Author: vinodnarayan

Living and Working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I work in the Tech industry and have a passion for content creation. As practicing Agile Scrum Master and Coach I work with teams and individuals coaching them in the Agile Scrum Framework. As a Poet, Blogger, Podcaster and video maker I try to not leave any stone unturned in the effort to try out every single passion of mine. And I want the same for others. I am also the Founder of PenPositive a concept conceived to approach life and work with the aim to prepare individuals to excel both in their Passion and their Profession.
Movies, Reviews

Uthama Villain is for film lovers to watch and appreciate the art and one man’s passion for it

Uthama Villain is not your typical movie, it is a ride with two images running parallel on either side, a real story and a fantasy. And once you see it you will know why only Kamal can make it. When I look at the Indian film industry and think about people who are immersed fully in films, like film flowing in their veins, A few … Continue reading Uthama Villain is for film lovers to watch and appreciate the art and one man’s passion for it

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Articles, Articles & Opinions, Society

Sorry Sallu: This Mallu is not with you – #SalmanVerdict

The Indian court determines that Salman Khan the Bollywood superstar is guilty as charged for driving his car under influence and running over street dwellers sleeping on footpath. This incident 12 years ago killed one person, another person lost his leg and some were injured. The long justice process, the verdict and the reactions of many of his film fraternity after the verdict is in the … Continue reading Sorry Sallu: This Mallu is not with you – #SalmanVerdict

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Articles, Articles & Opinions, Society, TED Videos

You should watch Alice Goffman’s TED Talk

It is true that many of the people living in US are not aware of the real numbers… but United states stands second, next only to seychelles in the number of incarceration per 100000 population. United states has 707 people behind bars for every 100000 people that is roughly 2.2 million people who are kept away from the society so safety can be guaranteed. I will not … Continue reading You should watch Alice Goffman’s TED Talk

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Articles, Articles & Opinions

What if after death you find God exists?

What if after death you find God exists? Would you believe in him? As an atheist and humanist these are questions I often get from friends and always I answer them and it is kind of getting boring, anyway I am writing this post so I can direct them here next time. For the people who ask this question I will make a few statements that can in … Continue reading What if after death you find God exists?

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National Poetry Month, Poetry

Poetry, I love You – Poem#30 – National poetry Month

And there will be a thought that I will dip in a pot of boiling water and simmer… I will relish the aroma like I have never experienced before May be it is the same thought that has passed my mind on some past date I forgot that to mark on my calendar a birthday, a tragedy, a moment of pride I don’t know I … Continue reading Poetry, I love You – Poem#30 – National poetry Month

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National Poetry Month, Poetry

Toxic Barbed Wire Dreams – Poem#29 – National Poetry Month

Have you ever thought of life on the other side of the barbed wire I have not; I have never been behind one that is what I believed till I figured it was not really true we are always on one side or the other of a barbed wire We just don’t accept that we are free when someone else is loosing theirs we don’t … Continue reading Toxic Barbed Wire Dreams – Poem#29 – National Poetry Month

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Social Media Life – Poem#28 – National Poetry Month

“Your social skills deplete When you always make love with the keyboard and ejaculate into the social media nothing beautiful comes out you are not creating life here” Someone told me this as I was doing exactly the same thing “It is always the same old same old till you turn old..” he said He then gave me a big lecture; There was a time when … Continue reading Social Media Life – Poem#28 – National Poetry Month

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Depression Oppression – Poem#27 – National Poetry Month

Depression is a wicked bastard invisible, faceless, shadowless; spineless You cannot see it, touch it, dodge it, bear it A scoundrel feeding on you little by little making you hungry for something that you cannot define It exists when you think and when you don’t think; it appears on your face It sleeps when you sleep but wakes you up during your sleep It tricks … Continue reading Depression Oppression – Poem#27 – National Poetry Month

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National Poetry Month

Time For Change – Poem#26 – National Poetry Month

Life makes you silent, may be just for a moment amidst the bustle it forces you to realize that your existence will be recognized only when you cease to exist and then it will be too late for them and for you It is not a negative thought it is not your entire existence that is in question just a part of it a part, … Continue reading Time For Change – Poem#26 – National Poetry Month

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Education, Events, Reading

San Jose Poetry festival 2015

Attended the San Jose Poetry Festival on Sunday April 12th. A full day spend with poets and poetry lovers. Anatomy of poetry, workshops, Featured readings, Haiku session, world Poetry, Highschool Poets, Poetry Slam, and finally open mic. The interesting thing about such events is that the moment they end you need more of them. Happy to have attended the same and was able to listen … Continue reading San Jose Poetry festival 2015

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