43rd Chennai Book Fair 2020
Chennai Book Fair is an annual pilgrimage for me: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010. For those who are not in Chennai and will miss out on the…
January 2020
iPhone XR assembled in India
I just observed that the Apple iPhone XR is the same price in India as in the USA. The reason may be that this model alone is Assembled in India…
Darbar (2020)
Darbar (2020) is an all-out Rajni’s cop film. Throughout the film, Superstar is stylish and his energy level is infectious. Director Murugadoss has given a new year treat to Rajni…
I Feel Bad (TV Series)
This show’s premise was intriguing to me: A multi-racial couple, an Indian parent living nearby, the drama of raising three young kids, and a female protagonist who is working in…
The Farewell (2019)
Movies like “The Farewell (2019)” are the reasons I love watching films from around the world. The film is about a loving Chinese family trying to hide from their matriarch,…
Human override is needed in Software controlled systems
//Boeing’s 737 Next Generation airliners have been struck by a peculiar software flaw that blanks the airliners’ cockpit screens if pilots dare attempt a westwards landing at specific airports.// The…
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994), this film has been in my bucket list for decades. I finally watched it today, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. It is about…
The Adventures of Morty by Shraddha Anu Shekar
With all the unpleasant news going around us, I felt like reading a book that was fun and light. What’s better for doing this than a kids genre book? I…