Ashok Karania
  • Home
  • About Ash
    • About Ash
    • Exec Profile
  • Organisation
    • Infostretch
    • Gujaratilexicon
    • Moodcafe
    • Mobile Monday Ahmedabad
  • Resources
    • Doctoral Thesis
    • TEDx
    • Presentations
    • Travel Photos
    • Videos
  • All Posts
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Media Kit
  • Home
  • About Ash
    • About Ash
    • Exec Profile
  • Organisation
    • Infostretch
    • Gujaratilexicon
    • Moodcafe
    • Mobile Monday Ahmedabad
  • Resources
    • Doctoral Thesis
    • TEDx
    • Presentations
    • Travel Photos
    • Videos
  • All Posts
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Media Kit

Apple

Home » Apple
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

Apple, Game, Mac, Mac Software, Memory

About Ash

Dreamer. Traveler. Technocrat. Cinephile. Mentor. Speaker. Blogger. Father. Son. Husband. Friend. Idiot. Work In Progress.
Read More

Recent Posts

  • RRR Movie Review: Riveting. Ravishing. Restless. Rudimentary. 
  • Prayas – Expressing Ourselves Through Art
  • Jalsa: A Gripping Layered Moral Drama

Categories

ashokkarania
Nature Is Art Of God #art #nature #bliss #happine Nature Is Art Of God #art #nature #bliss #happiness #workofart #divineart
We express ourselves through art! Prayas - an am We express ourselves through art! Prayas - an amazing expression of creativity and beauty by students of Vranda Arts. Loved the energy and excitement of young kids as they explained their work and thought process. Thanks to Vranda Rathi for inspiring the kids and giving the same platform as senior artists at Hutheesing Visual Art Centre. Thanks to Vranda’s mentoring and the awesome talent of young minds, I am confident we will see independent art exhibition of her proteges very soon! The future is bright, beautiful and spectacularly bewitching! #art #childrenart #artwithheart #artist
Jalsa: A Gripping Layered Moral Drama What happe Jalsa: A Gripping Layered Moral Drama What happens when an apostle of truth tries to hide something? What happens when momentary lapse threatens to derail an entire career and image? What happens to ethics and values when life stress tests it? Jalsa is a story of two unequal yet equal women whose life changes due to a twist of fate. Maya Menon is the face of truth of a digital channel. An accident threatens to derail her career and life. She is a mother of specially abled son who shares a great rapport with house-maid Rukshana and grandmother. Rukshana is a maid from the margins who makes an attempt to hold on to a life of dignity. She takes pride in her work and honesty like her boss Maya. Maya is imperfect, sassy, bossy, vulnerable, confused, rebellious, smart. Rukshana is real, raw, righteous, proud, hopeful, humane. The outburst of Maya on her defenceless son is one of the highlights. A great potential lay in other characters. Young journalist who is obstinate and wanting to break a story. An honest cop who is fearing a blemish on verge of his retirement. A youngster crazy about social media likes. Divorced husband. But the director ensures that the focus is on the core story and two strong fiery women. The movie is not judgemental. The conflict is hidden. No over attention-seeking melodrama. Beyond gender and religion. It has one of the best beginnings that keeps you hooked. Great production values. The ending will determine the way you relate to the movie. Weird like Maya and life? Improbable? Or a hurried climax - which not everyone appreciates! Watch it! #jalsa #amazonprime #indiancinema #indianfilm #newrelease #bollywood #jalsareview #hindimovies #movies #moviereview #life #choices #morality #dilemma
Thappad se darr nahin lagta Will Smith, pyaar se l Thappad se darr nahin lagta Will Smith, pyaar se lagta hai - The pursuit of happiness and love makes us human! #willsmith #bollywood #chrisrock #slapgate #oscars
RRR Movie Review: Riveting. Ravishing. Restless. R RRR Movie Review: Riveting. Ravishing. Restless. Rudimentary. Breathtaking. Stylish. Hypnotic. The Big Screen Extravaganza from 'Bahubali' Rajamouli. Fast and Furious with 'Naacho Naacho' Gladiator with Bromance! Adjectives aside, Rise Roar Revolt (RRR) is a paisa vasool entertainer with overflowing action, creative thrills and visual marvels. A story of two revolutionaries - Fire Raju and Water Bheem - who take on the might of British empire. Bheem is on a mission to rescue a little girl that is forcefully taken away by a British Lord Scott and his cruel wife. Raju is a a loyal officer whose assignment is to stop and arrest Bheem. Rajamouli weaves the magic and melodrama as ‘friends turn foe turn friends’. The Fire & Water elements are presented in a compelling fashion. The camaraderie is authentic. Watch-out for spell-bounding drama - the unleashing of animals, the bridge scene, Raju's capture of a freedom fighter etc. 'Naacho Naacho' song deserves a special credit. The film is not without its flaws. The film drags in the second half and story does not hold firmly. The emotional depth is missing. Ajay Devgan & Alia Bhatt ensure Bollywood diversity in their cameos. Despite its length and loopholes, RRR's magic works like a charm. The film is technically perfect with awesome production values and world-class Hollywood matching VFX. Bahubali with its romance, emotional core, revenge, Katappa and overall glamour remains a much better Rajamouli movie. RRR - Load, Aim & Shoot! Watch it on the big screen only! #RRR #indiancinema #indianfilm #newrelease #bollywood #tollywood #RRRreview
The Kashmir Files Review: A Heart-Wrenching Story The Kashmir Files Review: A Heart-Wrenching Story That Needs To Be Told! Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ is a heart-wrenching story of the massacre of Kashmiri Pandits and their forced displacement from their own homeland. The movie is based on the testimonies of Kashmiri Pandit victims. The story is driven from the perspective of Krishna Pandit (Darshan) who is fighting a college election on the ‘Kashmir Cause’. He is divided between his college professor’s political views and his personal family history. His grand father Pushkar Nath Pandit (Anupam Kher) and his story is central to the movie. Anupam Kher gives a masterclass in acting and is the core of the movie. He gives movie the emotional depth - which is otherwise missing in the movie. watch out for his dementia portion or his crying suffering! Awesome! Pallavi Joshi (Co-producer and Director’s wife) is very impressive as Professor Menon and makes the desired impact. Mithun Chakroborty and the ensemble cast could have done better. Darshan Kumar is confused. The movie is lengthy and could have done with better editing. It becomes a documentary. The screenplay clearly falters in second half and movie defeats its own purpose - sounding like a sermon. The movie leaves a lot to imagination about actual governments and outfits and operators - not artistic representation but sticking to a narrative of its own. #thekashmirfiles #bollywood #moviereview #kashmir
Spread the color of happiness and love! Spray th Spread the color of happiness and love! Spray the shades of sunshines and kindness! May the beautiful colors and magical energy of Holi make your life cheerful and joyful! Celebrating the vibrant hues of our amazing connect today and forever! Happy Holi! #holi #holifestival #colors #colorsoflife #festival #lifeisbeautiful #sunshine #kindess #happiness #love
Badhaai Do Review: A Lavender Marriage Story Yaar Badhaai Do Review: A Lavender Marriage Story Yaar koi samajhta nahi… Aur samjhana kyun hai?” (No one understands. Why explain?) Rajkumar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar are closeted members of LGBTQ+ community, who struggle to live a normal life. They forge a marriage of convenience to dodge family pressures and taunts while living their own real lives in a clandestine manner. Comic twists and turns create interesting situations. The movie depicts an excellent picture of the dynamics of small-town families when a ‘disease’ is detected in the family - stereotype reactions, stigma, rejections etc. Equally beautiful is the sensitive portrayal of emotional upheavals of the homosexuals. A few scenes indeed are truly heart touching and move you! Rajkumar Rao is in majestic form as a ‘Homocop’ while Bhumi shines as an unapologetic lesbian. They are comfortable in their skin and both the actors shine! Rajkumar’s suffocation is visible in his uniform, mannerism and restrained behavior. One can be MCP despite not being straight. Loved the North Eastern newcomer Chum Durang as a lead and she does a valiant job as she owns the screen with panache! Gulshan Deviah rocks in a short cameo. The strong ensemble cast does an outstanding job and lift the ordinary scenes to next level. The music is excellent - check out songs: Atak Gaya, Hum The Seethe Saadhe, Maange Manzooriyan. Stong screenplay and good writing. But the movie is stretched and narrative goes off-track. Often the film tries too hard and comedy does dilute the impact - but it does not trivialise or disrespect the suffering of homosexuals. After Shubh Mangal Zyaada Savdhaan and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Tok Aisa Laga, Badhaai Do carries forward the conversation on same-sex marriages. Aligarh remains the best LGBTQ+ move! Badhaai Do is a good movie but could have been bolder and braver! #badhaaido #bollywood #newrelease #hindimovies #movies #weekend #netflix #badhaaidoreview #moviereview #LGBTQ #rainbow #pride #gay #lesbian #homosexual #human
Load More... Follow on Instagram
Aditya | Ads | Ahmedabad | Article | Bollywood | Books | Career | Cinenomics | Classical Gyan
Contrarian View | Food For Thought | Gandhi | Gujarati Localization | InfoStretch

© 2022 Ashok Karania