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Epiphany

Yay!....Finally I had my second epiphany today. In 21 years , I have made two utterly compelling and plausible conclusions to two of the most trivial questions I have faced in my life. I would like to share them with you: "Why do Bollywood heroes always win in the end but it is not the same for Hollywood movies?" Let's see it from a mythological point of view. Have your ever heard a tale or story where Krishna or Ram were defeated ? I haven't. And I believe you also haven't come across any such anecdote.On the other hand ,Christ was crucified , humiliated , dragged and beaten to death. Even being the son of God didn't help him survive truculence and he died within 3 hours. The point is, our movies are inspired by our Gods and our religion.Hinduism doesn't allow a moral proved until the God (hero) wins. Christianity allows it.They can have the hero losing or dead and still they give the lesson which the movie wanted to give. Hinduism always seeks a positiv...

Escape

My heart once again yearns for those leisurely days and nights When I could just sit back leisurely, and let my imagination wander Relaxing on my back in the backyard, under the mild winter sun, Covering my face under the shade of a tree And sometimes turning over and lying with legs pulled up Or, when breeze blows on a clear summer night I would be keeping awake late into the night gazing at the stars lying sprawled on the rooftop During chilly winter on some hill, I may be listening to stillness echoing through valleys living misty moments through the eyes This is a translation of a song- Dil dundta hai fir wahi fursat ke raat din ....which is beautifully penned by Gulzaar. Is there any place for a person seeking seclusion in this country? Apparently not.