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The forgotten heroes of Azad Hind Fauj : Saraswati Rajamani
Freedom came at a very big price. Only those who fought for it knew its value. Some were remembered. Some were forgotten. World applauds Gandhi’s thoughts and actions but hardly pay any heed to the...
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Bhediya (2022) : A thrilling homage to the Werewolf legend
Werewolves, Vampires, Apparitions always fascinated me. There is something refreshing about the dark side of nature. It is scary yet interesting. Girls started falling in love with Vampires and...
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The spiritual significance of Kashi
A city steeped in myth, Kashi (also known as Benaras) is a revered destination frequented by pilgrims, travelers, sanyasis and aghoris. Believed to be a place of salvation, Kashi was once the abode of...
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Werewolves: Myth or Reality
Supernatural elements have always fascinated me. Whenever I face writer’s block, horror genre gives me the boost to come out with an interesting tale on the darker side of nature which is filled with...
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Musical Musings of a writer: Memories of Radio Station & Tape Recorder
When was the last time I heard a melodious song I could hum in my lonely moments. It seems like melody has vanished from life. There are no memorable songs to hear or see. Soulful music is becoming...
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Murarbaji Deshpande – The defender of Purandar Fort
Sometimes you don’t choose the story. The story chooses you. I had experienced such visions or premonitions about a certain story instructing me to write about it. Is it divine intervention? I may...
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Is Conjuring movie inspired by real life paranormal cases?
In 1970’s ‘The Exorcist’ movie redefined horror genre with its brilliant direction. A girl possessed by a demonic force became the theme for several horror movies. The 2004 horror movie – Exorcist:...
View ArticleThe city of Hampi
“The abode of bygone ruins, rusty colors and fascinating landscape” A haven of serenity surrounded by captivating remains of a glorious empire called Vijaynagar, Hampi is a UNESCO World heritage site....
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Damodar Hari Chapekar: The patriot who never got his due
‘Every man dies, not everyone really lives’ – lines from movie ‘Braveheart’ Dedicated to great patriot Damodar Hari chapekar The revolutionary action of a young man named Damodar Hari Chapekar changed...
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Far from the madding crowd, In the solace of mountains
Thomas Hardy’s classic novel – Far from the madding crowd resonates so well with the crowdy life of city. This title is one of my favorites which I have used in many of my articles. In the bustling...
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Edgar Allan Poe : An alcoholic wastrel or a skilled wordsmith
If I had to describe Edgar Allan Poe in one word, it would be simply “genius”. A versatile wordsmith who faced poverty, gloominess & sickness all his life, Poe created a niche for himself in world...
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Walks to remember: Memories of the forgotten roads
Someone has wisely said that journey is beautiful than destination. It is the experience of journey that gives meaning to movement. When we reach our destination or goal, the experience makes us...
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Mina Harker : Famous literary character from Bram Stoker’s Dracula
‘I have crossed oceans of time to find you’ – lines from 1992 movie: Dracula Even vampires fall in love. The power of love is so strong that a vampire resurrects to unite with the love of his past...
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Pashupatinath Temple: A shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva
A holy shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath Temple is a highly visited holy destination revered by spiritual dwellers, devotees and foreign tourists. Located in the proximity of holy Bagmati...
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Book of Ram: Understanding the great king of Ishvaku dynasty
O beloved son of Kaushalya,Dawn is about to break,O lion amongst men,Be pleased to open your eyes.And perform the duties of the day The legend of Ram is so vast that even one lifetime falls short to...
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Public Enemies: The rise and fall of gangster John Dillinger
The 2009 gangster movie – Public Enemies was on my viewing list for a long time. The movie was classic in its own. I regret not seeing earlier. It reminded me of 2013 Bollywood gangster flick –...
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Monsoon Memories
‘The woman is rain, and when she falls, she is a monsoon, To love is her to drown.”Who says Monsoon only brings floods, waterlogging and power cuts. It quenches the thirst of the parched earth. It...
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The forgotten roads: Memories of old book shops that inspired me to read
Every road has story of its own. Mine too had. The roads I took to walk led me to knowledge, wisdom and maturity. I miss the roads which once led me to bookshops. Though the distance from my home to...
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Is movie Madhumati inspired by Ruskin bond’s supernatural short story?
The old classic movie – Madhumati closely resembles Ruskin Bond’s short story – The Wilson’s Bridge. Though both the stories – of Madhumati and Gulabi are different, their setting is based in mountain...
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Werewolf: A thrilling legend on lycans by C.A, Kincaid
What is the connection between the full moon and werewolf? Do such shapeshifting creatures exist? Though scientific thinkers dismiss such theories as mere product of imagination, no one can deny that...
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