Chithha (2023), you are sure to shed a few tears
In a time when news of girls being sexually assaulted by their own male relatives is all too common, Chithha is a welcome relief. It shows the other side of…
September 2023
Iraivan (2023), an amateur serial-killer film
In the world of psycho-thrillers, it takes more than just showcasing a series of gruesome murders of young women, naked and brutally mutilated to send shivers down the audience’s spine.…
Generative AI for Brainstorming Keynote Speeches: Dreaming Big
When you’re showcasing technology, why settle for mundane examples? Instead, dream big! That’s what I did yesterday when I presented to my professional speakers fraternity in India on the fascinating…
India Leads the World in Movie Ticket Sales in 2022, In Hollywood Remakes and Sequels Dominate
Two years ago, I wrote an analysis on which country goes to movies the most. In terms of the total number of moviegoers, China was number one followed by India.…
Jaane Jaan (2023), neither love nor murder mystery
Starring the gorgeous Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaane Jaan is a simplistic murder investigation set in the lovely hill town of Kalimpong. The plot and setting are intriguing, but the screenplay…
Hey Ram (2000), a great historical fiction
Kamal Haasan‘s 2000 film Hey Ram is a magnum opus that explores the complex themes of nationalism, extremism, and the power of love. The film was released for free on…
சென்னை ஸ்ரீ பத்மாவதி தாயார் கோயில்
சென்னை தி. நகரில் புதிதாகக் கட்டி கும்பாபிஷேகம் செய்த திருமலை திருப்பதி தேவஸ்தானத்தின் ஸ்ரீ பத்மாவதி தாயார் கோயிலுக்கு நான் போன போதெல்லாம் சாலையிலேயே நல்ல கூட்டம், அதனால் இரண்டொரு முறை வாசலோடு கைகூப்பிவிட்டுத் திரும்பினேன். என் அலுவலகத்திற்கு அருகில் தான்…
Generative AI startup CEOs
I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts with CEOs of Generative AI startups who branched out of OpenAI, Google, and other big tech companies. I’ve noticed a common pattern:…