RANGOON – Bloody Hell – an unexciting mock-tail of love and war

One waits for the next Vishal Bhardwaj film with bated breaths. He has enthralled us with Omkara, Maqbool, Haider, Saat Khoon Maaf’ and even shown us a different world with Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola. You normally do not get it completely wrong  with a film by Vishal. However, Law of averages must catch up some… Read More: RANGOON – Bloody Hell – an unexciting mock-tail of love… »

8 FILTERS TO EVALUATE CAUSE DRIVEN BRAND INITIATIVES.

I got up to a tweet that introduced me to the latest ad in the ‘JAGO REY’ series. I loved it. Here was a brand that has found relevant cause and could rejuvenate it frequently. On the same day, I read the probing blog by Lakshmipathy Bhat, ‘Cause – driven advertising’: does it help in… Read More: 8 FILTERS TO EVALUATE CAUSE DRIVEN BRAND INITIATIVES. »

‘ONE LESS DECISION TO MAKE’ – towards designed customer Intimacy.

Oh, I know. I caught you there with the headline. As a brand / product/ service, you and the customer is not married. On top of that there is no hint of an affair. Intimacy is a desire and dream but then that is where you stand. If I hear you right, you are committed to… Read More: ‘ONE LESS DECISION TO MAKE’ – towards designed customer Intimacy. »

Will YOU SEND A VALENTINE GIFT TO YOUR AGENCY?

You haven’t heard a more stupid question than this. And then you would ask me, Do you really think I should be doing this? What gave you that idea? I know the first reactions the question would elicit. Ok, let’s look at the other side. Do you think your agency will send you a valentine… Read More: Will YOU SEND A VALENTINE GIFT TO YOUR AGENCY? »

JOLLY LLB2 – An interesting case to watch

The premise remains the same, a novice fighting a case of his life. And that is more than enough for a somewhat tight screenplay. Other than a short song in between, which happens for rhyme or reason, rest of the film does not let you know the time. There is hardly a moment that you… Read More: JOLLY LLB2 – An interesting case to watch »

A story born overnight in the Writing Workshop by Raksha Bharadia

Last night at MICA, I had a chance to attend a short two-hour WRITING WORKSHOP by Raksha Bharadia, the author of ‘All & Nothing’, ‘Roots and wings’ and the editor author of the Chicken Soup India series. She took us, the participants,  through various stages of a story construct. The importance of opening with a… Read More: A story born overnight in the Writing Workshop by Raksha… »

Have your SOP’s outlived their utility?

Every self-respecting department in a growing organisation has defined standard operating processes (SOP). The problem is simple. Most of the process were created when the organisation was of a different size, operating in a zone with market dynamics that may not be now relevant. However, like religious rituals and family traditions, they remain unchallenged. In… Read More: Have your SOP’s outlived their utility? »

A MILLION SMILE celebration- iLEAD – Aid-et-action

I have been fortunate to be associated with AEA – Aid Et Action. I am Director on India Board of this Geneva Based international NGO. It’s Indian Headquarter is at Chennai. The South-Asia region is headed by Ravi Pratap Singh, highly diligent worker and task master. AEA works for ‘Bringing Change Through Education’. They work… Read More: A MILLION SMILE celebration- iLEAD – Aid-et-action »

Only a LOVEHOLIC should pick- ‘SHADES OF LOVE’ edited by ANKIT MITTAL

None of us have any doubt that ‘love’ as an emotion has a vast canvas and vignettes that is tough to understand. My picking of this book is a result of being a sucker for short stories. I picked it from Mumbai Airport, when one of the flights, I was destined to take was delayed… Read More: Only a LOVEHOLIC should pick- ‘SHADES OF LOVE’ edited by… »