Soumya Prasad's articles The Art Of Unlearning Image Source As we grow up, we learn a lot of things. I do believe that every person who comes into your life teaches you something. Every situation that you encounter does too. All of us have been given the same set of cards, what we do with it makes all the difference. How do […] August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #FeministMondays | Default Skills And Characteristics Image Source Every time my husband and I visit a certain household, he is asked how his work is going on and if it is getting hectic for him. I am asked what I cooked for breakfast/lunch/dinner. If this is not unfair, then what is? I work the exact same hours as my husband in […] August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Alpha & Alpha Image Source Everyone by now knows that I'm an outspoken person who calls a spade a spade. I always speak my mind and never sugarcoat stuff. I have always been straightforward even when I was child. While I am pretty diplomatic at work, because I need to be, I still remain outspoken and express my […] August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Action Replay + Gratitude List: July 2018 Image Source While it is almost time for my birthday month, I cannot wait to stop and look at how awesome July was for me. No, nothing great happened in July, but what ever did or did not happen, left me with innumerable lessons. Over the years, I have tried my best to stay away […] July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Book Review: The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck Image Source Title: The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ckAuthor: Mark MansonPublisher: Harper Collins; Int edition (19 January 2017)Genre: Self-help/Personal DevelopmentPrice: Rs. 311 on AmazonPages: 224 I'm going to be honest here, the first thing that works for this book is its title. If three million copies of this book has been sold this […] July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked My Tryst With Veganism Image Source Towards the end of April, when I was focusing a lot on my health and on being fit both physically and mentally, I decided to try going vegan for a while. No, it had nothing to do with trying to be cool or following a fad. I have terrible skin and I had […] July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How Often Do You Appreciate Someone? Image Source “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire. When was the last time you appreciated someone? It can be in person or even online. How often do you take some time out to write a good line for someone? How often do […] July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #FeministMondays | Lessons From Sulu Image Source I watched ‘Tumhari Sulu‘ over the weekend and was really impressed with it. For those who haven't watched it, this movie is the story of Sulochana or Sulu (Vidya Balan, in a role tailor-made for her), a middle-class housewife who lives with her doting husband Ashok (an endearing Manav Kaul) and her 11-year-old […] July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Action Replay + Gratitude List: June 2018 Image Source So, we're now officially in the second half of the year. Wow, that was quick, wasn't it? Time is passing by so quick and everyday I find so many new things to do. Over the past couple of months, my outlook towards life has completely changed and this has made me much clearer […] June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Of Misers & Millionaires Image Source I've been wanting to write about this for quite sometime but I kept putting it off because it is a very sensitive topic and I did not want to offend anyone. Money has always been a debatable topic. I am someone who believes that money cannot buy happiness, but it can certainly make […] June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Why Daily Motivation Helps Image Source In February last year, I hit a very rough patch in my life. My mother fell sick, work was at its peak and everything around was getting too much to bear. I had my first burn-out then and it was a feeling that made me feel miserable about myself. One fine day, I […] June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Book Review: The Time Traveler's Wife Image Source Title: The Time Traveler's WifeAuthor: Audrey NiffeneggerPublisher: Publisher: RHUK (23 July 2009)Genre: Science Fiction/RomancePrice: Rs. 275 on AmazonPages: 624 What intrigued me the most about this book was its gist and the beautiful front cover. I bought this book years ago, on a whim, and it stayed on my shelf. It was only […] June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #FeministMondays | Decoding The Bechdel Test Image Source I only recently read about the Bechdel Test. For those who are unaware of this; The Bechdel test is a method for evaluating the portrayal of women in fiction. It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that […] June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked In Conversation With The Veeres #NotAMovieReview Image Source After watching ‘Veere Di Wedding' on the weekend, I decided to sit down and have a chat with the Veeres themselves as I had a lot of questions on my mind. When I called the producer, Rhea Kapoor, asking if I could have her four leading ladies for a chat, she was confused. […] June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Action Replay + Gratitude List: May 2018 Image Source May has been a pleasant month and I cannot be more happier about it. Five months have already passed since the year started and I have seen myself change as a person month after month. 2018 is going to be a turning point in my life for sure. May has been a month […] May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Book Review: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society Title: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie SocietyAuthor: Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie BarrowsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; 1 edition (10 May 2009)Genre: Historical FictionPrice: Rs. 182.07 on Amazon for the Kindle EditionPages: 257 Let me start with how I came across this book. I had never ever heard of this book until Shailaja shared it […] May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Purpose Of Travel Image Source “Show me the pictures. I hope you clicked many of them.” “How much did it cost?” “What did you bring from there?” It's been close to two months since we've come back from our vacation and we are still being plagued by these questions. Some people prefer to right away ask these instead […] May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #WednesdayVerses | Rain & Steam Image Source It all started with a drizzle Then formed the spirit for the mood Not taking advantage of this ambiance Would be considered rude I take a step forward You come grab my hand One look into your eyes I know your intentions are grand I watch that lone crystal of rain Hanging on […] May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #FeministMondays | Women In Indian Cinema Image Source I watched Alia Bhatt's ‘Raazi' yesterday. Although the movie received glowing reviews, it did not work for me. I found the story to be dragged out unnecessarily and somehow it did not hit the right emotional note. While Alia was fantastic in the movie, a brilliant actor like Vicky Kaushal was wasted. The […] May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Not A Stranger To The Dark Image Source The greys in my hair have taught me now That life comes with a share of up and down I've learnt to swim against all tides Braved the flood when others expected me to drown Way too many people have come into my life While some have stayed, most have left Each of […] May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Reflections: A To Z Challenge 2018 #AToZChallenge The first time I took up the A to Z challenge was in 2014, and since I was new to it then, I had no theme. I just wrote about what ever I felt like. The posts were decent enough but nothing great, still I managed to complete the challenge successfully. In 2015, I wanted […] May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Book Review: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Title: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely FineAuthor: Gail HoneymanPublisher: Harper Collins (30 May 2017)Genre: Contemporary FictionPrice: Rs. 359 on AmazonPages: 400 I had heard a lot about this book on Social Media and everyone was going gaga over it. But after ‘The Fault In Our Stars‘ which was one of the most lamest books that I've […] May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Action Replay + Gratitude List: March & April 2018 Image Source Let me start with how thrilled I am to be finally writing this post. I didn't do a replay post for March as I was travelling and once I came back, I jumped head first into the A to Z challenge for April and that left me no room to write anything else. […] May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Z: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraLanguage: HindiGenre: Drama/Road FilmCast: Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deal, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki KoechlinDirector: Zoya AkhtarYear Of Release: 2011 What it is about: Arjun, Kabir and Imran are childhood friends and thanks to a long-standing pact, they set out on a road trip to Spain, with each choosing a surprise […] April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Y: You've Got Mail #AToZChallenge Movie Name: You've Got MailLanguage: EnglishGenre: Rom-ComCast: Tom Hanks, Meg RyanDirector: Nora EphronYear Of Release: 1998 What it is about: Kathleen Kelly runs the independent bookstore ‘The Shop Around The Corner' that her mother ran before her. Joe belongs to the Fox family which runs Fox Books, a chain of mega bookstores and he is […] April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked X: X-Men Series #ATozChallenge Movie Name: X-Men and the rest of the seriesLanguage: EnglishGenre: Super-heroCast: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellanDirector: Bryan SingerYear Of Release: 2000 What it is about: The setting of X-Men depicts a world in which a small proportion of people are mutants, whose possession of superhuman powers makes them distrusted by normal humans. This film […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked W: Wonder #AToZChallenge Movie Name: WonderLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob TremblayDirector: Stephen ChboskyYear Of Release: 2017 What it is about: Just like the book, the movie is about August “Auggie” Pullman. He has a rare medical facial deformity, and even after 27 surgeries, he's severely deformed. He's been home schooled by his mother Isabel until […] April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked V: Vaaranam Aayiram #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Vaaranam AayiramLanguage: TamilGenre: DramaCast: Suriya, Simran, Divya Spandana, Sameera ReddyDirector: Gautham Vasudev MenonYear Of Release: 2008 What it is about: Krishnan meets Malini in college, woos her and they get married. They have a son Surya. They are a very close-knit and friendly family. Krishnan still loves Malini madly and still continues to […] April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked U: The Usual Suspects #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The Usual SuspectsLanguage: EnglishGenre: MysteryCast: Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz PalminteriDirector: Bryan SingerYear Of Release: 1995 What it is about: The film opens with a criminal, Dean Keaton, lying badly wounded on a ship docked in the San Pedro Bay. He is confronted by a mysterious figure whom he calls “Keyser”, […] April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked T: The Theory Of Everything #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The Theory Of EverythingLanguage: EnglishGenre: Biographical DramaCast: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity JonesDirector: James MarshYear Of Release: 2014 What it is about: Based on the life of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, this movie details his professional and personal life. At the University of Cambridge, astrophysics student Stephen Hawking begins a romantic relationship with literature student […] April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked S: The Shawshank Redemption #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The Shawshank RedemptionLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Tim Robbins, Morgan FreemanDirector: Frank DarabontYear Of Release: 1994 What it is about: In 1947 Portland, Maine, banker Andy Dufresne is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at the Shawshank State Penitentiary. He is befriended by contraband smuggler, Ellis […] April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked R: Rain Man #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Rain ManLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom CruiseDirector: Barry LevinsonYear Of Release: 1988 What it is about: When Charlie Babbitt who is struggling with a financial crisis, learns that his estranged father is now dead, he travels to Cincinnati, Ohio, in order to settle the family estate. When he learns that all that […] April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked P: The Prestige #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The PrestigeLanguage: EnglishGenre: Mystery/ThrillerCast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett JohanssonDirector: Christopher NolanYear Of Release: 2006 What it is about: Set in London in the 1890s, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden work as shills for Milton the Magician, alongside stage engineer, Cutter. When an trick goes wrong and Angier loses his wife […] April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked O: Omkara #AToZChallenge Movie Name: OmkaraLanguage: HindiGenre: Crime DramaCast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Bipasha Basu, Deepak DobriyalDirector: Vishal BhardwajYear Of Release: 2006 What it is about: Set in Meerut, Tiwari Bhaisaab is a local politician and Omkara Shukla or Omi, is his political enforcer or bahubali. Ishwar ‘Langda' Tyagi […] April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked N: The Namesake #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The NamesakeLanguage: EnglishGenre: Indian-American DramaCast: Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Kal PennDirector: Mira NairYear Of Release: 2007 What it is about: Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli are first-generation immigrants from West Bengal to the United States. They soon have two children, a son, Nikhil Gogol and a daughter, Sonia. Gogol is named after his father's favorite author, […] April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked M: Mr. and Mrs. Iyer #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Mr. And Mrs. IyerLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen SharmaDirector: Aparna SenYear Of Release: 2002 What it is about: Meenakshi Iyer and her infant son, Santhanam, embark on a bus journey to return home, after visiting her parents. At the bus station, Meenakshi is introduced to Raja Chowdhury by a common friend. […] April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked L: Life Is Beautiful #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Life Is BeautifulLanguage: EnglishGenre: Comedy DramaCast: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta BraschiDirector: Roberto BenigniYear Of Release: 1997 What it is about: Based in 1939, Guido Orefice is a young Jewish man who arrives to work in the Kingdom Of Italy and stays with his uncle, Eliseo Orefice. Though comical, Guido is sharp and falls in love […] April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked K: Kramer vs. Kramer #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Kramer vs. KramerLanguage: EnglishGenre: Family/Courtroom DramaCast: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl StreepDirector: Robert BentonYear Of Release: 1979 What it is about: One fine day, when Ted Kramer, a workaholic advertising executive, gets home to his wife Joanna and son Billy, to announce that he's been assigned a new and important account, Joanna tells him that […] April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked J: Jerry Maguire #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Jerry MaguireLanguage: EnglishGenre: Rom-Com/Sports DramaCast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Renée ZellwegerDirector: Cameron CroweYear Of Release: 1996 What it is about: Gerald “Jerry” Maguire is a successful sports agent working for Sports Management International (SMI). Once he has a life-altering epiphany about his role as a sports agent and he writes a mission […] April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked I: I Am Sam #AToZChallenge Movie Name: I Am SamLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning, Michelle PfeifferDirector: Jessie NelsonYear Of Release: 2001 What it is about: Sam Dawson, is the single father of Lucy Diamond and is a man with an intellectual disability. When Lucy's mother, a homeless woman, abandons her just after she's born, Sam decides to raise […] April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
The Art Of Unlearning Image Source As we grow up, we learn a lot of things. I do believe that every person who comes into your life teaches you something. Every situation that you encounter does too. All of us have been given the same set of cards, what we do with it makes all the difference. How do […] August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#FeministMondays | Default Skills And Characteristics Image Source Every time my husband and I visit a certain household, he is asked how his work is going on and if it is getting hectic for him. I am asked what I cooked for breakfast/lunch/dinner. If this is not unfair, then what is? I work the exact same hours as my husband in […] August 13, 2018August 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Alpha & Alpha Image Source Everyone by now knows that I'm an outspoken person who calls a spade a spade. I always speak my mind and never sugarcoat stuff. I have always been straightforward even when I was child. While I am pretty diplomatic at work, because I need to be, I still remain outspoken and express my […] August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Action Replay + Gratitude List: July 2018 Image Source While it is almost time for my birthday month, I cannot wait to stop and look at how awesome July was for me. No, nothing great happened in July, but what ever did or did not happen, left me with innumerable lessons. Over the years, I have tried my best to stay away […] July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Book Review: The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck Image Source Title: The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ckAuthor: Mark MansonPublisher: Harper Collins; Int edition (19 January 2017)Genre: Self-help/Personal DevelopmentPrice: Rs. 311 on AmazonPages: 224 I'm going to be honest here, the first thing that works for this book is its title. If three million copies of this book has been sold this […] July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
My Tryst With Veganism Image Source Towards the end of April, when I was focusing a lot on my health and on being fit both physically and mentally, I decided to try going vegan for a while. No, it had nothing to do with trying to be cool or following a fad. I have terrible skin and I had […] July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How Often Do You Appreciate Someone? Image Source “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire. When was the last time you appreciated someone? It can be in person or even online. How often do you take some time out to write a good line for someone? How often do […] July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#FeministMondays | Lessons From Sulu Image Source I watched ‘Tumhari Sulu‘ over the weekend and was really impressed with it. For those who haven't watched it, this movie is the story of Sulochana or Sulu (Vidya Balan, in a role tailor-made for her), a middle-class housewife who lives with her doting husband Ashok (an endearing Manav Kaul) and her 11-year-old […] July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Action Replay + Gratitude List: June 2018 Image Source So, we're now officially in the second half of the year. Wow, that was quick, wasn't it? Time is passing by so quick and everyday I find so many new things to do. Over the past couple of months, my outlook towards life has completely changed and this has made me much clearer […] June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Of Misers & Millionaires Image Source I've been wanting to write about this for quite sometime but I kept putting it off because it is a very sensitive topic and I did not want to offend anyone. Money has always been a debatable topic. I am someone who believes that money cannot buy happiness, but it can certainly make […] June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why Daily Motivation Helps Image Source In February last year, I hit a very rough patch in my life. My mother fell sick, work was at its peak and everything around was getting too much to bear. I had my first burn-out then and it was a feeling that made me feel miserable about myself. One fine day, I […] June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Book Review: The Time Traveler's Wife Image Source Title: The Time Traveler's WifeAuthor: Audrey NiffeneggerPublisher: Publisher: RHUK (23 July 2009)Genre: Science Fiction/RomancePrice: Rs. 275 on AmazonPages: 624 What intrigued me the most about this book was its gist and the beautiful front cover. I bought this book years ago, on a whim, and it stayed on my shelf. It was only […] June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#FeministMondays | Decoding The Bechdel Test Image Source I only recently read about the Bechdel Test. For those who are unaware of this; The Bechdel test is a method for evaluating the portrayal of women in fiction. It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that […] June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
In Conversation With The Veeres #NotAMovieReview Image Source After watching ‘Veere Di Wedding' on the weekend, I decided to sit down and have a chat with the Veeres themselves as I had a lot of questions on my mind. When I called the producer, Rhea Kapoor, asking if I could have her four leading ladies for a chat, she was confused. […] June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Action Replay + Gratitude List: May 2018 Image Source May has been a pleasant month and I cannot be more happier about it. Five months have already passed since the year started and I have seen myself change as a person month after month. 2018 is going to be a turning point in my life for sure. May has been a month […] May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Book Review: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society Title: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie SocietyAuthor: Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie BarrowsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; 1 edition (10 May 2009)Genre: Historical FictionPrice: Rs. 182.07 on Amazon for the Kindle EditionPages: 257 Let me start with how I came across this book. I had never ever heard of this book until Shailaja shared it […] May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Purpose Of Travel Image Source “Show me the pictures. I hope you clicked many of them.” “How much did it cost?” “What did you bring from there?” It's been close to two months since we've come back from our vacation and we are still being plagued by these questions. Some people prefer to right away ask these instead […] May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#WednesdayVerses | Rain & Steam Image Source It all started with a drizzle Then formed the spirit for the mood Not taking advantage of this ambiance Would be considered rude I take a step forward You come grab my hand One look into your eyes I know your intentions are grand I watch that lone crystal of rain Hanging on […] May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#FeministMondays | Women In Indian Cinema Image Source I watched Alia Bhatt's ‘Raazi' yesterday. Although the movie received glowing reviews, it did not work for me. I found the story to be dragged out unnecessarily and somehow it did not hit the right emotional note. While Alia was fantastic in the movie, a brilliant actor like Vicky Kaushal was wasted. The […] May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Not A Stranger To The Dark Image Source The greys in my hair have taught me now That life comes with a share of up and down I've learnt to swim against all tides Braved the flood when others expected me to drown Way too many people have come into my life While some have stayed, most have left Each of […] May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Reflections: A To Z Challenge 2018 #AToZChallenge The first time I took up the A to Z challenge was in 2014, and since I was new to it then, I had no theme. I just wrote about what ever I felt like. The posts were decent enough but nothing great, still I managed to complete the challenge successfully. In 2015, I wanted […] May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Book Review: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Title: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely FineAuthor: Gail HoneymanPublisher: Harper Collins (30 May 2017)Genre: Contemporary FictionPrice: Rs. 359 on AmazonPages: 400 I had heard a lot about this book on Social Media and everyone was going gaga over it. But after ‘The Fault In Our Stars‘ which was one of the most lamest books that I've […] May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Action Replay + Gratitude List: March & April 2018 Image Source Let me start with how thrilled I am to be finally writing this post. I didn't do a replay post for March as I was travelling and once I came back, I jumped head first into the A to Z challenge for April and that left me no room to write anything else. […] May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Z: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraLanguage: HindiGenre: Drama/Road FilmCast: Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deal, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki KoechlinDirector: Zoya AkhtarYear Of Release: 2011 What it is about: Arjun, Kabir and Imran are childhood friends and thanks to a long-standing pact, they set out on a road trip to Spain, with each choosing a surprise […] April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Y: You've Got Mail #AToZChallenge Movie Name: You've Got MailLanguage: EnglishGenre: Rom-ComCast: Tom Hanks, Meg RyanDirector: Nora EphronYear Of Release: 1998 What it is about: Kathleen Kelly runs the independent bookstore ‘The Shop Around The Corner' that her mother ran before her. Joe belongs to the Fox family which runs Fox Books, a chain of mega bookstores and he is […] April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
X: X-Men Series #ATozChallenge Movie Name: X-Men and the rest of the seriesLanguage: EnglishGenre: Super-heroCast: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellanDirector: Bryan SingerYear Of Release: 2000 What it is about: The setting of X-Men depicts a world in which a small proportion of people are mutants, whose possession of superhuman powers makes them distrusted by normal humans. This film […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
W: Wonder #AToZChallenge Movie Name: WonderLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob TremblayDirector: Stephen ChboskyYear Of Release: 2017 What it is about: Just like the book, the movie is about August “Auggie” Pullman. He has a rare medical facial deformity, and even after 27 surgeries, he's severely deformed. He's been home schooled by his mother Isabel until […] April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
V: Vaaranam Aayiram #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Vaaranam AayiramLanguage: TamilGenre: DramaCast: Suriya, Simran, Divya Spandana, Sameera ReddyDirector: Gautham Vasudev MenonYear Of Release: 2008 What it is about: Krishnan meets Malini in college, woos her and they get married. They have a son Surya. They are a very close-knit and friendly family. Krishnan still loves Malini madly and still continues to […] April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
U: The Usual Suspects #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The Usual SuspectsLanguage: EnglishGenre: MysteryCast: Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz PalminteriDirector: Bryan SingerYear Of Release: 1995 What it is about: The film opens with a criminal, Dean Keaton, lying badly wounded on a ship docked in the San Pedro Bay. He is confronted by a mysterious figure whom he calls “Keyser”, […] April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
T: The Theory Of Everything #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The Theory Of EverythingLanguage: EnglishGenre: Biographical DramaCast: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity JonesDirector: James MarshYear Of Release: 2014 What it is about: Based on the life of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, this movie details his professional and personal life. At the University of Cambridge, astrophysics student Stephen Hawking begins a romantic relationship with literature student […] April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
S: The Shawshank Redemption #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The Shawshank RedemptionLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Tim Robbins, Morgan FreemanDirector: Frank DarabontYear Of Release: 1994 What it is about: In 1947 Portland, Maine, banker Andy Dufresne is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at the Shawshank State Penitentiary. He is befriended by contraband smuggler, Ellis […] April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
R: Rain Man #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Rain ManLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom CruiseDirector: Barry LevinsonYear Of Release: 1988 What it is about: When Charlie Babbitt who is struggling with a financial crisis, learns that his estranged father is now dead, he travels to Cincinnati, Ohio, in order to settle the family estate. When he learns that all that […] April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
P: The Prestige #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The PrestigeLanguage: EnglishGenre: Mystery/ThrillerCast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett JohanssonDirector: Christopher NolanYear Of Release: 2006 What it is about: Set in London in the 1890s, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden work as shills for Milton the Magician, alongside stage engineer, Cutter. When an trick goes wrong and Angier loses his wife […] April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
O: Omkara #AToZChallenge Movie Name: OmkaraLanguage: HindiGenre: Crime DramaCast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Bipasha Basu, Deepak DobriyalDirector: Vishal BhardwajYear Of Release: 2006 What it is about: Set in Meerut, Tiwari Bhaisaab is a local politician and Omkara Shukla or Omi, is his political enforcer or bahubali. Ishwar ‘Langda' Tyagi […] April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
N: The Namesake #AToZChallenge Movie Name: The NamesakeLanguage: EnglishGenre: Indian-American DramaCast: Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Kal PennDirector: Mira NairYear Of Release: 2007 What it is about: Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli are first-generation immigrants from West Bengal to the United States. They soon have two children, a son, Nikhil Gogol and a daughter, Sonia. Gogol is named after his father's favorite author, […] April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
M: Mr. and Mrs. Iyer #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Mr. And Mrs. IyerLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen SharmaDirector: Aparna SenYear Of Release: 2002 What it is about: Meenakshi Iyer and her infant son, Santhanam, embark on a bus journey to return home, after visiting her parents. At the bus station, Meenakshi is introduced to Raja Chowdhury by a common friend. […] April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
L: Life Is Beautiful #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Life Is BeautifulLanguage: EnglishGenre: Comedy DramaCast: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta BraschiDirector: Roberto BenigniYear Of Release: 1997 What it is about: Based in 1939, Guido Orefice is a young Jewish man who arrives to work in the Kingdom Of Italy and stays with his uncle, Eliseo Orefice. Though comical, Guido is sharp and falls in love […] April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
K: Kramer vs. Kramer #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Kramer vs. KramerLanguage: EnglishGenre: Family/Courtroom DramaCast: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl StreepDirector: Robert BentonYear Of Release: 1979 What it is about: One fine day, when Ted Kramer, a workaholic advertising executive, gets home to his wife Joanna and son Billy, to announce that he's been assigned a new and important account, Joanna tells him that […] April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
J: Jerry Maguire #AToZChallenge Movie Name: Jerry MaguireLanguage: EnglishGenre: Rom-Com/Sports DramaCast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Renée ZellwegerDirector: Cameron CroweYear Of Release: 1996 What it is about: Gerald “Jerry” Maguire is a successful sports agent working for Sports Management International (SMI). Once he has a life-altering epiphany about his role as a sports agent and he writes a mission […] April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
I: I Am Sam #AToZChallenge Movie Name: I Am SamLanguage: EnglishGenre: DramaCast: Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning, Michelle PfeifferDirector: Jessie NelsonYear Of Release: 2001 What it is about: Sam Dawson, is the single father of Lucy Diamond and is a man with an intellectual disability. When Lucy's mother, a homeless woman, abandons her just after she's born, Sam decides to raise […] April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
