Note-2 Many of the Scrum Rules are being Ignored
As part of a retrospective a few sprints back with one of the team that I work with something interesting happened. Since things are remote we do the Retrospective also remotely and not at the same time and most people just add their update on to a wiki. As I review them I see these words stacked alone in a column in a table. “Many … Continue reading Note-2 Many of the Scrum Rules are being Ignored
Note-1 When I sit to write
I sat down and decided to write. I did not have a place to go doing that. It was more to discover the present where I am. The question that I asked for a year was this ‘What will I write if I sit to write something every day?’ The answer to the question was a year long writing project. Then after a year and … Continue reading Note-1 When I sit to write
What is that moment in life that changed everything?
I am not sure if I can ever reduce my life into a one moment in life that changed everything. Looking back I can probably stop at various junctures in life that seem decisive in the later part of life. One single moment, I don’t think so. But I have heard people say that there was this one moment, a chance meeting, a decision they … Continue reading What is that moment in life that changed everything?
‘Attention Please’ on Netflix needs more than your attention
An amazing Malayalam movie has just started streaming on Netflix. Don’t miss it. ‘Attention please’ written and directed by Jithin Issac Thomas will make you the 7th in the six character movie. I should say 8th in the seven character movie as we also have a centipede that makes its appearance frequently. The movie is a wonderful minimalist recipe that will give you maximum value. … Continue reading ‘Attention Please’ on Netflix needs more than your attention
What are we afraid of ?
Fear is that emotion many of us don’t like to be in. But I guess we all are afraid of something or the other. Some fears are genuine while some others are not. The question to each one of us is what are we afraid of? Once you find the answer (or all answers) to it what is the next logical step? Live with it? … Continue reading What are we afraid of ?
Watch the movie ‘Lucky’ on Mubi
For those who do not know what Mubi is, it is a streaming service that has hand picked movies from many languages. You also get to watch a lot of movies from the independent scene. It is a treasure for film students. My inability to watch movies without distraction on OTT is what has prevented me from watching many great movies on Mubi. But Lucky … Continue reading Watch the movie ‘Lucky’ on Mubi
The Woman King – A Wonderful Watch with Great Performances
Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Thusa Mbedu, Sheila Atim give an amazing performance in The Woman King. The story goes back to 1840s and is based on the true story of the woman warriors in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey. It is said they were a 5000+ strong army called Agojie and they fought for their king and to protect their kingdom. The main character … Continue reading The Woman King – A Wonderful Watch with Great Performances
What is your favorite book and why?
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?
Barbarian in the theaters
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
Watching Medieval when Critics gave it only 35%
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%
Vinod Narayan 