Dhurander delivers brutal action, a tight political-underworld storyline, and stunningly realistic Karachi sets. Technical brilliance shines through its cinematography, sound, and inventive music. Rakesh Bedi excels, while Akshaye Khanna underwhelms. With standout makeup and strong world-building, the film remains gripping and worth a watch.
Finding Hope in the Deep — A Review of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
I read this one a while back but didn’t get around to reviewing it. It does deserve a blog post cos it did tug at my heart strings. If you’ve ever wondered what an octopus might think of the human condition—or if it could teach us something about ourselves—Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt…
Restaurant Review: Simply South – A Promising New Arrival in Naperville, IL
Yesterday (June 21, 2025), we had the chance to do something we’ve never done before — attend the soft opening of a brand-new South Indian restaurant in Naperville called Simply South. While we weren’t sure what to expect, the experience turned out to be a pleasant one, filled with warmth, flavor, and a little bit…
When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – A short review
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi So much has been written about this book since its publication 10 years ago. My two cents… Reading ‘When Breath Becomes Air’ was a deeply emotional and difficult experience for me. Paul Kalanithi’s reflections on mortality and meaning hit especially close to home because I myself narrowly escaped…
Nadu – Restaurant review
Do you like eating out? Love mouth watering south Asian food? Here’s a review of a hip new restaurant in town - Nadu is located in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Indienne: 2nd visit
Our son’s 18th birthday warranted a special celebration. I tried last minute reservations at Indienne to no avail. Why do I always forget that his birthday is on the one day when everyone and I mean EVERYONE wants to eat out - Valentine’s bloody day! All frustrated I put my name on the waitlist knowing…
RK – is it worth the hype?
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El Jefe – Aurora Illinois
Restaurant review - El Jefe in Aurora, Illinois, USA
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