12 Years a Slave is a 2013 British-American historical drama film, directed by British filmmaker Steve McQueen, which won the Oscar for the Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards. Written by John Ridley, the Oscar-winning screenplay of 12 Years a Slave is based on an 1853 autobiography of the same name by Solomon Northup. […]

To the lady Ana, Though I have made a habit of writing you late at night, in the hours shortly before sleep should claim me, I’m afraid that I must break the habit with this newest letter. It’s the middle of the day here, although you might not know it from the way in which […]

Getting a Post-graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) isn’t funny- especially if you are one of the placement committee representatives. Oh, the daily challenges, the hassles, and then, the satisfaction! Now that all the humdrum is over and the placement season is slowly coming towards its end, there are so many things to reminisce and be […]

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) has concluded its final placements for the PGP batch of 2012-14. While the incoming batch size was 460 students, 20 students did not graduate to the second year. Out of the 440 students in the second year, 15 students opted out of the placements. The institute informed PaGaLGuY […]

The Modi fever has gripped the nation. Congress has disappointed us, and so all we keep hearing is… Nayi soch, nayi umeed, Modi sarkar ko vote karo… yak yak yak. From TV to radio channels to billboards, the man of the hour is literally everywhere, which is, of course, all very great except for the […]

Last year I met a girl at Pagalguy named Ankita Agarwal. I was very fascinated by her cheerful attitude, her encouraging thoughts towards life and very down to earth persona. Last year was not good for both of us. We had beliefs in each other. I was crazy for MICA and she was made for […]

The Congress appears to be getting more and more desperate. Two national papers carry reports about what is happening within the Congress. The first report suggested that the desperation was so high that in order to confine Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandhi had agreed to contest Varanasi seat against him. Another paper reports that the chief […]

Last week, a senior politician, Mulayam Singh said, “Boys do make such mistakes but that does not mean that they should be sent to gallows”, for rape. He further said, “Death penalty for rape is unfair…will change rape laws when we come to power”. The other day, one of his follower made an infamous statement, […]

Both Modi or Rahul Gandhi are agents of half truths,lies and have no principles other than capturing PM seat. The only difference is that Modi is aggressive to gain the seat and Rahul is lethargic. Both are a degrading candidate to the post of PM. Both BJP and Congress have much qualified candidates in their […]

Which term comes close to define you – Educator or Administrator? Why? A Teacher and a Mentor! I have been associated with mentoring students for more than 15 plus years now. To me the greatest thrill of being in education is the pure joy of being a part of my student’s success. We do not […]