Archive for October, 2006

Puppy surveillance

Published by Vivek October 22nd, 2006 in Fun stuff. 0 Comments

My cousin had left Pepsi – a lab and Spicey – a pup of mix breed with me for a few weeks. I started noticing that the two of them watched every move I made carefully. They were always watching me and monitoring me. I had just read discipline and punish by Foucault and I [...]

Four Dollar Hair-cut

Published by Vivek October 14th, 2006 in Fun stuff and Naan fiction. 1 Comment

Haircuts are expensive in the US.  The shops near the university charge 16 USD each time – that’s almost half a month’s rent I paid in Delhi!  But I guess with some looking around, there’s always a way out.  I found a way to have a four dollar haircut.
A hairstyling school near the university needs [...]

Two Movies made of Bronte’s Jane Eyre: A Comparision

Published by Vivek October 10th, 2006 in Movies. 0 Comments

There are at least two movies made of Charlotte Bronte’s famous novel Jane Eyre. I decided to watch the more modern version first directed by Dilbert Mann. Being based on a powerful story as Jane Eyre, it had to be good. The movie was a constant reminder of what a difficult task it is to [...]

BBC does a good job of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Published by Vivek October 4th, 2006 in Movies. 0 Comments

Pride and Prejudice
Writer: Jane Austen
Producer: BBC
Length: 300 minutes

Rating: 5 out of 5

Have been watching BBCs version of pride and prejudice – a stunning drama. The series inherits a good story by Jane Austen, and so is made of very good material. The good news is that the director [...]