The illustrious and grandiose “Heeramandi” by SLB (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) showcases finely crafted characters, each intricately carved with a unique niche, making it a true masterpiece. Considering the Layers of each character going from being wicked to being really innocent and merely being at the mercy of the circumstances. The agony and emotional complexity portrayed…

Whenever I faced a dilemma, my grandmother would advise me to open a random page of the Ramcharitmanas, pray to Shri Ram, close my eyes, and place my finger on a Chaupai. “Read it, decipher its meaning,” she’d say, “and there you’ll find your answer.” Sometimes I found answers; other times, it was hard to…

If you are a history enthusiast and love exploring heritage sites, a visit to Lucknow—the city of Nawabs—should be on your list. The Lucknow Heritage Walk is an enriching experience that offers a deep dive into the city’s illustrious past. This guided tour not only enhances your knowledge about Lucknow but also provides an immersive…

Harkara, released in October 2023 on Amazon Prime, is a Tamil movie that takes audiences on a nostalgic journey into India’s rich postal history, particularly honoring the unsung heroes of the postal department known as Dak runners or Harkaras. I watched the Hindi dubbed version. Who are Harkaras: Initially appointed to deliver letters and crucial…

एक था राजा एक थी रानी दोनों मर गए खत्म कहानी। (There was once a king and a queen; both died, and the story is over.) This might have been invented when, as kids, we implored our dadi nani to narrate a bedtime story, and they were too tired to delve into their mythical creative…