99th Naatak production. The Sixth Pillar written and directed by Vikram Ramanarayanan. I would have missed this one also, but thanks to … Continue reading Watched Naatak’s ‘The Sixth Pillar’ Today
I still remember when I moved to Fremont in 2008. We had bookstores. Yes we had them. And we had open mics at those books stores. I used to spend time roaming around inside them with coffee. And I used to buy books regularly. Then things changed. Yes they changed. After that I used to make my regular pilgrimages to City Lights Books in San … Continue reading A new bookstore in Fremont – Banter Bookshop
Here is where I belong.But I have also been there.Not just here… May be ‘anywhere’ changes it’s spaceand time…. When I am there.. I am here..This is where I belongNot Everywhere… just here. But do I share my ‘here’ with them?Them…..The others who are not like me..Can my ‘here’ and their ‘here’ be the same?Is there an ‘our’ here anytime ?Or will I always be … Continue reading Here and There
Vinod Narayan 