DD@64- CELEBRATING 64 YEARS OF DOORDARSHAN
CELEBRATING 64 YEARS OF DOORDARSHAN: On the 15th of September 2023 Doordarshan (hereinafter referred to as DD), completed 64 years of its existence. It began with a commitment for the nation and is still going along with equal dedication. For about a decade it ruled people’s hearts with its varied offerings. However, it slowly lost … Continue reading "DD@64- CELEBRATING 64 YEARS OF DOORDARSHAN"
Read MoreWORLD POST DAY- SOME STORIES SOME SONGS
WORLD POST DAY- SOME STORIES, SOME SONGS Ever used inlands, postcards, sent letters? Do you remember the chitthi songs in movies? Do you still write letters? Whatever your answers let’s commemorate today- the World Post Day with some stories and some songs. 9TH OCTOBER: Today is World Post Day. It is the anniversary of establishing … Continue reading "WORLD POST DAY- SOME STORIES SOME SONGS"
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SUPERNATURAL DRAMAS ON T.V. & NAZAR Are you a fan of the supernatural genre? Then you must be familiar with few of the Supernatural dramas on T.V. One of which is NAZAR. A bit about supernatural thrillers or dramas, with major focus on NAZAR, before its telecast-on 10th October. THE UNKNWON AND UNSEEN: The unknown attaches … Continue reading "SUPERNATURAL DRAMAS ON T.V. & NAZAR"
Read MoreWORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY/ WORLD RIVERS DAY
WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY/ WORLD RIVERS DAY Today is World Environment Health Day. Environmental Health, today as we all know is not in a good condition. In fact with WHO’s revised air quality guidelines, India is now the second most populated, sorry, polluted country in the world (though both are true). Today is also World … Continue reading "WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY/ WORLD RIVERS DAY"
Read MoreGAIYE GANPATI JAG VANDAN
GAIYE GANPATI JAG VANDAN: GANPATI VANDANA NEW BEGINNINGS: There are times in life when one’s most carefully laid plans take a toss for some reason or other. I happen to be among those distinguished people. The more detailed the plans, the less adherence to it possible. But there is a saying (perhaps for people like … Continue reading "GAIYE GANPATI JAG VANDAN"
Read MoreFROM PROSE TO POETRY- AN EXPERIMENT
FROM PROSE TO POETRY- AN EXPERIMENT: There has been a lull around us for quite some time now. Confined to our homes, sometimes our thoughts seem confined too. Moreover, the anxiety about daily needs has apparently increased. But those at the front are doing everything for us, and the administration is trying its best too. … Continue reading "FROM PROSE TO POETRY- AN EXPERIMENT"
Read MoreCHILDREN’S MOVIES TO SEE DURING LOCKDOWN
CHILDREN’S MOVIES TO SEE DURING LOCKDOWN: For the past couple of weeks, there seems to be nothing to talk about except one thing. CORONA. The situation is serious and we know that at present the drastic measures taken is possibly the only major way to deal with the rising menace. It will not only help … Continue reading "CHILDREN’S MOVIES TO SEE DURING LOCKDOWN"
Read MoreMUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (III)
MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (III): Celebrating 100 years of Agatha Christie: The previous part of “Must-Read Agatha Christie Books” consisted of those novels which do not feature either Hercule Poirot or Miss. Marple. Today it’s time for the third installment, i.e. my choices of the must-read Miss. Marple novels. Miss. Jane Marple: One of the … Continue reading "MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (III)"
Read MoreMUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (II)
MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (II): Celebrating 100 years of Agatha Christie: People mostly know Agatha Christie for Hercule Poirot & Miss Marple. But there are certain other recurring characters, like the stolid Superintendent Battle or the mysterious Colonel Race forming part of some books. After Tommy & Tuppence, it’s time for having a look at … Continue reading "MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (II)"
Read MoreMUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (I)
MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (I): Celebrating 100 years of Agatha Christie: The year 2020 marks a century of Agatha Christie’s first published book (in October 1920- to be precise). A year from now, that is on 21.01.2021, will be the date when her first novel- “The Mysterious Affair At Styles”- was published in the United … Continue reading "MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (I)"
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