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Lessons from the Hunger Games

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I'm one of those crazy Hunger Games movies fan member. I did not read the book but I loved the movie series. It may be one of the most powerful depiction of a dystopian society. But it pretty much is realistic and if you look beyond the frills and fancies you might see various countries in form of districts and the tributes in the form of thousands of soldiers that die in war from each of the countries. And for what? Of course for peace and brotherhood, just like in Hunger Games. But since John Lennon's "Dreams" have a very long way to go, it is a debate we will not dwell into for now. Two movies released so far has taught me three most crucial things in life. 1. Have a powerful skill 2. Have a lot of alibis 3. Know your enemy The first on the list is developing a skill.Katniss Everdeen had her bow and arrow- well you don't need that skill so much, but you do need to learn and excel what you're truly good at, just like every tribute in the Hunger ...

Delhi

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Can one really fall in love with a place which is yet to be visited? Is it possible to drench in the alluring culture, history and captivating power of the place; slowly and unknowingly mystified by this love, even before setting a foot on its ground? People call it “falling in love with the idea of love”. Maybe this is what it is. But when I was finally destined to visit “Delhi”, it felt as if I belong there and visiting this enigmatic land was nothing but visiting my home. Delhi. It has become a part of me. How? Well I don’t know. I eagerly listened and greedily watched everything related to Delhi. And when I finally went there it was like a salvation. Political power of India, Delhi feels like a royal place. And it is. The long stretched organized roads, the metros which will shame all the futuristic movies ever made in our country and the food! Yes, the food; be it from local dhabba or a 3 star restaurant, is a majestic experience in itself. People from all over ...