Watched Dangal two weeks back. Was contemplating if it should be a short Video Review or in the Blog. Figured that while I love watching a movie making a video is way more tough. So here are my Dangal thoughts. In a time when people shout ‘I am proud to be an Indian’ in the same voice they say women’s dressing sense is the root of … Continue reading My Dangal Thoughts – The choice between making proud and feeling Pride
Most times when you look back at a year you feel it is short, especially when compared with the stretch of life that lay in the past. And then sometimes the year is too long that even a lifetime is short to get rid of the remnants of it from oneself. And then what about a year and a half or two years… longer and … Continue reading The long years – Sunday Musings
So we all have heard people talk about phases in life and while we think phases are a natural progression, it is also forced through both internal and external factors. I have often asked myself when does phases change, childhood, teen, youth, family, kids.. etc… etc… these are quite straight forward. But some phases happen in between that breaks the traditional phases into multiple pieces and this … Continue reading When you peel yourself; it is not always pretty or sweet; But the truth is worth the effort.. Peel Off
There is an honor even with criminals and the sad part is the Saudis have stooped so low by their sick assistance to build 200 mosques in Germany so the refugees can pray. The news is on Independent.co.uk Saudi Arabia offers Germany 200 mosques – one for every 100 refugees who arrived last weekend I am still not sure if it is a satire or … Continue reading Saudis say they will build mosques for refugees – Who are they Insulting?
Yesterday I posted a picture of Rahi and told the story of how he gave the change (after buying ice cream) to a girl who he did not know and did not have enough money. The picture got so many likes and comments and people said how cute and good he is etc.. etc… and while I thank everyone for their kind words, I want … Continue reading Fireballs from Bubbles
I saw common man’s because most of the people I see are Yogis of people objecting Yoga. I am just a fat guy trying to lose some weight. Today was International Yoga day and I have seen the excitement with many and the ridicule from another quarter and thought a post would be nice. I don’t know in depth about Yoga, though we had a … Continue reading A common man’s thoughts on Yoga, weight loss and Irrational claims
It says Dylann has confessed that he shot the people at the church to start a race war, but there were many who called him (and may be even now call ) a calm, well behaved but probably ‘mentally unstable’ young man. This post is for them Sir/Mam, When a person picks a gun (or guns) and walks into a place and kills innocent people then you … Continue reading Supporting the ‘Mental Illness’ Argument in Charleston Shooting? You should get treated first
Today I woke up to realize that something was changing. I was not able to identify simple things that make me happy. I am not sure if it is a problem or just a symptom. It is true that there has been some element volatility that have started surfacing recently in things I do. So if this symptom I wonder is about that transition … Continue reading Simple Things
It is quite interesting to note how we bias our thoughts. How much people put their well being in the hands of religious irrationality. Recently there was a lot of hue and cry over Suryanamaskar the popular yoga sequence which was made compulsory as part of a Yoga drill in india and the solution, drop Suryanamaskar and allow muslims to replace Sholokas (hindu chanting) by … Continue reading You need to de-link Physical Well being From Religious Dogma
Another Republic day in India and as I sat and watched the live telecast as always I was amazed at the diversity from where I came from. To be Indian is unlike anything else in this world. So I thought I will share a few of my favorite patriotic songs from yesteryears. aye mere watan ke logo The First is the song that moved Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to tears, Penned … Continue reading Favorite Indian Patriotic Songs from the movies of yesteryears
Vinod Narayan 