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”
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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”
The Legand of Zang Hai (2025)
It is an ongoing Chinese TV series. Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, Cao Yiwen. Written by Zhao Liuyi. Starring Xiao Zhan, Zhang Jingyi. It is the story of Zhang Hai, the protagonist experiences great changes in his family, training through decades of ambush , finally completes revenge. After gaining more power he gradually puts down hisContinue reading “The Legand of Zang Hai (2025)”
Our Unwritten Seoul
From 3.628% the viewership rose to 5.897% after the fourth episode. The two sisters , identical twins with opposite lives- one a former athlete living freely, the other a corporate perfectionist switch places. Park Jin young as Lee Ho Su is Yoo Mi-ji’s first love. But her sister Yoo Mi rae became his girlfriend, orContinue reading “Our Unwritten Seoul”
The Prisoner of Beauty
After Xiao Qiao marries Wei Shao, she is in the traditional red costume. Actually when he first comes across the bride, she is in red. He is not ready to marry because of the family feud. Later her grandfather dies & she is in mourning. Wearing whites or pastels. Then she accompanies him for theContinue reading “The Prisoner of Beauty”