Aayanisms

In continuation to the previous episode, where we discussed Pakistan Reaction Channels on YouTube, this episode focusses on bridging the misinformation gap between the two countries which stems from News,TalkShows and other similar commentary. There are shouts and screams, loosely based on facts but mostly on rhetorics and seldom provide a balanced 360 degree view to the audience. It's the same pr...

If you surf YouTube, chances are you might have stumbled upon "Reaction Channels". For the uninitiated, Reaction Channels are a rage in the social media circuit and often generate good viewership. Simply put, a Reaction Channel is nothing but a content creator's opinion, and reaction thereof, on the content they watch. It could be a movie trailer, Cricketing moment or a political situation, there...

This episode is for parents and students appearing in competitive exams. As parents we often reinforce a message inducing fear rather than hope and positivity. "What if you don't get 95% in grade X , do you know what will happen?" What seems like a simple reality check for you, could well become confidence blocker for the child. they will forever feel the pressure of non-performance and failure. T...

In case you were on some other rock, there is a raging battle between Bollywood and South Indian cinema. The fight is for pan-India business. Bollywood, caters to a largely Hindi speaking population, primarily based in the upper half of India and South Indian Cinema comprises of Tamil,Malyalam,Telegu and Kannada film industries. Unlike their norther counterpart, South Indian cinema is not united b...

Its a special day, its Mothers day. So your social-media posts and updates are there for everyone to see. So what happens tomorrow?  What are you going to do differently at home? Celebrating Mother's Day for one day and the rest of 364 days you treat her the same old way you've been  treating her since you came into your senses. And if you are a father of a daughter, are you brining her...

I got a list of ten questions from a tenth grader.  They wanted answers about what lies ahead after the board exams?   They wanted to know is there life beyond Math?  What career options are possible?  And many related questions.  So if you know someone in the tenth grade, then this episode might be just what they need to hear. Tune in. #teenager #gradeX #exams #life #care...

There has been such a huge backlash post the release of Gehraiyan - some just loved it while the other loathed it.  Yet when you listen to the reasons for such a response, you know they are missing the point at either end of the spectrum. So in this mini talk - I share the framework/mindset to keep while watching the movie, and then make an informed assessment whether you like it or not. #fil...

Parenting is  rocket science for some, quite literally.  Think of the Inspiration4 all civilian crew which flew 500+ miles above Earth and returned back safely in the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket.  As it turns out,  in 2022 I see parent still adopting parenting style of yesteryears, and in some sense limiting the potential of the child. Tune in to this short capsule, about Parenting R...

War and what can you  do about it?  Often times, we are crowded in our minds with our immediate realities, responsibilities and remedies. We are micro focused on what challenges us with little regard to what's happening around us at a macro level, other than the occasional rant on school media or a passing conversation in the corridor. As this  invasion and counter-actions thereof d...

A tribute to the genius of Shane Warne. We may not be qualified to comment, but as a fan, Cricket lover, this is my ode to the spin wizard from Australia. #Cricket. #shanewarne #CricketAustralia

Yet another Olampik came and yet another went. The expectation as always was to participate and hope to get some medals along the way. And to that effect, it went perfectly to plan. So out came the joyous raptures, social media messages of support from Cricketers to page 3 celebrities, ministers announced. cash awards and houses or land as a reward, fancy videos and catchy jingles  flooded ou...

100% success buckets:   27% -> Top Performers  Shami Pant Ashwin   18% -> Middle Performers  Jadeja Ishant   54% -> Underperformers  Kohli Bumrah Pujara Rohit Ajinkya Gill   Team with such success distribution rely on heroics.  They wait for the Phoenix to rise from the ashes, they wait for Superman to save the day, they wait for magic to happen, bu...

How do you make a show good?   Create loveable characters, relatable plot and good acting. But how do you make it great? Kill off major characters! Think about it. Which epic show did not have their main characters, or some of their main characters bumped off? You have a heartache , you dread it, but still yearn for it.  So what did you think about Familyman Season 2? Did it touch t...

You stole a pen from a shop. You didn't need to. But you still did it for the teenage rebellious streak in you. Shoplifting is a crime. So you ought to be punished. But you were never caught in the act, until now. 20 years later, a random footage of the store surfaces to indict you. What do you say in your defence?  That you are a changed person now and shouldn't be either judged or punished...

Unidentified Areal Phenomena also known as UFO has new found legs. Government authorities are set to formally acknowledge their existence. Why was it even kept a secret? Is there a common sense logic to it? If so, is there a threat to humanity? Are they an advanced civilisation or  intelligence? If so, what is our formal protocol of response?   Many questions and very few verified a...

Cant sleep? Crowded mind? Depressing thoughts? Feeling low? Too much sad news? Locked at home? Worrying endlessly? If it sounds familiar, worry not, you are not alone. Getting bogged down with the  pandemic news can spiral out of control pretty quickly.   I ve curated a list of 7 things you can try doing to distract your mind from the current  situation.  I share some simple co...

We often criticise others, especially government, on how this pandemic is being managed, yet, continue to break every rule in the book of  common sense!  Stay safe, wear masks is a message you've heard a million times. It sounds simple isn't it? But its not. People just don't listen. Common sense and Covid are strange bedfellows isn't it? No pun. But , as it turns out, the pandemic is ra...

Talking about Cricket :  The biggest challenge is to develop a new audience for Test Cricket in the age of instant gratification, here is a sport which  demands patience, resilience and grinding perseverance. How counter intuitive it is for the adrenalin rush generation? But if you asked the purist, they could give you a 5 day talk on why this format is best not just in Cricket but acros...

Did you know having a vanilla ice-cream could be controversial?  Someone's afternoon delight could be somebody's depression triggering anxiety disorder. I love Taj but someone's Taj is somebody's Tomb, isn't it? Someone's humour is somebody's sarcasm? You could get trolled on almost anything you say. More so from people who do not understand reference to context, and react on the literal mean...

Jut the other day while watching a potboiler blockbuster Bollywood flick I squirmed at  "Kuttey main tera khoon peejaunga" as the hero shouted at  the villain. It made me wonder - why are dogs associated with expletives in many Hindi movies? Why do we as a society have such a low tolerances  towards these wonderful pets? Is it conditioning, ignorance or plain indifference? I share t...

If you are a first timer to Indian Entertainment , trying to absorb the melee of colours , sights and sounds - then tune in to this experience.  If you are reacting to Indian content on YouTube or intend to in the future, then this will give you a neutral point of view to better understand the cultural  nuances and the sequence of events you need to follow to ease into the Indian enterta...

If there was a Michelin Star Rating for Test Cricket, it would go to the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia. Simply put, it means you would take a detour to visit this restaurant, you'd leave your work behind, you'd go out of your way, move your calendar to make time to visit this restaurant. That's how precious , how big a 3 star Michelin restaurant is. Muc...

When you argue about paying 50 bucks for parking and then spend 5000 bucks at the mall. When you smugly buy pirated DVD at 50 bucks but scream when you get paid less at work. When you treat your domestic help as a bonded labour and strut in the society as the champion of being compassionate. Join me in this experience to learn the idiosyncrasies of the upper echelons of our hoity-toity society. #i...

Its 2021, and you are feeling guilty of the stuff you did back in 2020.  Ate more , exercised less, wasted more time consuming than creating and the  works  right? So what are you going to do differently this year? And this is exactly the point where you come up with resolutions. Resolve. Grit.  Determination and full of energy. Until you realise, you are not able to keep up to...

When your back is against the wall, the only way to move, is forward. That is exactly what Team India did. But is it enough?  Should we think the worst is behind us and move ahead? Or will the past come back to haunt us? What will Captain Jinks do tomorrow? Join me in this experience, where we explore the best case scenario, the worst case and the   most likely situation by the same time...