Suhail

Many high-profile parents struggle to spend enough time with their children because of their busy schedules. Sometimes, they try to compensate by giving them expensive gifts or vehicles. But material comforts can never replace proper parenting or teach children to grow into responsible, compassionate human beings.

In this case, I feel Iha has failed in her parenting, even though she is undoubtedly a hardworking woman who built her own business through years of dedication and effort.

However, the tragic loss of three lives cannot be overlooked, and the person responsible must be held accountable for his actions. The victims and their families deserve justice, and no one should be allowed to escape responsibility.

At the same time, why should Iha Designs and the years of hard work behind the business be dragged into every discussion and deliberately tarnished because of her son's actions? His responsibility for this tragedy and her achievements as an entrepreneur are two different matters.

Building a business takes years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work, but its reputation can be damaged in an instant. We can question her parenting while still acknowledging her professional achievements.

Justice must be served for the three lives lost, and accountability must be ensured. But holding someone accountable for their actions should not become an excuse to destroy another person's hard-earned livelihood..

For argument sake let's believe that his parents are not to be troubled, but then how does the son kill 3 people and then have the audacity to say that his Uppa will take care of him??

If a boy from a normal family faces this situation he will be scared to death and not be defiant after killing 3 people.

" Vappa nokkikolum Amma kanichu kodutholum ????

The courage and audicity to say this confidentially and not breakdown because his actions lead to 3 death is really annoying and unexpectable.

 

Another story of how Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely .

Suhail, was remanded to a Borstal school in Kakkanad while the Ernakulam Rural Police investigate the culpable homicide case. Looks like licence of three bars were revoked. They people in the car had been to three bars before the incident.

Wintering ~ Katherine May

 

Katherine does a beautiful job of bringing out the tools one should harbour in one’s arsenal to weather difficult times. It’s a lovely, languid read, one that I would like to come back to.It’s so comforting to read especially if you are going through a time of stress, grief or facing challenges in your life. It is like being given permission to stop and heal from what challenges you. 

Author Katherine May invites us to embrace this winter with all that it has to offer. And May doesn't just mean the season, but rather the "Everybody winters at one time or another; some winter over and over again. Wintering is a season in the. It is a fallow period in life when you're cut off from the world, feeling rejected, sidelined, blocked from progress, or cast into the role of the outsider. Perhaps it results from an illness; perhaps from a life event such as a bereavement or the birth of a child; perhaps it comes from a humiliation or failure. Perhaps you’re in a period of transition, and have temporarily fallen between two worlds. Some winterings creep upon us more slowly, accompanying the protracted death of a relationship, the gradual ratcheting up of caring responsibilities as our parents age, the drip-drip-drip of lost confidence. Some are appallingly sudden, like discovering one day that your skills are considered obsolete, the company you worked for has gone bankrupt, or your partner is in love with someone new. However it arrives, wintering is usually involuntary, lonely and deeply painful. Yet it’s also" May was inspired to share her experiences from her own periods of winter and what she has learned from the radical act of real self-care (i.g. getting enough sleep, being restful, and generally slowing down our routines to combat the workaholic culture). May fearlessly combats the wave of toxic positivity - a newly morphed Instagramable version of bootstrap mentality - that has taken over many of the books that attempt to discuss our reactions to stress. What one can instead expect from 'Wintering' is a guide that is more akin to sharing a coffee with a friend than reading a self-help book.

'Wintering' is difficult to place into any one genre.May doesn't just look at weathering personal winters, she turns her pen to the anthropological and the historical as she examines how other cultures and creatures prepare for winter. May seeks out the peace and solace found in nature's winter. Observing everything from the hibernating nests of dormice, wolf dens, and the survival tactics of bees, to the practice of ice swimming, the wonder of the northern lights, and the frigid cold of the Arctic Circle and how those who choose to live there embrace winter. Casting her net wide a little closer to home, May writes about different spiritual practices that welcome winter; such as attending the winter equinox celebration at Stonehenge, discussing the rituals of winter with her Finnish friends, and evaluating the experiences of those who are battling with Seasonal Affective Disorder. May even includes the literary aspect of wintering by weighing the importance of snow in fairy tales, meditating on John Donne's poem "A Nocturnal upon St. Lucy's Day" and Sylvia Plath's "Wintering". May concludes that to welcome winter is to survive it. It is a hopeful and philosophical approach that I found deeply comforting.

In a lovely bit of writing, May reveals that in times of distress she likes to travel north. That the cold air feels clean and uncluttered and that she can think straight. I adhere to May's belief that the cold has healing properties. As she writes, "you apply ice to a joint after an awkward fall. Why not do the same to life?" There will always be winters. There will always be periods of sadness and solitude. Therefore, we must prepare for them as best we can. What does this look like in practice? Baking? Soup making? Reading my candlelight in cozy socks? Yes and no. Those things certainly aren't going to hurt your mentality when dealing with winters. However, it is more about recognizing when you need to coil into yourself. Protect yourself. Sleep. Slow down. Grow. Anticipate spring. Feel the turning of the year with gratitude.

CONTENTS 

PROLOGUE: 

SEPTEMBER: INDIAN SUMMER 

OCTOBER  MAKING READY HOT WATER GHOST STORIES 

NOVEMBER  METAMORPHOSIS SLUMBER 

DECEMBER  LIGHT MIDWINTER EPIPHANY 

JANUARY  DARKNESS HUNGER 

FEBRUARY  SNOW COLD WATER 

MARCH  SURVIVAL SONG 

EPILOGUE: LATE MARCH THAW 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

This book is the work of many hands, and I only hope I can remember to thank them all. First and foremost, thanks to my interviewees, who were extremely generous with their time and their willingness to explore some difficult subjects. Any errors are mine and not theirs. Thanks also to Richard Ashcroft for emergency philosophical consultation services. Thanks to Nira Begum, Olivia Morris, Bianca Bexton, Sue Lascelles and the brilliant team at Rider Books; and to Anna Hogarty, Hayley Steed, Madeleine Milburn and the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV and Film Agency. It’s hard to express my gratitude and surprise each time one of my book ideas is taken seriously and treated with such care. Thanks to all the friends and family who rushed in to help during a difficult couple of years. Thanks to H for finding many ingenious ways to allow me to sneak off and write, and to Lucy Abrahams for discreetly diverting work away from me so that I could finish my manuscript. She probably thinks I didn’t notice. Finally, thanks to Bert for constantly forcing me to dig deep into this life. It’s always worth it.

Wintering is a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, times when we must retreat to care for and repair ourselves. Katherine May thoughtfully shows us how to come through these times with the wisdom of knowing that, like the seasons, our winters and summers are the ebb and flow of life.

Because He Is ~ Meghna Gulzar

 The book traces the life of Gulzar through the eyes of his daughter. Rather than focusing only on his artistic achievements, Gulzar reflects on her childhood memories, family life, and the unique bond they shared. She portrays him as a remarkably involved father who actively participated in raising her despite the demands of a successful career in cinema.

The memoir interweaves:

His journey as a poet, writer, lyricist, and filmmaker.

His personal triumphs and struggles.

The evolution of their father-daughter relationship.

The values he imparted, particularly independence and freedom of thought.

What Makes the Book Special?

One of the most memorable ideas in the book comes from Gulzar's philosophy of parenting:

Parents assume they know more than their children, but in reality, a parent and child are learning together. If the child is two years old, the parent is also a two-year-old parent.

This belief shaped his relationship with Meghna. The book describes how he:

Got her ready for school every day.

Rearranged his work schedule to be home when school ended.

Wrote her a book every year on her birthday until she was thirteen.

Key Themes

Fatherhood and parenting

Creative life and artistic discipline

Independence and individuality

Family, love, and respect

The man behind the public legend

Why Readers Connect With It

The book is often described as less a biography and more a tribute from a daughter to her father. It presents Gulzar as affectionate, emotionally available, intellectually curious, and quietly supportive, while also documenting the realities of his personal and professional.

It's a warm, reflective read rather than a dramatic celebrity memoir.

Actually ....I met them ~ Gulzar

Actually… I Met Them is a memoir by Gulzar. Published by Penguin Random House India in 2021, it is a collection of personal memories of the remarkable people he met, learned from, and worked with throughout his career.

The book takes you behind the scenes of Indian cinema, music, and literature through Gulzar's own recollections. Rather than offering a conventional biography of each celebrity, he shares the little moments, conversations, working relationships, quirks, and personal experiences that reveal what these remarkable people were like.

Some of the personalities he writes about include:

• Bimal Roy: Gulzar's mentor and a father figure who helped shape his early journey in cinema.
• Satyajit Ray: Memories of a great filmmaker and the intriguing possibility of their professional paths coming together.
• Kishore Kumar: Anecdotes about his playful personality and his unique approach to work.
• R. D. Burman: Personal memories of the composer and his creative world.

Other chapters feature people such as Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Ritwik Ghatak, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Mahasweta Devi, Suchitra Sen, Sharmila Tagore, and others. The book contains 18 chapters, each centered on an individual. 

• Intimate storytelling: You encounter these personalities through the eyes of someone who knew them personally.
• Lessons in creativity: Their working habits, temperaments, artistic choices, and relationships offer insights into how great artists think.
• Humor and humanity: The stories include amusing incidents as well as touching reflections.
• A glimpse into cultural history: The recollections bring different eras of Indian cinema, music, and literature alive, accompanied by photographs. 
• Penguin Random House India

Readers who enjoy literary memoirs, behind-the-scenes stories, and portraits of creative people would enjoy it. If you enjoy understanding not only what a person created but also who they were as a human being, this book offers that kind of reading experience.

The English edition was translated by Maharghya Chakraborty from Bengali. The book originated from conversations Gulzar had with Sanchari Mukherjee for a Bengali newspaper; the collected Bengali version was titled Panta Bhate. 

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Double Remedy Day

Today, October 10, 2026, is Sarva Pitru Amavasya (also known as Mahalaya Amavasya or Pitru Moksha Amavasya). Because it falls on a Saturday, it is also highly significant as Shani Amavasya.

This rare combination makes today an incredibly powerful day for spiritual cleansing, ancestral blessings, and karmic remedies.

If you do not know the exact death anniversary (Tithi) of a departed loved one, or if you missed performing rituals during the fortnight, performing Shraddha or Tarpan today covers all ancestors collectively.

According to Hindu tradition, the souls of ancestors visit the earthly realm during Pitru Paksha. Today is the day they bless their families and return to their heavenly abode. Seeking their forgiveness and expressing gratitude today brings peace, prosperity, and removes Pitru Dosha.

Culturally, Mahalaya marks the end of the dark fortnight and the arrival of Goddess Durga. Sharad Navratri begins tomorrow morning, transitioning the energy from remembrance to celebration.

This time it's special and powerful as it falls on a Saturday. While Pitru Paksha is about the genetic or inherited karmic debt of your ancestors, Shani Dev is the cosmic judge of your own current lifecycle actions. Observing today helps alleviate Shani Dhaiya, Sade Sati, or afflicted Saturn placements.

This is historically treated as a "Double Remedy Day" because both influences deal heavily with karmic balance. The conjunction of two mighty carmic forces.

Amavasya represents a period of deep darkness before a new cycle begins. Strikingly, the crow is deeply tied to both aspects of this day. In Hindu tradition, crows are believed to be the vehicles that carry food offerings directly to our ancestors (Pitrus). Concurrently, the crow is the official divine vehicle (Vahana) of Lord Shani. The convergence emphasizes that actions taken today have a dual impact—pacifying the past (ancestors) while aligning with the judge of the present (Shani).

 

BKU vs. VAS

There is really no fair comparison between the two movies. While both may share a similar underlying premise of a young woman falling in love with an older man, the similarities largely end there. The stories are set in different worlds, explore different lifestyles, and are told with distinct perspectives, themes, and storytelling styles.

Ultimately, cinema is a matter of personal taste. Some viewers may connect more deeply with one film, while others may prefer the other. A preference for one does not automatically make the other inferior. Appreciating or disliking a film is subjective, and different audiences will naturally respond to different narratives in different ways.

Comparing these two films solely on the basis of their central premise would be oversimplifying them. Yes, both involve a young woman falling in love with an older man, but beyond that, they are vastly different in terms of storytelling, characterization, social backdrop, and the lifestyles they portray.

We cannot say which one is good or bad, but only say which worked for us and which did not. There is no madate that neither should work or not work. One can like or dislike both the movies too...For each their own, their taste....Our taste buds are different.

White Ginger Lilies...

The elegant white ginger lilies, often admired for their pure white petals, graceful shape, and subtle fragrance, these were my life once upon a time. They are still very dear to my heart, but I do not have them around me now anymore. They bloom without demanding attention, and their simplicity often creates a feeling of calm, nostalgia, and peace.

You might love them because they embody a kind of beauty that is gentle rather than dramatic. The white petals stand out against the lush green leaves, creating a contrast that feels both refreshing and serene. For me it is a symbol of clarity, renewal, and inner stillness.

Perhaps I love these flowers because they do not try to be extraordinary. They simply bloom in silence, and in that quiet grace, they remind me how beautiful simplicity can be.

Some flowers dazzle the world. These simply bloom, and somehow that touches the heart more deeply.

I am drawn to these white blossoms for the same reason I seek peace: they carry no noise, no urgency, only a gentle reminder that beauty does not need to shout.

The white blooms rising above a small balcony garden, almost like little islands of calm amidst the everyday world below. 🌿🤍Miss you....