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16 Mar 2018

Celebrating Learning & Innovation – The Museum Of Failure

The winner takes it all! Winning at any cost seems to be the modern mantra – whether in business, politics … Read More

Apple, Coke, Colgate, Failure, Innovation, Learning, Museum of Failure, Nokia, Success, Tech Innovation
Music Entertainment Business
24 Oct 2015

How Taylor Swift Is Shaking Off The Music Entertainment Business?

Is Taylor Swift The New Challenger For Indra Nooyi, Sheryl Sandberg, Mary Barra, Marissa Mayer? Taylor Swift Is A Clever … Read More

Apple, Apple Music, Entertainment, Music Entertainment, Spotify, Taylor Swift
8 Jun 2015

The 90 Second Summary Of Apple WWDC 2015

Apple WWDC 2015 – The beginning of generalization of Apple? Apple Music: Apple Music is the most anticipated and biggest … Read More

Apple, Apple Music, Apple WWDC, ApplePay, Beats, Beats1, Carplay, El Capitan, News, WWDC 2015
6 Mar 2015

Top 10 Impressions From Mobile World Congress 2015

Mobile World Congress Is The Mecca Of The Mobile Industry. Nearly 90,000 People Landed In Barcelona For The 2015 Edition. … Read More

Apple, Facebook, Ford, Google, Mobile, Mobile Trends, Mobile World Congress, MWC, Samsung, Wearables
Amazon Fire - The Smartphone With A Purpose !
20 Jun 2014

Amazon Fire – The Smartphone With A Purpose !

The crowded and the unkind Mobile Handset Market has a new arrival – Amazon’s Smartphone ‘Fire’. Will it herald the … Read More

Amazon, Apple, Blackberry, Fire, Firefly, iPhone, Mobile, Mobile Devices, Mobile Handsets, Smartphone
Jobs: The Genius Is Missing !
24 Aug 2013

Jobs: The Genius Is Missing !

Jobs Movie is a big letdown. I am an Apple fan. I am a Apple consumer since early 2000s. I … Read More

Apple, Jobs Movie, Jobs Movie Review, JobsMovie, Steve Jobs
19 Jan 2012

CES 2012 Impressions

Rutesh shared with me “CES 2012 Impressions” by Chetan Sharma. It is indeed a good read and gives key indicators … Read More

Apple, CES 2012, Cool, Cool Technologies, Future, iPad, iPhone, Mobile, Nokia, Samsung, Tablets
Steve Jobs Dies - His Legacy Lives On !
6 Oct 2011

Steve Jobs Dies – His Legacy Lives On !

The Tech World Was Hit By A Shocking News Today – Death Of Steve Jobs ! Adjectives & Adjectives Will … Read More

Apple, Death, Steve Jobs
10 Sep 2011

Apple’s Sucess In Numbers !

Here is an interesting InfoGraphic on Apple’s Success

Apple, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mobile, Smartphone, Steve Jobs, Tablet
Blackberry PlayBook Launched In India
23 Jun 2011

Blackberry PlayBook Launched In India

The much-awaited Blackberry PlayBook is here ! Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM) on Wednesday announced the launch of BlackBerry PlayBook … Read More

Advait Vaidya, Apple, Blackberry, India, iPad, Playbook, Salman Khan, Samsung Galaxy, Tablet
15 Apr 2010

iPhone OS 4.0 – Apple Delivers!

Apple launched the most awaited and exciting update to its iPhone software – iPhone OS 4.0. Steve Jobs unveiled the … Read More

Apple, InfoStretch, iPhone, iPhone OS 4, Mobile Applications, Mobile Apps
28 Jan 2010

Apple iPad Review

Apple iPad is here! Is it between iPhone and MacBook Air? Is it worth it? Do I need it? Read … Read More

Apple, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, iSlate, Macbook Air, Stephen Fry, Tablet
27 Nov 2009

Top 5 Business Smartphones & The Rise of Android

CIO Sanity Savers listed 2009’s Best Business Smartphones. They are: 1.    BlackBerry Tour 2.    Apple iPhone 3GS 3.    Palm Pre … Read More

Android, Apple, Blackberry, Blackberry Tour, Business Smartphone, Droid, HTC, iPhone, Nokia, Palm, Smartphone
5 Nov 2009

Apple App Store Crosses 100,000 Apps

The Apple App Store has now crossed 100,000 Apps. As per Apple’s official press release, users from 77 countries have … Read More

App Store, Apple, Apps, iPhone
10 Aug 2009

Blackberry Desktop on Mac

Blackberry Desktop on Mac is finally happening ! Passionate Apple and Blackberry Fans like me faced a typical problem – … Read More

Apple, Blackberry, Blackberry 8320, Blackberry Desktop, iTunes, Mac OS X, PocketMac, Research In Motion, Sync
26 Feb 2009

Apple’s Browser : Safari 4 Beta

Apple launched Safari 4 Beta, the new improved version of its browser. It has amazing look and feel, in keeping … Read More

Apple, Browser, Mac, Mac S, Safari, Safari 4
25 Feb 2009

Magnet’s New Product – Picture Puzzle for Mac

Magnet Technologies is proud to present our new product – Picture Puzzle for Mac. Picture Puzzle is a Mac OSX … Read More

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Pathaan Review: The Same Old Bollywood! Pathan is Pathaan Review: The Same Old Bollywood!

Pathan is a typical Bollywood masala - pulsating action, amazing thrills, picturesque locations, songs, Bhai and paisa vasool entertainment. An average predictable fare! A family entertainer! 

The movie is a typical spy thriller with ample doses of patriotism, corportization of terror and use of bio-warfare. The film is trying hard to be a Hollywood flick! SRK and Deepika sizzlingly exist but it is John Abraham and Dimple that steal the show with their steadfast performances! The movie is the launch of SRK as action hero where every other superstar has an action franchise. But SRK is diluted and the movie is actually a big disservice to the legend. Pyrrhic victory! 

Pathaan is yet another template movie from the corporate Yashraj. The brilliance and art of Yashraj has been silenced by the commercial and lazy considerations. 

The outstanding response to Pathaan is symbolic of our love for Cinema and SRK. It is a message to dismiss frivolous diversionary elements and focus on the real agenda. Chak De India and Swades have given a bigger message of patriotism than Pathaan.  SRK is a charmer who has given us matchless happiness and love - the success of Pathan is love for an attacked star and a tortured father. 

Bollywood is neither gone nor it can be back with movies like this! Real Bollywood is in 2022’s Jalsa, Monica O My Darling, Love Hostel etc. 

Pathaan - An average paisa vasool family entertainer! 

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Happy Republic Day! #india #republicday Pic: Sh Happy Republic Day!

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Congratulations Team RRR - RRR Becomes The First I Congratulations Team RRR - RRR Becomes The First Indian Film To Win The Golden Globe Award! A Proud Moment For India As “Naatu Naatu” Wins The Golden Globe Award For Best Original Song! “Naatu Naatu” beats Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga! Take A Bow M M Keeravani and S S Rajamouli! 

#NaatuNaatu #GoldenGlobes  #GoldenGlobes2023  #RRRMovie
The magic begins…A divine and soulful start to 2 The magic begins…A divine and soulful start to 2023!

Saptak 2023 begins with the legendary Begum Parveen Sultana’s Krishna Bhakti thumri, energetic Ustaad Amaan Ali Bangash and amazing Shri Anuj Anjaria! 

The musical feast is on….
Wishing you an amazing year with a purpose, prospe Wishing you an amazing year with a purpose, prosperity and peace. 

May you paint the professional and personal canvas with bold dreams and purposeful actions. Celebrate the work of art with loved ones and happy self! And share our gifts with the larger world! 

May you and the family enjoy great success, fabulous health and eternal happiness!

Happy New Year 2023!

Enjoy!

#happynewyear #happynewyear2023 #welcome2023
The Bollywood Review - 2022 Quick Summary: 1. So The Bollywood Review - 2022

Quick Summary:

1. Southern Spice was the topic of Bollywood in 2022. Did Bollywood lose the plot to Southern entertainers? Yes and No. 
2. Indian audience has been pampered by best of the global cinema in the last two years of Covid. The mediocrity is shunned. Template movie making is rejected. 
3. Bollywood was indeed outclassed by Southern movies in the big budget masala category - RRR is roaring across India and making an impact at Oscars. Kantara posters are in North India. KGF2 rules. Pre-Bahubali days, no South Indian movie would last beyond a week in North. Today, they are having a golden run. Southern movies have shown that audience will return to cinema - give them worthy content! 
4. Ponniyn Selvan 1, Yashoda, Sita Ramam and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He have continued the Southern supremacy. Radhe Shyam proved that audience is unforgiving. 
5. Bollywood's Brahmastra to Southern challenge was a mixed success - did not live to expectations. The biggest Bollywood blockbuster was also a Southern remake - Drishyam 2. 
6. Remember 100 crore club? In 2019, 100 crore was passe, 200 crore was becoming common and 300 crore club was the new sign of success. In 2022, only a few movies hit the 100 crore club - Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files, Bhool Bhulaiya 2, Brahmastra and Drishyam 2. Clearly, audience is spending money wisely and Bollywood is bleeding with its self-inflicted wounds. 
7. Shamshera, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, Lala Singh Chaddha, Liger, Ram Setu, Cirkus, Jayesbhai Jordaar - Perfect examples of big names and big banners producing duds. 
8. Bollywood did have amazing movies in 2022 as well - but they did not capture the headlines. The list is showcased below. 
9. Gujarati Film Industry came out of age and had a steady churn of interesting movies. 
10. Alia maintained her numero uno status with Gangubai. She was also a part of Brahmastra, Darlings and RRR. Shefali Shah rose with Salsa, Darlings and Dr G - not to forget Delhi Crime 2 and Humans. 

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The Banshees Of Inisherin: Melancholic. Macabre. M The Banshees Of Inisherin: Melancholic. Macabre. Maddening. Morbid. Must-Watch. 

An impeccable, thought provoking and insightful epic of human relationships and life!

When friendships break!
When existential questions hurt!

Just like every other day, Padraic visits his best friend Colm for the ritualistic trip to the local pub. Colm refuses to speak and breaks the friendship which devastates Padraic to no end. Padraic persists on winning back his friend but Colm is equally stubborn and threatens to cut off his fingers one by one if Padriac does not back off! Ouch! And shockingly, he walks the talk! Heart-breaking and horrifying! 

What a story....what an impressive set of eclectic characters!

Colm is a thinker who wants to have a purposeful life and leaving a lasting impression on the world! His icy cold rejection of Colm is incisive - "I just don’t like you no more”! 
Padraic just wants to be nice human being and feels kindness is what one will be remembered for! His reactions to Colm as well as his interactions with animals are moving! 

And what an ending! Will not spoil the beans...tell what you think of it?

Colin Farell and Brendan Gleeson's chemistry as two friends at odd is amazing! The whole range of emotions from confusion to shock to anger is well a master class in acting - expressed with eyes and body language! Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan are rock solid and lift the movie to a next level. 

Martin McDonagh focusses on human relationship and small town absurdities with the backdrop of war in a remote Irish island. Life in a judgemental and probing community can be claustrophobic and maddening! The writing and screenplay is very meaningful and incisive - translated impeccably on the big screen with an emphatic treatment! The cinematography is a character in itself and transports you to the beautifully Irish countryside. The visuals and music have a calming effect - acting as a meditative healing amidst the melancholic pain! 

A movie that will touch you and set you thinking! 

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What is the real you? #love #happiness #sunshine What is the real you?

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