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The Watchers & the Magicians #MondayMusings

"The more things change, the more they stay the same."- Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

When we first enter the dimly lit room, we see the magician.Intrigued by what we know he is about to do, we gather around him.In observing the hands at work, we understand. In understanding the power behind magic, we are inspired to do it ourselves.In doing, we realize the true struggle behind the faux effortlessness. We fail yet we persevere. We evolve yet we strive further. We better ourse...

On writing over 20,000 words about TV Sitcoms #AtoZChallenge

I completed the #AtoZChallenge. I honestly didn't think it was possible.

26 posts in 26 days of the month (Sundays off!) based on a theme of my choice and the 26 letters of the alphabet.  I'm a 'one post a week' kinda guy. That's been my average for over a decade now. 26 was way out of my comfort zone.


Especially when I saw all the awesome themes bloggers from across the world were writing on, it got even more intimidating. I like having something unique to offer and I was sure I'd be dwar...

Recipe - Gulab Jamun with Dark Chocolate Filling

One of India's most popular sweets, the Gulab Jamun needs no real introduction. The milk-solids based sweet is actually not just limited to Indian cuisine or even South Asian but is also a part of Caribbean cuisine! 

They are delightful melt-in-your-mouth little globes of heaven and can test the character of even the truest of calorie watchers as they sit there in their golden hues, bathed in a glistening sugary syrup.

So how can we improve upon this heavenly treat first prepared in I...

Everything you Need to Know about Captain America: Civil War before entering the theatre

First off, the good news. I know, we both got burned by Batman v Superman but not this time. The initial critics reviews are already in and it's unanimously positive, calling Captain America: Civil War the best in Marvel's Cinematic Universe till date. So definitely book your show.


Civil War is based on one of the most popular and controversial comic book series from Marvel in the last decade.In the 2006-7 comic book series, when a mishap occurs while trying to apprehend a superpowered cr...

Know Your Show: Zach Braff & Scrubs #AtoZChallenge

This post is part of my #AtoZChallenge for April 2016 where my theme is TV Sitcoms.
For the letter Z, I choose Zach Braff & his show that still changes lives today, Scrubs.

Premise:Simultaneously humorous and heartfelt, the show by Bill Lawrence follows the lives of the new doctors at Sacred Hearts Hospital as they deal with their patients and their own lives, viewed from the eyes of a quirky young intern.


1) It is easy to try to fit this show into the 'comedy' se...

You again! TV Stars who tasted success on two shows #AtoZChallenge

Becoming an icon on a television show is no easy feat with ratings wars and finicky fan followings for each show. Over the years, many have starred in various shows with very few breaking the code. But there are the rare few who are lucky enough to taste success not once but twice, known across generations for two iconic roles. This post focuses on those talented stars who cracked the code twice in different shows and had us going 'You again! I know you!'.  
Hugh Laurie - House MD / Jeeve...

Know Your Show: The X-Files #AtoZChallenge

This post is part of my #AtoZChallenge for April 2016 where my theme is TV Sitcoms.For the letter X, I was always going to choose The X-Files.
Premise:The show follows the investigations of the two FBI agents of the X-Files department, assigned to investigate unsolved cases that involve the presence of paranormal phenomena.

10 reasons you will love it:1) Chris Carter's show is iconic pop culture, mentioned alongside greats like Star Trek and Twilight Zone and having a huge cult following of fan...

Know Your Show: The Wonder Years #AtoZChallenge

This post is part of my #AtoZChallenge for April 2016 where my theme is TV Sitcoms.For the letter W, I choose The Wonder Years.
Premise:The off-screen narrator reminisces about growing up with his family as a young boy on the verge of becoming a teenager through the late 1960s and early 70s in America and the lessons in life he learned along the way. 

10 reasons you will love it:1) The show revolved around young Kevin Arnold, his parents and two elder siblings and his two best friends...

Villains who Elevated Their TV Shows #AtoZChallenge

For a thriller to be a success, having a good hero is essential. But having a worthy adversary is a must. It raises the stakes, making you fear for the hero and his posse.
So who were some of the best villains to ever grace the world of television, a harrowing  foil for the protagonist, making them doubt their abilities?
Trinity killer & The Ice Truck Killer (Dexter)The irony that Dexter - a serial killer - is the hero here is not lost on me. But in the realm of the show, he has come u...

Underrated TV Shows That Deserve More Love #AtoZChallenge

Not all good shows get the love they deserve.
The reasons can be so many - too complex, too serious, too funny, too real, too satire-y... sometimes a good show is just released at the wrong time and lost in the shadows of other more popular shows. With the advent of online streaming, downloading and binge watching though, we have been blessed with the chance to find so many gems that lost the battle on television ratings but won the war to be loved by the public.

These were shows that were well...