RIFLE RANGE BOY

The Unbearable Lightness of Being 1988 Director: Philip Kaufman https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/ g1kPEwATsCI8DnGx6ViAhUVKQSI.jpg   This film, with such a provocative title, is based on a novel by Milan Kundera published in 1984. It takes place during the Prague Spring of 1968. Against the backdrop of political upheaval in Poland, the narrative explores what it means to be liberated from political oppression as well as the pursuit of sexual freedom. The phrase 'being light' probably has its roots in the New Testament, "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30). It is said that keeping up the strict law of the Pharisees was difficult, so the followers were told to leave their burden to Jesus. So, to be light is to be free. Freedom comes with its burdens. It is an essential privilege that humans strive for. Its significance cannot be overstated for the modern individual who values self-expression and individualism. Achieving complete freedom withou...

Dhanvatari - God of Ayurveda. Note the Chakra, Sanghu, Leech and elixir. Bloodletting was an accepted way of treatment in ancient time. The pot holds the potion of health. Chakra to slice of tumours or maybe denoting pressure point, Sonic or ultrasonic waves to treat ailments? It used to be an almost non-event. It came at a time when major public examinations were scheduled. Forget about gearing up for Deepavali, we were oiling ourselves to run through the grinding mill of tests and the uncertainty of passing exams.  When we started working, some of us even had the misfortune of not having a day off. Work had to go on. Still, life went on, knowing jolly well that to serve humankind equals to showing  salutations  to the Almighty. So we missed many Deepavali and never felt short of anything. But then, now they tell us that the Deepavali celebrations must go on for five days. That reminds me of someone in our childhood who said that if one is healthy and ...