For Big Ideas to catch on they need Short Films more than Big Names
How does change happen? It happens in many ways but the most powerful in my opinion is when you can create a glimpse that give people a long vision into the future. That is exactly what the young film maker John Samuel has achieved through his 90 second micro short film ‘Allagi’. ALLAGI is a Greek word and means the CHANGE or shift or transition. … Continue reading For Big Ideas to catch on they need Short Films more than Big Names
Paying with Life #69 of 365 Poems
I filled a mouth full of coins though the price of each word was not fully negotiated I did not know what it would get me may be a poem of the darkest hours of man’s futile attempts to dream may be the finest moments of a short story it could be a long cold chapter in a chilling mystery but I had no interest … Continue reading Paying with Life #69 of 365 Poems
Don’t try to turn the Wheel Back by BANNING Creative Work; You will Fail
“If you would like to be enlightened on our society and the times we live in, then read my work. However, if you are unable to stand to read my work, it means that it is our times and society today that you cannot stand.” These are the words of Saadat Hassan Manto when his work was labeled as vulgar and obscene in Lahore. Whenever … Continue reading Don’t try to turn the Wheel Back by BANNING Creative Work; You will Fail
On Violence and Non Violence – The rule should be quite simple; or is it?
It does not matter what your politics is, what your belief system is, what your religion is, how you are related to me, what your gender is, what your age is or who you are; If you think violence can be a means to anything then we have a disagreement. We might agree 99% of the time on matters of life and death but that … Continue reading On Violence and Non Violence – The rule should be quite simple; or is it?
Gauri Lankesh’s KIlling – When Free Speech has to pay a high Price
In the morning when I heard the news about Gauri Lankesh’s Killing, I was first numb and then angry and I penned something but then waited. I decided to read more responses. I read several posts and references of ‘Hindu Terror’. But in my mind I said if the Assailants were unidentified how come people call out Hindu Terror so early. Yes there is a … Continue reading Gauri Lankesh’s KIlling – When Free Speech has to pay a high Price
Deceit #68 of 365 Poems
there is deceit that you can never see. smiles that were never there. tears that are due for later. things that will never change. words that went unsaid. days swallowed by nights. laughters hiding in time. brutal tales of unspoken Grief. and finally there will be a Party. And if you are not invited You are the one -Vinod- Continue reading Deceit #68 of 365 Poems
The whereabouts – #67 of 365 Poems
ring the bell my summer love let there me no reason for a why, a when and a how In the not so distant future you will ask me why and I will tell you why how when and even where Life is short and you know it -Vinod- Continue reading The whereabouts – #67 of 365 Poems
Go Free #66 of 365 Poems
Drinking from a dream – I build a reality on borrowed time From gorgeous lands to lonely waters. In the plain beauty of clear skies I sit down on a marble floor And open the book one more time. nice times await us to treat our withering hopes to feed our mind’s hunger All ropes are now cut and the horses are free -Vinod Continue reading Go Free #66 of 365 Poems
I Agree #65 of 365 Poems
I don’t agree with anyone 100% I always have issues with everyone. Which also means I agree with everyone on something or the other The problem though is people are more interested in my disagreements ‘disagreements go viral’ but agreements sleep in forced insignificance I Agree -Vinod- Continue reading I Agree #65 of 365 Poems
Carpe Diem!!! Rhea – Seize the Day
Today Rhea started her new Journey in College and commuting from home. Though I have always loved my SF commute with that refreshing time to all by myself, I wanted to feel how it is 6 years later. Rahi joined me and today we took the 6:30 AM BART from Union City. I am sure Rhea will take some time to enjoy the early commute … Continue reading Carpe Diem!!! Rhea – Seize the Day
Vinod Narayan 