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DD@64- CELEBRATING 64 YEARS OF DOORDARSHAN

Posted: November 26, 2023 Under: Films & T.V. By Aditi Pathak 5 Comments

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"

WORLD POST DAY- SOME STORIES SOME SONGS

Posted: October 09, 2021 Under: Reflections By Aditi Pathak 4 Comments

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"

SUPERNATURAL DRAMAS ON T.V. & NAZAR

Posted: October 06, 2021 Under: Films & T.V. By Aditi Pathak No Comments

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"

WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY/ WORLD RIVERS DAY

Posted: September 26, 2021 Under: Environment Corner By Aditi Pathak No Comments

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"

GAIYE GANPATI JAG VANDAN

Posted: September 10, 2021 Under: Hindi Kona By Aditi Pathak 2 Comments

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"

FROM PROSE TO POETRY- AN EXPERIMENT

Posted: May 07, 2020 Under: Environment Corner By Aditi Pathak 2 Comments

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"

CHILDREN’S MOVIES TO SEE DURING LOCKDOWN

Posted: March 31, 2020 Under: Films & T.V. By Aditi Pathak 4 Comments

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"

MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (III)

Posted: February 25, 2020 Under: Detection Corner By Aditi Pathak 8 Comments

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)"

MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (II)

Posted: February 07, 2020 Under: Detection Corner By Aditi Pathak 10 Comments

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)"

MUST-READ AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS (I)

Posted: January 21, 2020 Under: Detection Corner By Aditi Pathak 12 Comments

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)"