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Tastefully Yours

For the tenth episode, the viewership rose to 3.801%. Impressive. But the final two episodes were awesome. Many have not really liked the drama. But it was swift & spot on. Sometimes it dragged a bit. But recovered fast. Along with the leads the rest of them were good. When she makes breakfast for theContinue reading “Tastefully Yours”

Fallen Angel

Auguste Rodin, the French Sculptor, is generally considered the founder of modern sculptor. He possessed a unique ability to model a complex , turbulent & deeply pocketed surface in clay. His work as ‘The Thinker, Monument of Balzac, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of hell. As Francis Bacon says , ‘TheContinue reading “Fallen Angel”

Summer

The word conjures a picture of bliss & relaxation. The Indian summers tend to be hot. The children have holidays after their exams & no routine. Playing in the courtyard, backyard or climbing trees for raw mangoes. When you buy mangoes from the market, Alfonzo or Kesar, they are juicy, delicious but they don’t haveContinue reading “Summer”

Master of Precision

Says the headline in the Indian Express. With meticulous attention to detail , Frederick Forsyth revealed a world chaotic, yet orderly. Frederick McCarthy Forsyth (25 August 1938- 9 June 2025) was an English novelist & journalist. Best known for his thrillers like ‘The Day of the Jackal’, The Odessa File,’The Fourth Protocol’, The Dogs ofContinue reading “Master of Precision”

The Prisoner of Beauty

I finished it. I appreciate, nobody is killed. All the Generals & main people remain alive. I have been traumatized by ‘Goodbye, My Princess’ & cannot bear with a tragedy. Maybe the end was a bit tame. Now, this & that is also your home! ‘ of course, admitting it was great! If he isContinue reading “The Prisoner of Beauty”

The Legend of Zang Hai

After his training when he comes to the capital he meets Xiang in the Zhen tower. Almost looking like, ‘Mission Impossible’ he manages to escape from the tomb. Projecting as a feng shui master. Unable to save the others with him. He is able to catch the eye of his sworn enemy, the Marquis. SettlingContinue reading “The Legend of Zang Hai”

Story of Yanxi Palace

I finished the spin-off first. Yanxi palace : Princess Adventures, which covers the marriage of Wei Yingluo’s daughter. Wang Yizhe as Fuca Fuk’anggan has an interesting role. In contrast Wang Yuwei as Prince Chaoyong has a much sedate role. In Yanxi Palace, again the imperial guards have prominence. From Embroidery Bureau to Changchun Palace sheContinue reading “Story of Yanxi Palace”

The women of Pahalgam

Writes Nalini Singh. I have always admired her & yet again she comes up with a beautiful article. So much has been written & talked ‘about Pahalgam’. ‘ they folded their hands instead of fighting & letting their husbands become victims of the terrorist’ some argue. Maybe true. But in an unexpected, extreme situation howContinue reading “The women of Pahalgam”

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring (2003)

It is a South Korean drama film. Written & Directed by Kim Ki-duk. Starring O Yeong su, Kim Ki duk, Kim Young min, Seo Jae kyung, Park Ji-a. It is about a Buddhist monastery that floats on a lake in a pristine forest. The life of a Buddhist monk as he passes through the seasonsContinue reading “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring (2003)”

The Apothecary Diaries

Maomao is abducted & locked into a fortress. She is ordered to make an immortality medicine. But what does not exist, how can it be made ? The leisure, the books & the raw material at her disposal make her work tirelessly. In the last episode, Lord Jinshi has to make a firm decision. TheyContinue reading “The Apothecary Diaries”