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Humming DiaryEp 10. Let's Talk 'V' The Movie | Was I Thrilled Enough?I always wanted to make episodes on latest movie releases, but somehow, it took 6 months to initiate the first episode. What if I sound judgemental? What if I sound like a so-called movie critic? Lots of questions, but finally, I’m here with my first opinion on ‘V’, a movie by Mohan Krishna starring Sudheer Babu, Nani, Nivetha Thomas and Aditi Rao Haidari. Watch the movie before coming here to relate and enjoy the episode more. And here, I’m neither reviewing nor giving any verdict on whether to watch the movie or not. So, sit back and listen to this epi...2020-09-0816 min
Humming DiaryEp 09. Maa Harry Potter Lolli - The Characters We Fell in Love With in the SeriesAn episode on Harry Potter, finally it is here! It has been so long since our last podcast on Film Reviews, missed doing this a lot. Anyways, we’re back, this time we wanted to share our madness and love towards Harry Potter Books. We spoke about those wonderful characters in JK Rowling’s Wider Wizarding World and remembered those nostalgic moments all those characters created in our childhood. Join us for a passionate episode this time and relive all those #HarryPotter moments
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Humming DiaryEp 08. Let's Discuss Film Reviews. Do they Matter? How Far is too Far?After almost a month gap, I’m back with an exciting discussion with Ashish on Film Reviews. Accept or not, they have become an integral part of our movie viewing journey. In a way, we kind of started relying on the reviews. Yes, there are some awesome folks doing this job very professionally and doing with utmost passion. We respect and salute to them. But, in this episode Ashish and I shall be discussing about those frustrating times with these so-called movie critics. We tried to explore some serious questions and dilemmas. Join with us for joyful and meaty ep...2020-07-2640 min
Humming DiaryEP 07. Is it the only Way? I'm Pissed off...you gotta dream big, live big. This is what everybody tells us. If living like that comes as a choice, there is nothing wrong, yet, how many of us really feel like having great dreams and aspirations? Is it the only way to live? Can't we just go easy on ourselves? These are some of the questions running in my mind from a very long time. That is why I decided to spill all of my thoughts on this episode. I don't know whether I could communicate all of my thoughts well enough,there may be some...2020-06-2618 min
Humming DiaryEp 06. A Discussion on Sex Education in Indian Context - Opinions, Stands and Reflections.Yes! After a very long struggle, I could finally get Ashish and Jayashree on another episode of Humming Diary. This time, we are with a relatively complex and controversial topic, Sex Education, that too with a special reference to Indian context. I'm sure we all have our own doubts / stands / difference of opinions on the topic sex education. Formally or informally, we heard a lot of things about sex, sexual health and many more things which are considered as sex education, in this process there might be definite confusions, inhibitions and surely questions. Well, we are not different. In this ep...2020-06-0950 minHumming DiaryEp 05. Unconscious Biases - The What, Why, Hows |All the decisions that we take, choices we make and even stands that we take on certain things are often dominated by our ideologies, philosophies and our biases. In this episode, I'm going to talk about that last part. I'm not trying to rant or lecture about being biased and partial. In our day to day life, bias plays an important role all the times, only catch is, most of the times it is unconsciously done , this is more harmful and more menacing. I will share some of my unconscious biases that I could identify and try to explore ways...2020-06-0210 minHumming DiaryEp 04. Let's talk Telugu Bands | Chowrastha | Caprisio | Nirval | Ram Miriyala | Sweekar AgasthiIn two Telugu states, we've seen a revolution in regional bands and folk songs, especially after 2016. In this episode, let's talk about some of those talented bands and let's try to appreciate their efforts and struggles.2020-05-1112 minHumming DiaryEp 03. A critical review of Pedagogy of the oppressed by Paulo Friere.This review is done by P. Priyadarshini, a student of B.ed in the English and Foreign Languages University.
This review points out the relevance of Paulo Freire's conceptualization and theorisation to teaching and education. It also attempts to go beyond the content of the text by engaging with it critically.2020-05-1014 minHumming DiaryEp 02. A Discussion on Cinema & it's Impact on Society and People's LivesIn this episode, we shall talk and try to analyse the kind of impact movies can create on our society and individuals. Joining with us, we have two amazing chaps who will talk about their observations and opinions on the topic. Visit our blog at www.thehummingdiary.wordpress.com to read our in-depth stories and opinions. Happy listening.2020-04-2322 minHumming DiaryEp 01. Let's talk Telugu Music | Devi Sri Prasad | SS Thaman | Vivek Sagar | GibranJoin us for the first episode of Being Talkative. Here, Uma Shankar, a true music lover talks about his childhood music memories and describes his wishlist of music directors whom he wants to listen more and more. Listen to his passion and love towards music.2020-02-1011 min