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  • India Diaries: Little Terrorist

    India Diaries: Little Terrorist

    The India-Pakistan issue has always been a sensitive one. Be it cricket or war, there seems to be an eternal spotlight on the relationship between the two former ‘Hindustaanis‘.

    I guess that is why when I came across this film, it instantly stood out. Little Terrorist is a short film written and directed by Ashwin Kumar. The film was completed by March 2004 in less than four months.

    Image Credit: Little Terrorist Official Website

    The film is captivating to say the least. For the first time, one can actually have an innocent laugh even with a grave issue that has been chosen. The differences cross border may be plenty but the similarities are much more and seem to be enough to let go of petty differences.

    I am not the only one who loves this film. Nominated for the Oscars, European Academy Awards and winning at the Manhattan Film Festival, Montreal Film Festival and the Flanders International Film Festival – all this proves is that you need to watch this film.

    Little Terrorist:

    Do let me know what you think of this film. Drop in your comments below.

  • Who’s That? Aakash Nihalani

    Who’s That? Aakash Nihalani

    Ever thought a simple 6-faced cube as art? How about if its placed right in the middle of a serious building? Is it art now? That is the thing about creativity, the lesser any of us think of it, the more likely it is to turn up and take us by surprise.

    Aakash Nihalani, a New York based artist, does just that with his geometric masterpieces. What struck me is his style. Unlike other artists, his skill is the satirical placement of his art. He chooses interesting locations to display it almost to take one by surprise at the next turn down the the street.

    What excites this artist is the interaction of people with his work. ‘People need to understand that how it is isn’t how it is supposed to be.’

    He brings in a new aspect to street art not fueled by the expected activist propaganda. Instead it has simple overtones of geometry, shapes and light humour. He also maintains his respect for public property by using a medium like tape which easily comes off but does not compromise on the level of ‘edginess’.

    If you want to catch more of his work, do drop by at his official website.

  • Horn – OK – Jeepney

    Horn – OK – Jeepney

    One of the best locations to spot the raw appeal for art in India would have to be the Indian HORN-OK-PLEASE. You got that right, I am referring to the bright, lotus-clad, ‘chintu-pappu‘ named Indian trucks! Almost no two trucks look exactly like each other, which in this world of over standardisation is a breath of fresh air.

    This post, however, is not about them. Its about their far twin in Philippines – the Jeepney!  The jeepney is a common form of public transport in Philippines. The origin lies in the post-US war days, where the people decided to use the US army tanks creatively by incorporating them into their public transport system. The creative part doesn’t end there though.

    Each jeepney exhibits a riot of colours and artistic work, much like its desi cousin. Here are few glimpses of the jeepney:

    Image Courtesy: Lotushaus

    Image Courtesy: Rjose

    Image Courtesy: Genvencampaigns

  • Sunrise on the Streets

    Sunrise on the Streets

    Finally I managed to witness the city at the wee hours of the morning and it was worth trading sleep for the view.

  • The Indian Male Comradeship

    The Indian Male Comradeship

    Two simple men – looking over at the busy city – peeling and sharing an orange to go with the chat. The view was far to tempting to not be shared with you. I had to strip one of the pictures it off its colour so that you could sense the classic appeal the image had. Oh the comradeship men share!

  • The Power Woman

    The Power Woman

    Was wandering the streets the other day and came across this beautiful scene. What struck me first with this woman would have to be her independence. The ease with which she manages the rug at the back of her cycle and the bag in the front, not to forget the sari she is wearing is not the easiest outfit for cycling.

    She is my power woman.

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