Musings of the Mind

So here's a heartfelt write-up, written in support of the campaign,  # IWillGoOut  , against the horrific crimes committed in Bengaluru on New Year's eve. A message that needs to reach out loud and clear. A message that needs to be read by parents as well, parents to daughters and especially sons. Please spread the word. #IWillGoOut I will go out, why should I not? Is it my safety that makes you say that, Or are you too blind to see the fact? Why set boundaries for me when you don't have any? Why fix a number for my relationships, when you have many? If I have more than one boyfriend I am branded a slut, But if you have girlfriends, you are just a harmless flirt If I get a promotion I have slept with my boss, But if you get one, you are an able- workhorse. I am tired of the lakshman-rekhas you put for my safety, I am done stepping into fires just to prove my loyalty. It's time I take matters into my own hands, It's time ...

How the man who ruled Columbia was brought to his knees So, I finally made up my mind and decided to watch Netflix’s Narcos. Had heard a lot about this hugely popular fictionalized – biopic. The reviews ranged from –‘critically acclaimed’ to ‘I would go with a generous 2 out of 5 star for this disappointing TV series.’ Finally with polarized reviews in my mind, I decided to give Narcos a shot. Narcos retells the meteoric rise of Pablo Escobar - the dreaded drug-lord – from a Paisa (Common-man) to a filthy rich Mafioso. Pablo Escobar is one character nightmares are made of. So much power in the wrong hands can certainly bring an entire empire down. Narcos is one series that transcends linguistic barriers and connects with the non-Spanish speaking population like myself. Well, not really. You certainly do need English subtitles for the Spanish dialogues as 80% of the proceedings are in Spanish, barring what the Gringos (Americans) speak in the show. Probably, ...