Category: Facts, Figures & Fiction
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Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison, the book behind the famous Netflix Show “Scoop”
Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison is a memoir by Jigna Vora, a crime reporter who was arrested in connection with the murder of fellow journalist Jyotirmoy Dey in 2011. Vora spent seven years in prison, including two years in Byculla Jail, before being acquitted of all charges. In her book, Vora recounts […]
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Man’s Search for Meaning: A Powerful and Moving Account of Finding Meaning in the Midst of Suffering
Man’s Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then immersively imagining that outcome. It is considered one of the most influential […]
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The Ramayana TV Series: A Story of Love, Loss, Redemption, and Triumph
The Ramayana is an Indian epic poem that tells the story of Rama, a prince who is exiled from his kingdom and then goes on to fight a war to win back his throne. The poem is one of the most important texts in Hinduism, and it has been told and retold in many different […]
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The Psychology of Evil: Movies Based on Serial Killers
Serial killers have always been a fascination for people, and this fascination has been reflected in cinema for decades. There are many movies based on serial killers, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on true stories, while others are fictionalized accounts. Some are horror movies, while others are thrillers or […]
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Review of AIR, now premiering on Amazon Prime showing the Epic relationship of Michael Jordan and Nike
The webseries “AIR” is a fictionalized account of the partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike that revolutionized the world of sports and culture. The series is directed by Ben Affleck and stars Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker, and Viola Davis. The series begins with Sonny Vaccaro (Damon), a Nike executive, […]
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Dahaad: A Gripping and Thought-Provoking Look at Misogyny, Casteism, and Violence Against Women
Dahaad is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller web series directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi and created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. It stars Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 13 May 2023. Dahaad follows the story of Anjali Bhaati (Sonakshi […]
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A Mother’s Fight for Her Children: The Sagarika Chakraborty Story
In 2011, Sagarika Chakraborty, an Indian woman, moved to Norway with her husband and two young children. Shortly after their arrival, her husband left her and took the children with him. Chakraborty was devastated, and she was left to fight for her children’s custody on her own. The Norwegian government intervened and took Chakraborty’s children […]
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Modern and Contemporary Sculptures:
The modern and contemporary period of sculpture encompasses a broad range of styles and movements, from figurative to abstract, minimalism to pop art. In this article, we will focus on the top modern and contemporary sculptures from artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Louise Bourgeois, and Jeff Koons. Auguste Rodin Auguste Rodin was a […]
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Renaissance Sculptures: From Michelangelo to Bernini.
The Renaissance was a period of great artistic and cultural renewal that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century. During this time, there was a renewed interest in classical art and humanism, which led to some of the most famous sculptures in history. In this article, we will highlight the top Renaissance sculptures from […]
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Ancient Sculptures: From Venus de Milo to The Pantheon Statues
The ancient world has left behind some of the most iconic sculptures in human history. From the Greek Parthenon marbles to the Egyptian Great Sphinx, ancient sculptures continue to capture the imagination of people today. In this blog-post, we will focus on some of the top ancient sculptures from civilizations such as Greece, Egypt, and […]