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7 Sep 2023

Jawan Review: Citizen Khan’s Massy Bollywood Masala Entertainer For The Political Bharat!

A Bollywood masala entertainer riding on the magic of Shah Rukh Khan as he fights the corrupt system! Read More

5 Sep 2023

Happy Teacher’s Day 2023

Happy Teachers Day Read More

Scam 2003 - Outliers

3 Sep 2023

When Impregnable Outliers & Strongest Stars Get Disillusioned!

Lessons on creating an enduring and thriving environment for Outliers from the series 'The Scam 2003' Read More

1 Sep 2023

Scam 2003: The Telgi Chutzpah Shines In An Average Fare!

The Scam 2003 Captures The Rags To Riches Story Of Stamp Paper Counterfeiter Abdul Karim Telgi Read More

23 Aug 2023

National Film Awards 2023

National Film Awards 2023 - Celebrating Excellence In Indian Cinema Read More

Made_In_Heaven_2

19 Aug 2023

Made In Heaven 2: Glam, Glitz & Grey – A Must Watch Iconoclastic Show !

Solid writing, powerful performances, iconoclast acts, pastel weddings, designer clothes, beautiful brides, charming grooms, top notch production values -... Read More

Movies

7 Sep 2023

Jawan Review: Citizen Khan’s Massy Bollywood Masala Entertainer For The Political Bharat!

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A Bollywood masala entertainer riding on the magic of Shah Rukh Khan as he fights the corrupt system! Read More

Scam 2003 - Outliers

3 Sep 2023

When Impregnable Outliers & Strongest Stars Get Disillusioned!

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Lessons on creating an enduring and thriving environment for Outliers from the series 'The Scam 2003' Read More

1 Sep 2023

Scam 2003: The Telgi Chutzpah Shines In An Average Fare!

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The Scam 2003 Captures The Rags To Riches Story Of Stamp Paper Counterfeiter Abdul Karim Telgi Read More

23 Aug 2023

National Film Awards 2023

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National Film Awards 2023 - Celebrating Excellence In Indian Cinema Read More

Made_In_Heaven_2

19 Aug 2023

Made In Heaven 2: Glam, Glitz & Grey – A Must Watch Iconoclastic Show !

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Solid writing, powerful performances, iconoclast acts, pastel weddings, designer clothes, beautiful brides, charming grooms, top notch production values - Made In Heaven Season 2 is a wonderful watch! Read More

Faadu A Love Story

11 Aug 2023

Faadu – A Love Story Review: A Slow But Refreshing Love Story

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Faadu is a clutter breaking slow burn love story powered by exceptional performances of Saiyami Kher and Pavail Gulati. Read More

Travelogues

25 Feb 2018

Europe’s Spectacular Immersive Train Experience – Bergensbanen

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Summary: – The Bergen – Oslo Train journey one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. – The … Read More

25 Feb 2018

Solo Travellers Interview: Bergensbanen, Petra & Solo Travelling Tips

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Solo Travellers Group had given me an opportunity to talk about my solo travels in the India meetup in Ahmedabad. … Read More

Travel Nostalgia

21 Nov 2017

Travel Nostalgia: The Making Of My TEDx Session

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“We are all refugees from our childhoods” – Mohsin Ahmed, How To Get Filthy Rich In Rising Asia It was … Read More

18 Feb 2017

Auschwitz – A Mirror Of Our Failure

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Summary: 1. Auschwitz is the global name of genocide. 2. What have we learnt from Auschwitz? Nothing! 3. Auschwitz is … Read More

The First Timer’s Guide To Barcelona

5 Jun 2015

The First Timer’s Guide To Barcelona

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Barcelona Is One Of The Top 10 Cities For Travel. It Has Everything for Everyone ! If you are visiting … Read More

An Evening In Vienna

26 Jan 2015

An Evening In Vienna

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Somedays are just designed special. It was one of those memorable days for us. Our conference day one had gone … Read More

Technology

7 Aug 2023

Apexon’s Strengthens Presence In India With Brand New Office In Ahmedabad

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Apexon CEO Sriniketh Chakravarthi Launched The State Of The Art Facility In Ahmedabad Read More

31 Jul 2023

GenAI: Making It Work For Your Business

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GenAI Is Cool & Hot - Simple Ideas To Make It Work For Your Business Read More

8 Oct 2022

Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard – A Gripping Crime Docu-Thriller!

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German FinTech’s Unicorn Silicon Valley Innovation From The Land Of Automobiles Black Turtleneck Wearing Witty CEO Death Threats, Thugs & … Read More

19 Sep 2020

Social Media – Frankenstein Resurrected?

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Is Social Media A Boon Or Bane? The Eternal Debate Continues In The New Netflix Documentary- Jeff Orlowski’s Docu-Drama ‘The … Read More

23 Mar 2019

A Long Story Short: Short Films Are Trending Big Time!

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Short Films are trending big time in India and other regions of the world. The current rise of short films … Read More

28 Oct 2018

The Future Of Fintech

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Technological changes and overall trends are often difficult to predict. What seems as the obvious future often fails to deliver, … Read More

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Doston Ki Gifts Special Hoti Hai! Payback from Sw

Doston Ki Gifts Special Hoti Hai!

Payback from Swati Snacks Vada Pav?

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The Weekends Are Sorted! All AI Algos & Kiddos K

The Weekends Are Sorted!

All AI Algos & Kiddos Know That Books Are One Of The Top 3 Splurges That I Celebrate!

Happy To See The Epic Works Of Friends In The Festive Shopping Of The Season!

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Jai Jinendra On this auspicious occasion, after t

Jai Jinendra

On this auspicious occasion, after the Paryushan and Samvatsari Pratikraman, we wish you all Micchami Dukkadam!

We ask forgiveness for any harm we may have caused you, by thoughts, words or actions, knowingly or unknowingly. 🙏🙏🙏

Michammi Dukkadam!

Karania Family

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! One of the most loved and

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

One of the most loved and revered God, Ganapati Bappa in a harbinger of joy and removal of obstacles!

As we welcome Ganesha in our homes and hearts, let’s reflect on the divine teachings of the wise and learned God. Humility, parental respect, duty, courage, compassion and forgiveness are some of the things that I admire!

May Ganesh Chaturthi bring infinite happiness, love, Modaks, peace and sunshine in our lives!

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Jawan Review: Citizen Khan’s Massy Bollywood Mas

Jawan Review: Citizen Khan’s Massy Bollywood Masala Entertainer For The Political Bharat!

Whistles, song, dance, crazy fans, popcorn stockout, SRK fans going crazy - The SRK masala blockbuster rides the Great Indian Theatre takeover! I saw the movie in a big non-multiplex screen on the first day and public was hysterical at every SRK act - entry, dance, dialogues, action! The southern spice and Bollywood superstar create magic!

‘Bete ko hath lagane se pehle, baap se baat kar’ got the maximum applause. Aryan - ticked!

The fight against the corrupt system - spearheaded by an army officer and his jailer son. Farmer suicides, dilapidated medical system, faulty arms deals, environment harming factories politician-businessmen nexus, international collaboration - all the ingredients for our hero to fight the system and stand up for common man.

After a spectacular opening act, SRK sets the pace with fiery Robinhood acts with the Chak De type womaniya squad. Nayanthara and Deepika are effective and glamourous. Vijay Sethupathi is underutilised - a stronger villain was definitely needed! The little girl is too cute and Sanjay Dutt is forced.

The Hollywood matching action and thrills are highly engaging. The pace dips in the second half and music is forgettable - unusual for a SRK movie. A stronger edit and sharper dialogue writing would have lifted the movie even further. Though the final climax with its big sermon and action ensures a strong ending.

Watch the total paisa vasool Bollywood masala potboiler! SRK is having fun as an action hero after his romantic hero days. Pathaan scores over Jawan but let the audience decide!

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Happy Teacher’s Day Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gur

Happy Teacher’s Day

Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara
Guru Sakshath Parambrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namaha

A teacher influences lives, creates tomorrow and inspires humanity! Teacher guides to develop hand (skills), head (knowledge) and heart (wisdom) with love, grace and humility!

Remembering the wisdom, love, guidance, warmth and values that I have received. I am because of these divine souls who have blessed the paths of many. I remember the debts that I owe to my parents, my friends, my colleagues and my seniors for being the guiding light in this journey. My best lessons came from my critics and adversities!

My mentors have never preached or given lessons - they have inspired me by their actions, ideas and presence.

#TeachersDay #teachers #gratitude

Gurez - A Road Less Travelled! #kashmir #soulfuel

Gurez - A Road Less Travelled!

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When Impregnable Outliers & Strongest Stars Get Di

When Impregnable Outliers & Strongest Stars Get Disillusioned!

One of the most pivotal points of ‘The Scam 2003’ is the turnaround of an upright, ethical and faultless government officer Madhusudhan Mishra. The vrituous and disciplined soldier has been toiling for years but has been ignored and often overlooked for promotions. He turns away the conniving scamster protagonist Abul Karim Telgi and his bribes. In fact, he invites Telgi to his office and publicly humiliates him in front of the entire staff for attempting to corrupt the system. He is impregnable.

Telgi is smart and ensures a promotion for the officer by greasing palms at the central government. The officer finally gets the promotion but he is devastated and unhappy. He questions that the system never saw decades of his work and loyalty. His entire career’s work was neglected but a scamster’s one act got him the promotion! His unhappiness and sense of bertrayal is real. On that fertile ground, Telgi ploughs his charisma and soft spoken charm to sow the seeds of his empire. By winning over Madhusudhan Mishra, he won a lottery and builds his network.

What are the lessons?

Majority of the corporates and government offices work because of the diligent and righteous professionals. Failing to create a system that acknolwedges, respects and encourages these individuals is a recipe for sub optimal success. The top management and HR function believe that the people stay for the paychecks but the outliers are driven by their own professional values and moral compass. Extraordinary leaders like Rockerfeller, Carnegie, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Tata, Narayan Murthy & Abdul Kalam shine as examples for pushing the envelope for a true meritoracy with human touch!

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