Top stories published by Shaktian Space in December of 2014

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Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 14, 2014

Manto or not toe?

Yet to be lost in translation

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 23, 2014

Picture abhi baaki hai

This year witnessed more of a downfall than an upswing for Bollywood — not just in commercial terms but also critical — but we give you 10 reasons to stay positive about Hindi cinema for a long time to come. Put into perspective, Bollywood didn’t really have a breathtaking year. There…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 21, 2014

Overcrowded comedy

Two unwritten rules apply to Mumbai’s local trains. 1. There’s always room for one more passenger no matter how jam-packed a given compartment is. 2. Always expect a co-commuter to crack a good one. Both these rules were observed recently on the Central Line. As the train slowly picked up speed…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 17, 2014

In the middle of everywhere

Every now and then, there’s a periodic hue and cry about who we are as a people and what we truly represent. Are we Indian enough to call ourselves Indians or are we those who are basically disappearing? Are we so deep in disguise that we don’t even recognise the sound of our…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 3, 2014

An attempt at freezing time

“The entire institution of gift giving make no sense. Let’s say that I go out, and I spend 50 dollars on you, it’s a laborious activity, because I have to imagine what you need, where as you know what you need. Now I could simplify things, just give you the 50 dollars directly…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 27, 2014

A biting piece of iniquity

I really don’t understand how kids can be so insensitive. And by insensitive, i’m pointing out their urge to…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 19, 2014

Temporary friendship

Waiting for Mumbai local trains is one of those bad habits nobody complains about. Trains are seldom on schedule and the…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 12, 2014

Pearls from friends

A dear old friend of mine (who’s not in touch anymore as is the case with most of my dear old friends) once told me how negativity is trapped inside the cobwebs in our house. He was basically suggesting that we should clean the corners of our home as religiously as we clean our armpits.

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 24, 2014

Bard

He must be above 70 and thinks only in Urdu. Not a huge fan of listening, he speaks few words every now and then but his lyrical touch compensates…

Shakti Shetty in Shaktian Space

Dec 12, 2014

Overheard

Giving up your seat in a public transport for someone who needs it more doesn’t make you a great human being. It merely makes you human. Moreover, the reason why we keep forgetting this clear distinction is people seldom relieve their butt for others. What’s more interesting is when a person is offered seat…

November 2014

These were the top 10 stories published by Shaktian Space in December of 2014. You can also dive into daily archives for December of 2014 by using the calendar at the top of this page.

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Whenever I obtain something to spiel in more than 280 characters, I visit this space. I write about things that don’t matter. I write about things that matter. Either way, you are probably wasting your not-so-precious time here.

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