Posts

When it all ultimately comes down to respect- taking the high road or stooping further below?

Image
                                                                                                (2019). serene images-lake superior glass .                                               As the saying goes, ‘Respect’ is earned not demanded. Important factors such as gestures, personality, choice of words and tone of the speech dictates and inspires respect. If an individual carries low self-esteem and has only little consideration for others, it could prove difficult for them to be mindful in accepting differences in opinion and establishing healthy relationship. In Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House , a shrewd character known as Krogstad ...
Post a Comment
Read more

From Pandiyan City to the Chola Empire

Image
                                           In today’s travel blog, I am going to take you all with me on a ride to Thanjavur. We school friends were excited to see the Big temple and various prominent sights in the historical city. First we obviously landed on the grounds of Thanjai Periya Kovil, a radiating city centre attraction.  The temple soared towards the sky and witnessing such a sturdy architecture to have been build around 1000 years was incredible. The beautiful red of the stones glistened from the sun rays. Not only the great Rajaraja Chola’s devotion and dedication to Lord Shiva was visible but also his love towards the other deities could be easily identified. One myth regarding the  Kopuram’s shadow not falling on the ground was gladly debunked.  Next place was Thanjavur Maratha Palace . The paintings on the ceiling above served as a feast to the...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tamil Movie Review-Natchathiram Nagargiradhu

Image
                              Hey, welcome to today's movie review of Pa Ranjith's Natchathiram Nagargiradhu. The  revolutionary concept adopted by the director for this film is appreciable, especially bringing it to the attention of a deep-rooted cultural and traditional region is quite impressive. Topics such as importance of the inclusiveness of the LGBQT community, superstitions being practiced, prevailing of the caste and class differences are predominantly discussed. Actor Kalaiyarasan who played the role of Arjun put on a brilliant and resonating performance. His character arc appeared to be the most interesting out of all. Symbolism being employed in a few places was a good choice which again took it's turn, emulating into a man reminding Stanley Kubrick's characters. In overall, it is a positive opinion about the film except for certain executions which  presence could have added laurels.
Post a Comment
Read more