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  • Data-ISM: The New Religion Of Digital & AI-Enabled World!

    Data-ISM: The New Religion Of Digital & AI-Enabled World!

    Data-ISM: The New Religion Of Digital & AI-Enabled World!

    Data-Driven culture is at the heart of success for actualization of business vision!

    Dr. Ashok Karania & Mr Murali Kotagiri, senior leaders of Apexon, participated in the Nasscom Technology Confluence Roadshow at Ahmedabad – An eclectic mix of exhilarating topics and amazing speakers at the thoughtfully curated event.

    Dr. Ashok spoke about the importance of data analytics for a digital enterprise and how creating a data-driven organisation ensures innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage. He also double clicked on the choice of cloud, on-prem and hybrid data storage solution from the perspective of security and scalability. 

    Mr Murali interacted with the industry leaders and technology geeks and stressed the importance of data in regulatory industry and the overall trends in the market. 

  • Listening – A rare and an extinct quality!

    Listening – A rare and an extinct quality!

    Listening – A rare and an extinct quality!

    In the world that constantly wants to speak and be heard, listen seems almost a forgotten skill! 

    And how costly it is! Yet we do not realise it!

    God gave us two ears and one month – But we do not understand!

    Listen to customers and business will never fail!

    Listen to employees and success will soar!

    Listen to friends and relationships will enrich!

    Listen to kids and family will smile!

    Listen to heart and life will thrive!

  • Do Patti Review: Falls Like A House Of Cards

    Do Patti Review: Falls Like A House Of Cards

    Do Patti Review: Falls Like A House Of Cards – Avoid It!

    Kriti Sanon’s Veronica Style Cocktail Of Crime Thriller, Mental Health & Domestic Abuse Is A Big Letdown

    Soumya and Shailee are twin sisters, who not only are as different as chalk and see, but also do not see eye-to-eye. Both fall for a cool charmer Dhruv- Aaina in Seeta Aur Geeta & Chaalbaaz mode. The troubled trio tale gets a twist as the stud has anger issues and he resorts to violence since he suffers from a patriarchal hangover. Key topics of mental health and domestic violence are diluted in an overzealous attempt to be a cinematic artwork. 

    Kajol is wasted – her Dushman was a better fare. Producer Kriti Sanon gets to show her acting skills in a double act including a complete tribute to Cocktail’s Deepika Padukone Veronica avatar. Rest of the act fail to redeem the poor screenplay and poorer direction – A better sensitivity was expected from Kanika in a women-produced film. 

    Do Patti: Avoid it!

    #dopatti #dopattireview #newreleases #weekendwatch #OTT #OTTShows #thriller #netflix #netflixandchill #hindicinema #hindimovies

  • Raat Jawaan Hai – A Must Watch Friendship Hug!

    Raat Jawaan Hai – A Must Watch Friendship Hug!

    Raat Jawaan Hai – A Must Watch Friendship Hug!

    Dil Chahta Hai & Zindagi Na Milegi Dobra Friendship Meets An Ultimate Adventure Called Parenting!

    Raat Jawaan Hai is a refreshing and heart warming series focussing on adult friendships and raising children. Three friends Avinash, Radhika and Suman are juggling the challenges of parenting while their spouses focus on winning the bread. Their friendship helps them navigate life, marriage, parents, self-identity, career and other challenges that emerge on the way.

    Anjali Anand as Radhika is the energy and outspoken cult leader. Barun Sobti as Avinash gives a perfect portrayal of ‘stay-at-home-dad’ blending his humour and insecurities. Priya Bapat as Suman is the hesitant one but the emotional anchor of the trio.

    Highly relatable to the urban couples, it touches your heart with humour, feelings and profound thought. Special credit to the writer – Loved the rural uncle who refused a life because he has to get 10K steps on Fitbit. Or the lines like: We are exactly like our kids. Just potty trained!

    Brilliantly written, wonderfully acted and beautifully directed, ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’ is a must watch!

  • CTRL: Promising Idea Gone Out Of Control

    CTRL: Promising Idea Gone Out Of Control

    CTRL: Promising Idea Gone Out Of Control

    CTRL has all the right ingredients but its a stale dish on arrival! 

    AI
    GenZ 
    Ananya Panday
    Social Media
    Talented Director

    All the above elements fail to make a compelling and refreshing story. The movie seems a packaged product designed to fill the Netflix shelves of new content. 

    Teenagers Nella and Joe are the GenZ couple living a dream life on social media. The influencers blissful life gets punctured when Joe is caught cheating – live on camera of course! 

    Nella gets Geet’s ‘Jalaa Do Saali’ inspiration from AI App where Joe’s images and videos are erased from her digital footprint and possibly life – The Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Mind!  But the AI Avatar is not a noble friend philosopher and guide – it takes over her data, privacy and soul for sinister gains. The evils of technology, data security and digital life are showcased – even prompting us to switch off our cameras and microphones. 

    Ananya is effortless in her GenZ avatar – her third outing on GenZ, social media and evils of technology after the very recent ‘Call Me Bae’ and ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan’. While the movie maybe a project to showcase Ananya’s talents, it has nothing new to offer. 

    Full credit for getting the look and feel of the movie right but the impact is missing. 

    Vikramaditya Motwane is a genius but he fails to convert a good idea into a credible movie!

    #CTRL #CTRLReview #CTRLMovie #Ananypanday #Ananya #GenZ #Netflix #Netflixandchill #AI #digital #privacy #digitallife #bollywood #newreleases #hindicinema #hindimovies #weekendwatch

  • The River Of Life – Keep Flowing!

    The River Of Life – Keep Flowing!

    Keep Flowing

    Keep Growing

    Be like a river. 

    Keep flowing. 

    Find the way. 

    Reduce speed. 

    Fasten pace. 

    Never rest. 

    Become the ocean. 

    Pic: Jeremy Bishop

  • Sector 36 Review: Dark, Gruesome & Spine-chilling Watch

    Sector 36 Review: Dark, Gruesome & Spine-chilling Watch

    Sector 36 is not for the faint hearted. It is a disturbing tale of child abuse, murders, organ trade, necrophilia and cannibalism.

    Inspired by the infamous Nithari Killings of 2006, writer Bodhayan Roychaudhury and director Aditya Nimbalkar concoct a gripping story that leaves a strong impact. Paedophile businessman Bassi’s Sector 36 bungalow is a playground for his sexual escapades. His servant Prem not only captures the acts of his boss, but he rapes and butchers the kids as well. He relishes their organs and even sells the body parts. Macabre and disturbing – Right?

    A failed kidnapping and convenient coincidences bring him in the radar of inspector Ram Charan Singh, who eventually gets Prem who relishes his confessional like a KBC hot seat! Watch the movie for this highly impactful interrogation scene where Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal deliver a masterclass in acting – reminds of Robert De Niro / Al Pacino in Heat and Nawaz / Vicky in Raman Raghav. This scene will outlive the movie like Pyar Ka Punchnama monologue!

    Vikrant Massey gives yet another stellar performance after 12th fail. He showcases his versatile art on Bodhayan’s canvas. Clearly in his purple patch! Deepak Dobriyal is equally impressive but his character could have been even stronger – his transformation from lazy corrupt copy to a spirited passionate truth seeker was too convenient. The movie has the apt dark gloomy look including the perfect opening sequence! Excellent cinematography.

    Sector 36 – A great watch!

  • Artificial Intelligence Lipstick

    Artificial Intelligence Lipstick

    AI Lipstick

    Are You Leveraging Artificial Intelligence & GenAI To Redefine Your Business And Accelerate The Achievement Of Vision? 

    Are You Taking Bold Bets For Customer Experience, Employee Engagement & Operational Efficiency?

    Are You Redefining & Transforming Your Business?

    Or Are You Using AI & GenAI As A Lipstick – Superficial & Cosmetic Change To Just Remain In Conversation?

    Reflect, Redefine & Roar With The Power Of AI

    Image: Ashley Piszek

  • Laila Majnu Review: The Eternal Love’s Journey From Kashmir To Spirituality

    Laila Majnu Review: The Eternal Love’s Journey From Kashmir To Spirituality

    Laila Majnu Review: The Eternal Love’s Journey From Kashmir To Spirituality

    The popular and classical tragic love story of Persian and Arabic times gets a Kashmiri setup in Imtiaz Ali’s writing. The Sajid Ali directed movie impresses with its authentic and rawness – Yashraj polish is missing but the movie touches your heart and soul.

    Laila – the girl is a prick tease who flirts with a battery of Srinagar boys

    Majnu (Qais) – the guy has bad reputation looks but stalks in a disarming manner

    As Qais tells Laila “humaari kahaani likhi gayi hai”, they fall in love while their parents are sworn enemies. The virgin love has a roller coaster ride with Laila getting married to a local politician and Majnu escaping to London. He returns and seems to be in an eternal waiting game for Laila. Both lose their lives with Majnu becoming a crazy mad lover. He discovers spirituality emphasising the path to God is nothing but love.

    Avinash Tiwary is intense and gets better as the movie progresses. He makes us believe in the madness of love with his powerful portrayal of Majnu. Tripti Dimri shows her talent in this pre-Animal avatar. Kashmir is a character by itself – what would Vishal Bharadwaj or Gulzar have done?.

    The songs are beautiful – O Meri Laila, Hafiz Hafiz and Aahista shine. The direction and editing could have been better as movie fails in certain portions.

    The movie was a big flop but the audience love brings it back after years of conversations. Within 3-4 days of release, it has made more money than its initial run six years ago! Love stories are eternal!

    Watch Laila Majnu for Avinash Tiwary’s Majnu act, Kashmir backdrop, nice music and a timeless love story!

    #Bollywood #ImtiazAli #HindiCinema #HindiMovies #IndianMovies #LailaMajnu #LoveStory #Romance #Love #Zee5 #Musical

  • Winning At Life & Sports – Harsha Bhogle Masterclass

    Winning At Life & Sports – Harsha Bhogle Masterclass

    Winning At Life & Sports – Monday Morning Motivation As Olympics Conclude!

    One Of The Finest Talks By The Wise & Accomplished Harsha Bhogle – A Trailblazer!

    Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad Is India’s Best & World’s Finest Management Institute – Watch A Life Masterclass By Its Alumni Who Succeeded In The Non-Traditional IIMA Profession

    – Can you work as hard as you can when no one is watching?

    – Humility and gratitude matter the most

    – Patriotism is in paying taxes, not Instagram posts

    – Big orchards encourage other trees to blossom

    Happy to see the reinforcement of these amazing nuggets laced with cricketing and non-cricketing examples! Loved it!