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There Was a Little Girl by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

In this blog post, I’ll be discussing the poem “There Was a Little Girl” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This poem is a classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. In this post, I’ll be exploring what the poem means to me and why I think it’s still relevant today. The poem tells the story of a little girl who has a curl in the middle of her forehead. When she’s good, she’s very good indeed, but when she’s bad, she’s horrid. This simple rhyme has captured the hearts of readers for generations. To me, the poem is about the duality of human nature. We all have good and bad sides to our personalities, and sometimes one side can dominate over the other. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet who lived in the 19th century. He was one of the most popular poets of his time and his works are still widely read today. Some of his other famous poems include “Paul Revere’s Ride” and “The Song of Hiawath". “There Was a Little Girl” is a timeless poem that still resonates w...

A Delicious Start to a Beautiful Relationship: A Review of Lunchbox

Introduction: "Lunchbox" is a heartwarming movie that tells the story of an ordinary man in his 40s who finds unexpected love in the most unlikely of places. The movie starts off slowly but soon picks up pace as we are introduced to a variety of delicious foods and the people who make them. In this blog post, I'll be discussing my thoughts on the movie and why I think it's worth watching. Summary: The movie follows the life of Saajan Fernandes, an ordinary man who works hard to make ends meet. One day, he receives a lunchbox that was meant for someone else. As he begins to exchange notes with the woman who made the lunchbox, he finds himself drawn to her in ways he never expected. Throughout the movie, we are treated to a variety of mouth-watering dishes that are sure to make your stomach growl. From spicy curries to sweet desserts, there's something for everyone in this movie. Characters: The characters in "Lunchbox" are well-developed and relatable. Sa...

The Bhagavad Gita - A Guide to Life

The Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu scripture that is considered to be one of the most important texts in Hinduism. It is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna that takes place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us many important lessons about life. One of the most important lessons is the concept of Nishkam Karma, which means "selfless action". This means that one should perform their duties without any attachment to the results of their actions. The concept of Nishkam Karma is rooted in Chapter 2, Verse 19 of the Bhagavad Gita. This verse means "One who thinks that the soul is a slayer and one who thinks that it is slain are not in knowledge, as the soul neither kills nor it is killed." The Bhagavad Gita also teaches us about the importance of devotion to God and how we can achieve inner peace through meditation. It teaches us about the nature of the soul and how we can attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death. If you want to lea...

Unlucky ones - Something to rejoice - Probably

The unlucky people are always worried about their misfortune and how they could have got this thing or that if he would have been lucky. In the process, they simply give up on trying anything that has any possibility of going wrong. For them here's something to rejoice. If we assume there are only two outcome of any event for any individual - Lucky and Unlucky. A lifetime of a general human can be considered as 70 years which is a huge sample space for consideration. Suppose on an average 5 incidents occur on daily basis for which one can consider luck factor i.e. 5x365x70 is equal to 127,750 events. For instance, while driving a car you face a number of near misses and touches, while driving a bike more number of near misses and touches, at your work, travelling etc. So, someone who thinks that they have been unlucky all the while they are bound to face lucky events in the time to come and those who think they have enough luck swinging on their sides may face less fortunate...

Inclusive growth is a myth

Inclusive growth suggests expansion across all sectors and levels of society. At first glance, it seems attractive, but deeper examination reveals its shortcomings. Firstly, inclusive growth implies uniform development across all sectors. However, if every sector expands at the same rate, it equates to no growth, maintaining the status quo between different social classes. Secondly, considering communism, which mirrors the concept of ideal inclusive growth, George Orwell's phrase "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others" highlights the inherent inequality in decision-making within an ostensibly equal society. This suggests that true inclusive growth is a utopian ideal, impractical and incompatible with human nature, as evidenced by the global failures of communism. Thirdly, the trickle-down theory posits that growth in the upper echelons of society will eventually benefit the lower echelons. Unlike inclusive growth, it allows for varying growth rates ac...

Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric

"Free thinking is the essence of creation." This suggests that if a creation is pure, it remains untainted by anything we have previously learned. While this may appear eccentric to some, it is not necessarily so. New ideas are often initially rejected by the established system, yet they may eventually shape the future of our thought. Firstly, consider the invention initially deemed irrelevant but which later determined the course of science: the theory of relativity. It was not deemed significant enough for a Nobel Prize, yet Albert Einstein was later honored as the person of the century by TIME magazine, primarily for this theory. Secondly, the introduction of computers in India faced initial opposition from Indian ministers when proposed by Rajiv Gandhi. Today, however, computers hold a central role in Indian society and are likely the largest contributors to India's GDP. A significant risk of proposing new ideas that fail is the potential loss of credibility. Therefor...

Who do we need more - Entrepreneurs or Managers

In the modern world, the demand for managers far exceeds that for entrepreneurs. For every entrepreneur, we require hundreds of managers. Firstly, while entrepreneurs provide ideas, their successful implementation, which is crucial, depends on managers. A multitude of managers are necessary for each viable idea. Secondly, although an idea is the seed of a business and holds its own importance, managers are the ones who nurture that business over decades, making their role more significant. The success of an idea hinges on a manager's responsibility. Lastly, if we were to hypothesize a world without entrepreneurs, existing businesses would persist. However, if managers were absent, businesses would cease to function, leading to societal stagnation. Therefore, living without entrepreneurs is more feasible. In summary, while entrepreneurs are undoubtedly important, the need for managers is greater.

Chandragupt by Jaishankar Prasad

Chandragupta is a prominent play by Jaishankar Prasad. It is a play about the rise of Mauryan Empire founder Chandragupta Maurya and the fall of King Dhana Nanda, the ruler of superpower Magadh. Also, it is a story about Chanakya’s revenge and his beliefs. One of the quote from the book I liked: मनुष्य साधारण धर्मा पशु है, विचारशील होने से मनुष्य हो सकता है और निःस्वार्थ कर्म करने से वही देवता भी हो सकता है। Meaning: Human is originally an animal, by thinking it can become human and by doing unselfish work he only can become god.

रश्मिरथी

Rashmirathi is a Hindi epic poem written by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. It tells the story of Karna, one of the central characters in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The poem is divided into seven chapters or sargas. Here are some interesting quotes from Rashmirathi: 1. “जिसके खत में उसका नाम नहीं, वह कब तक खुद का है अपना?” (Jiske khat mein uska naam nahin, woh kab tak khud ka hai apna?) - Whose letter does not have his name, how long will he be his own? 2. “जो अपने दुख से दूसरों को दुखी करे, वह क्षण-भंगुर है सुखी कहलाने के लायक नहीं।” (Jo apne dukh se doosron ko dukhi kare, woh kshan-bhangur hai sukhi kahlaane ke layak nahin.) - He who makes others unhappy with his own sorrow is not worthy of being called happy even for a moment. 3. ऊँच-नीच का भेद न माने, वही श्रेष्ठ ग्यानी है, दया धर्म जिसमे हो, सबसे वही पूज्य प्राणी है। Meaning: A learned man should not believe in the distinction between upper and lower echelons of society. One who has forgiveness should be revered. 4. तन से समरशूर, ...

13 assasins

If you have just seen the rating of this movie on IMDb and want to see it, please dont expect too much. Its not that good a samurai movie. Last half an hour is just crowd sword fighting, that didnt impressed me. Starting has shown brutal violence by an autocratic ruler, and a team of 13 is formed to assasinate him. Harakiri has been shown many a times in the movie, so you will learn about that self inflicted brutal act too. My suggestion: dont watch(5/10)

Paranormal Activity 3

Of all the Paranormal Activity movies, this one has shown the presence of the paranormals most strongly. While it may not be better than the first two, it’s definitely worth watching for horror movie buffs. The movie tells the story of how paranormal activity started in the lives of two sisters, which was shown in the first two parts. So it’s kind of a prequel. The characters are likable and the effects are actually top-notch and done effectively. There’s a scene with the babysitter where the demon is wearing a blanket and is standing right behind her that will give you major goosebumps. Critics have said that while the jolts and thrills are undeniably subject to diminishing returns that plague most horror sequels, Paranormal Activity 3 is a surprisingly spine-tingling treat 

The woman in black

Introduction: The Woman in Black is a spine-chilling horror movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The movie is based on Susan Hill’s novel of the same name and is directed by James Watkins. Plot: The movie follows Arthur Kipps (played by Daniel Radcliffe), a young lawyer who is sent to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client. While there, he discovers the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black who haunts the village and its inhabitants. Experience: Watching The Woman in Black was an intense experience. The movie’s atmosphere and controlled horror kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. There were moments where I was caught off guard and felt a chill down my spine. Strengths and Weaknesses: The depiction of the time and place is done perfectly well . However, the protagonist still looks like a boy and that too, Harry Potter . Apart from that, the movie is good, and for an ardent horror movie watcher, it’s something. Conclusion: If you’re looking f...

Who am "I"?

Who am I?? Lets consider I is simply a hypothetical character generated by the brain. But why dont we give a damn about brain or the heart when the body loses that essence called life? The body is just another object without life. So what is this that make blood flows, stops it to stop flowing. Brain is the central organ of the human body, it somehow controls the heart beat, percieves the senses and does all the other small n big functions. Who runs the brain then? Can it take a decision which is not pre defined? Or it just acts upon the past experience and learning. What about the first experience?

Jan Lokpal Campaign

So, if I ask the question: Which of the following do you support? 1. Movement against corruption 2. Jan Lokpal Bill 3. Anna Hazare and other civil society member. Nobody likes corruption unless you are in a place where you can be corrupt. The large gathering of people in "support" of Anna were those on the receiving end. But as soon as you place them on the other side of the table, they'll not hesitate in surpassing their predecessor. They won't shy away from the extra money they can make. However, so many people came to Ramlila maidan, something is driving them there. Who is it? Arvind Kejriwal? Kiran Bedi? The Bhushans? Anna? or should we worry about what is it? They are of course unemployed, they are in the ramlila maidan for days. There stomachs are full, if not full, it is half full. They don't have nothing to do, so they are present there, its like a mela, isn't it? ya there are TV stars coming over from all over India.... even movie stars.... yo...

TETRIS

Why is someone happy, why are others sad, why is someone angry, why are others pleased, why is someone confused, why are others oriented. Do we really think that if we do something it will make any difference in the life of others. Can you make someone happy forever? No. We are like the blocks of tetris. Game is destined to end is the first hard truth that one should understand, if u r placed right then the line completes u r deleted, u delay the game for sometime. Also, you are not present to see the end, but if u have not been placed correctly u will be there to see the end and not only that, you r responsible for its end. It is not only the last block, that is responsible for ending the game, but all the others below it, who had more degree of freedom, but they are placed wrongly. Someone will delve for the player, who is playing? Its not u, u r only a block.........but lets imagine something, these blocks are responsible for their own fate, they can move themselves, they can rotat...

Linked links

Why do we try to find links between events, why do we delve for reasons, why do we compare, why on earth we try to differentiate happiness and sorrow, truth and lie, black and white. Lets see if we forget about the links between events that has already occurred, we will not repent for the things we havent done. If we dont delve for reasons we'll be happier that before.

ARDH SATYA

Theme poem Ardh Satya (Hindi) English transliteration Chakravyuh mein ghusne se pehle, Before entering the circle of deceit, kaun tha mein aur kaisa tha, who I was, and what I was, yeh mujhe yaad hi na rahega. I would not remember. Chakravyuh mein ghusne ke baad, After entering the circle of deceit, mere aur chakravyuh ke beech, (there was) between me and the circle, sirf ek jaanleva nikat’ta thi, only a deathly intimacy iska mujhe pata hi na chalega. that I never realised. Chakravyuh se nikalne ke baad, After leaving the circle of deceit, main mukt ho jaoon bhale hi, even if I am set free, phir bhi chakravyuh ki rachna mein the design of the circle of deceit, farq hi na padega. will hardly be different. Marun ya maarun, Whether I kill, or die, maara jaoon ya jaan se maardun. Am killed, or kill (the other) iska faisla kabhi na ho paayega. these questions will never be decided. Soya hua aadmi jab When a sleeping man neend ...

A Wednesday

So when's that day??? When we will rise like phoenix from the ashes....... First let's talk about the movie...... Movie per se is too good and I was moved by the very idea of the movie. As I am not checking the spoiler box, I must be brief......Though the movie is incomparable and nothing can be said without exposing the plot. Now I can easily say that Bollywood is showing some of its traits that can be compared to a Hollywood movie. The idea of the movie is among the best I have ever seen. This movie should go for Oscars not involving any kind of politics this time. Let's see what can be said about the components of the movie, to start with we have 2 of the greatest Bollywood actor in the movie and chosen aptly for the roles. The four terrorists are chosen correctly for the role and also their getup is quite nice and appropriate. In the acting department only Deepal Shaw has shown some weakness, otherwise all the actors for big and small roles have shown their skills. Scre...

Rock On

Rock on, 1 September 2008Author: Abhishek Kumar from ITBHU, India OK fine .......lets see as a movie not good......... for me, as a college guy, okies movie... for those who r involved in some kind of band , too good.....Farhan as an actor----bad All the rock songs in the 1st half ------ bad very bad(they don't have any meaning...."zehrilay saanp" n all... too bad) last song is OK .. In the story u see that it is a mixture of few of the past movies ... dil chahta hai(aamir shown as a rich guy gets into a fight with akshay khanna, similarities can easily be seen) Direction...k what can I say about Abhishek.....k fine I think with this budget he has done a good job..... screenplay...sometimes nice but looks like a copy of DCH.... cinematography no good... editing k .....jumping from all the Rock music to sudden silence...ya makes u remember DCH.... I have given it 6 because of the last sequence, song, situation and ending....alls well that ends well.. Also 1 thing I missed...

Hancock(

not "cocky" enough, 20 August 2008Author: Abhishek Kumar from ITBHU, India *** This comment may contain spoilers *** I know I watched this movie only because of Will Smmith........But I must say Will SMith is not enough to make this movie a good one..... I hope many of hose who liked this movie will be a teenager, cuz its very peppy movie. Music and background score is not impressive...Peter Berg, I don't know what he was thinking to show in 1 hr 27 mins...but OK he has shown lot of action though.......k lets see some good points ..... that scene where Hancock is fighting with his "wife" the scenes are mixed nicely. Also that head into the ass thing is sumthin' to laugh about ..... The stubble looks good on Will Smith but later he shaves it off. All in all if u wanna see a Will Smith movie... see it ........otherwise there are many movies to watch before this......