Fake News and Biased Journalism are both undeniable truths of these troubled times we live in. Haven't we all complained after getting a migraine from the incessant screaming that takes place on the 9pm news on TV? As a centrist, I often find myself at odds with both the Left and the Right depending on... Continue Reading →
Things I’d like to steal from the West: Talkshows
The aspect that I’ve come to love and appreciate the most has been the ability of the hosts to make critical, even scathing, commentary on the state of their nation, of-course wrapped in a healthy serving of jokes!
Will we experience the magic again?
The last time I was denied tickets at the counter was Ghajini, over a decade ago! This time around I imagine I would be welcomed with open arms (what is the equivalent of a flying kiss for a hug, I wonder?)
Bulbbul
Bulbbul is a fairy tale, on the slightly scarier, supernatural side. I’d be disappointed if I expected a “horror” movie, it isn’t one and shouldn’t be mistaken as one either.
Stars
Those were simpler times, innocent too. Social Media wasn’t as pervasive & all-consuming like it is today. And they were truly “Stars”- Distant, Elusive, Awe-inspiring, Aspirational.
Ballerina of the Month January 2019
Keeping alive our glorious tradition of crowning an industrious and gifted student every month, we’re extremely elated to announce that Anwesha Ahuja has been bestowed with the regal title of “Ballerina of the Month for January 2019”.
Exam Advisory
LDAB has exams this November, and there's an international twist to the proceedings!
Ballerina of the Month October 2018
Here's a profile of Mira, a young Dutch-Indian ballerina, whose crowned Ballerina of the Month for October 2018.
The Egg Boiler Part 3: The Russian Ballerina
A series of anecdotes centered around an Egg Boiler.
The Egg Boiler Part 2: Carolyn
The second blog post in a series centered around an egg boiler.
The Egg Boiler Part 1
A series of anecdotes centered around the egg boiler.
Ballerina of the Month: Sep 2018
The 3 hours I spend a month trying to tell a young person's story is one of the quiet highlights of that month.
Netflix and Chill, India
My attempt at chronicling Netflix's foray into India.
The day I walked out of a movie!
I was tensed the whole day. At 4.45 pm I gave in to the temptations and opened the Bookmyshow app on my phone and when through the usual familiar steps to swiftly book a ticket for Karwaan. BMS has been on my phone since I bought the phone, it is sacred. I've installed and deleted... Continue Reading →
Salvation, not yet!
God, the spiritual journey every human is supposed to be on and then the material world that has us mesmerized. A short byte on something I experienced and thought about.