Miracle on the 34th Street (1947)
A feel-good and light-hearted film that’s in the league of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Mr.Smith goes to Washington”, this film is about the existence of Santa Claus. Santa Claus (a man named Kris Krinkle)…
Memories in March (2010)
Reverence is what I predominantly have for Bengal, Bengali culture, Bengali films, Bengali Literature and Rituparno Ghosh is someone who is right on top of the list. So, when I stumbled upon this film on…
2 Guys 3 Girls and a Mad Professor
Way back in 2004, one of my friends, M, was reading this book and has asked me to read it as well but this somehow didn’t happen. While M and I got busy with our…
Business Maharajas
Just finished reading this book called “Business Maharajas” authored by Gita Piramal. Profiles of seven ace businessmen of India have been presented in a precise yet complete manner. Dhirubhai Ambani, Aditya Birla, Brij Mohan Khaitan,…
Brida – Paulo Coelho
Just finished reading Brida. I love Paulo Coelho because his stories are simple yet profound and also, the tale is gripping. Even though I didn’t enjoy ‘Brida’ as much as I did “The Alchemist” or…
Yanni in words
Have been reading Yanni’s autobiography, Yanni in Words. Probably one of my most favourite autobiographies of all-time. This is such an honest account without inhibitions and inspiring at the same time – especially when Yanni states…
In the Dark – Al Stewart
Lyrics of the song ‘In the Dark’ from Al Stewart’s album “Seemed Like a Good Idea at that Time”. It’s just pure coincidence that this is being posted just after the “Royal Wedding” -k They…
My Stroke of Insight – Jill Bolte Taylor
This 2008 TED talk is moving and insightful at once. More often than not, the scientific community always looks for analytical evidence. Jill, even though a neuroanatomist, for once, lets her feelings and experience out…
Three days to see -Helen Keller
This is an essay by Helen Keller who was blind and deaf from her infancy. She tries to answer the question “What would you look at if you had just three days of sight?” -k….