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1. After ABVP members beat up an IIT Madras student for allegedly attending a beef festival, students of various groups came together to eat beef outside the campus to protest the attack. Protesters have called it 'Jallikattu part 2'<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496231207726","data":"592eadbbcd240"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496231209680","data":"
2. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today offered prayers in the makeshift Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This is the first time since 2002 that a Chief Minister has visited the city. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496231263573","data":"592eadd2c8b9c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496231304420","data":"
3. A minor has been arrested in the murder case of Ravinder Kumar, who had objected to some men urinating on the road. The men, who were interrupted by Ravinder who offered to pay for their use of a public toilet, beat him to death and fled the scene. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496231600408","data":"592eaf0594efb"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496231628115","data":"
4. Prime Minister Modi becomes the first Prime Minister of India to visit Spain after 1992. Speaking in Madrid today, Modi told the press that India's rapid economic growth presents Spain a ripe opportunity to invest in the country. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496232380236","data":"592eb251e29b2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496232269794","data":"
5. President of the United States Donald Trump sent Twitter on a melt down with his late night tweeting, where he left a tweet half finished with the word 'Convfefe'. The tweet has become an example of the President's reckless tweeting and loose lips, say critics. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496232700902","data":"592eb39eb2c2a"}]
There is something every student must know and understand to get ahead in life. There are a lot of things people might tell you about life and some of them might even be true, but there are certain things that are true no matter what, and to get ahead in life, sometimes it is important to remember those few cheats that help you get ahead. <\/p>
Calling them cheats makes it sound like something illegal, but trust me, it is just a matter of focus and patience. <\/p>
1. Find a great boss: <\/b><\/p>
5 million engineers graduate, but the loss of service sector jobs is rising. This is due to various factors, one among them being the skill mismatch: What you learn in college is not what the industry expects. This leads to students turning working professionals to become confused, which can often lead to making mistakes and the wrong choices in their career. <\/p>
When students think about the future, they are always worried and sad because they do not have the freedom to explore and focus on the wrong career path which is just for resume purpose. At this juncture, they always require some guidance and here are 5 things which are very important.<\/p>
I started my career with a shopfloor too and a salary of Rs 15k where my friends were getting Rs 35k. But I was creating my future and it takes time. Find a boss who is a mentor and can guide you on a great path. People who are around, have a great impact on you than the job.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496222399936","data":"592e8e8a003aa"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496222401959","data":"
2. Be willing to learn: <\/b> <\/p>
Identify those skills which you have not learnt in last 4 years but are much needed to help you grow in life. Job experience will not matter much but the skills you possess matters at the end of the day.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496222458541","data":"592e8e4ef1560"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496222461208","data":"
3. Set long term goals: <\/b> <\/p>
Don't just think of climbing the job ladder or look for yearly increments, keep dreaming of a future you want to live in and strive towards creating that continuously.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496222499582","data":"592e8dc770ea9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496222501565","data":"
4. Breaking the Resume myth: <\/b> <\/p>
Break the myth of increasing the length of your resume but rather focus on how to make it shorter as you progress in your career. Eventually your name should speak for itself.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496222547904","data":"592e8e21dab98"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496222549835","data":"
5. Break the cycle: <\/b> <\/p>
Age 24 & 25 will be tough years of your life where you will be stuck deciding what to do next. Future looks blurred. Keep defining the purpose of your existence and what means to you a lot as an individual. There is no such protocol of doing an MBA, getting married at 26\/27, Doing an MS in US. Its completely OK to take time and do you want.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496222624751","data":"592e8ec654233"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496222627061","data":"
The rationale behind all this is very simple. India and the world have gone through multiple revolutions, Social, Industrial and more. Those who came before us could only aspire to become a worker or a technician when they started their careers, due to various reasons. The Software revolution brought aspirations to join an MNC which they could join right out of college, which in turn gave the luxury of exploring their careers. <\/p>
Don't let the thought, \"Let me join here and then figure out what to do\" come to your mind because that never happens. Yur first step after college decides a lot of things in your life. People, learning, skills, knowledge are all the most important things, but not the place of job, salary, role or company. Don't search for social validation, go with your gut and always make sure you are employable.<\/p>
-Author is the Head of Brand Communications and Faculty at Startup Village Collective (SV.CO), a learning platform for student startup founders<\/i><\/p>"}]
Writing one can say is a dying art. However, CBIT believes in encouraging and nurturing budding writers. It recognises that students during their studies in intermediate might not have got the time to hone their literary skills and hence makes the necessary efforts to develop and enhance them during their time in CBIT. The culmination of these efforts led to the introduction of Celeritias-the annual college magazine and Transcendent-CBIT 's official newsletter.<\/p>
The new edition of Celeritas is released every year during the induction ceremony. The magazine includes articles by the editorial board as well as contributions from students of CBIT as well. What is even more commendable is the fact that the editorial board comprises of only students with a faculty coordinator. The new members are inducted into the editorial board only after a rigorous vetting process. It is the editorial board that is responsible for the design of the cover page, selection and editing of articles and ensuring that the publication is done on time. Another point to be noted that the articles are written in three languages- English, Hindi and Telugu. The articles can be stories, interesting anecdotes, jokes or even puzzles. Apart from this, there is also another section where the students contribute artworks that they have created.<\/p>
Transcendent on the other hand is published twice a year. One edition is released during the induction ceremony and the other one is released during the annual fest. This newsletter is also completely done by the students. A different editorial board is responsible for the timely publication of this newspaper. In this case, the editorial board consists of only students. However, this newsletter is published only in English. The editorial board first holds brain-storming sessions where the topics of the articles are decided after which every member of the editorial board is assigned an article or two. After these deadlines are set for timely completion of articles which are then edited by the sub-editors, editors and finally the editors-in-chief. Thus, the final newsletter which is published is at par with any national newsletter that we might come across.<\/p>
The students of CBIT take great pride in these works and are always eager to get their hands on the latest edition... <\/p>"}]
The most common misconception about the hospitality industry is that the only career prospects are related to the kitchen or the front office. Hotel management is not just about all that. There are tons of opportunities for growth, with a wide range of job titles. Let's talk about a few.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496141587452","data":"592d4f7514c54"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496141365522","data":"
Hotel Operations Manager<\/b><\/p>
Hotel operations managers oversee the entire operations of a lodging establishment. Operations include human resources, housekeeping, security, public relations, food service, sales and finances. It is the hotel operations manager's job to deal effectively with customers, bosses and staff workers while keeping the hotel running smoothly.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496144306215","data":"592d5a040a3cd"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496142824126","data":"
General Manager <\/b><\/p>
There are a number of management-level jobs in hospitality, including supervisor of guest services, housekeeping supervisor, front desk supervisor, and kitchen manager. One broad management job is hotel general manager. He or she makes sure that everything is running smoothly in all departments, including customer service, food, building maintenance, and more. He or she oversees much of the staff, and ensures that guests are satisfied with their stays. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145644096","data":"592d5f3ea50d7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496142730874","data":"
Concierge<\/b><\/p>
A concierge interacts directly with customers, providing them with various services. They act as liaisons, providing guests with particular services they might need. These services could range from providing a babysitter to getting tickets to a show to suggesting a restaurant. At some hotels, this is an entry-level job. However, some luxury hotels require concierges to have years of experience. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496144402200","data":"592d5a7a3c96e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496142986048","data":"
Maitre d' <\/b><\/p>
Also known as the head waiter, the maitre d' assigns customers to tables; makes advance reservations; oversees all aspects of the dining room experience for patrons; makes sure all waiters are doing their jobs effectively.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496144604889","data":"592d5b439c353"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496143259258","data":"
Sommelier<\/b><\/p>
A sommelier ensures that guests are able to find a wine within their budget that fits their tastes and complements their food. Sommeliers work with the kitchen to find suitable wines to pair with dishes on the menu but also out on the floor of the restaurant, helping customers to decide the accurate wine that best meets their desires. If fine wines fascinate you, this the the one for you.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496144868751","data":"592d5c4031028"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496143409113","data":"
Barista<\/b><\/p>
Barista is an Italian word which means barkeeper or waiter. The barista is a specialist for handling the espresso machine and preparing coffee beverages. The barista has close contact with the guests and therefore excellent customer service skills are required. A positive attitude is also needed to ensure the return of customers.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496144922447","data":"592d5c6bc1f53"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496142760362","data":"
Event Planner <\/b><\/p>
Many hotels have conference rooms or event spaces that they rent out for various events, ranging from meetings to weddings. An event planner works with the company or individual to arrange the event, and make sure the event runs smoothly. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145003085","data":"592d5cbe6e38c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496142803765","data":"
Housekeeper <\/b><\/p>
Housekeepers are responsible for maintaining a standard of cleanliness throughout the hotel. They typically clean individual hotel rooms, as well as the common areas. They make beds, do laundry, clean bathrooms, and more. Being a housekeeper requires some physical stamina and strength, since you often have to lift heavy loads and be on your feet most of the day.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145158902","data":"592d5d5ae65de"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496143616290","data":"
Dietitian\/Nutritionist<\/b><\/p>
One can also pursue a post graduation in nutrition to open up other avenues. A dietitian's job is providing health advice and promoting healthy eating, helping people come to terms with their illnesses and advising about special diets. One also has to make presentations, write reports and educate health professionals and the public about nutrition, establishing and addressing key health needs.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145340440","data":"592d5e0e8d86e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496143947466","data":"
Food Technologist<\/b><\/p>
Food technologists plan the manufacture of food and drink products and can work in a wide range of settings, including kitchens, factories, laboratories and offices. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145384148","data":"592d5e3a7dea3"}]
Before the saas-bahu sagas took over the television, there was a time when the entire family used to sit together to enjoy TV shows. That time was the 90's. The 90's turned out some of the most amazing shows. Some of them went on to gain cult status and were named the most memorable shows of all time. Let's talk about a few of them.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496054950240","data":"
1. Byomkesh Bakshi<\/b><\/p>
It is the first Hindi Television series based on the Sherlock Holmes-esque detective character of the same name created by Bengali novelist Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. It became the most critically acclaimed and celebrated adaptation of the character, keeping it fresh even after decades.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496054984502","data":"592bfd1947c32"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496055223579","data":"
2. Hum Paanch<\/b><\/p>
A nagging wife, five dysfunctional daughters and a talking portrait of a dead wife \u2013 do you really need anything else to add to the comedy? Without a doubt, \u2018Hum Paanch' was one of the funniest sitcoms of its time.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496055598217","data":"592bff808394c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496055631458","data":"
3. Dekh Bhai Dekh<\/b><\/p>
Dekh Bhai Dekh has always been one of our most favourite TV shows and everyone simply loved the Diwan family. One could relate to each and every character of the show and even after two decades now, the show is still one of the most loved ones on TV. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496055950989","data":"592c010319589"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496055994835","data":"
4. Shaktimaan<\/b><\/p>
The most iconic Indian superhero of all time, Shaktimaan is one of the most memorable shows from the 90's. The show wasn't just for children, even grown men used to watch this gem of a show with just as much fervour.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496056177731","data":"592c01c239dcb"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496056293413","data":"
5. Mahabharat<\/b><\/p>
There were a lot of religious series like \u2018Om Namah Shivay', \u2018Jai Hanuman', \u2018Ramayan' and others \u2013 but if we had to pick the best out of the 90's lot, we definitely would go for Mahabharat, with its elaborate cast and still memorable title song.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496056382359","data":"592c02b04ede7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496056427900","data":"
6. Captain Vyom<\/b><\/p>
With all the heart throbs from the 90's starring in this sci-fi series, how could we have missed it on this list? Milind Soman, Nethra Raghuraman, Dino Morea, Madhu Sapre and Rahul Bose, this show kept us glued to the screen.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496056658427","data":"592c03c830548"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496056704458","data":"
7. Vikram Aur Betaal <\/b><\/p>
And then there is this classic. This spooky, but very captivating show was one of the most commendable shows from the time.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496056836130","data":"592c045e0cf56"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496056855309","data":"
8. Raja Aur Rancho<\/b><\/p>
You might be cool, but you will never be cool as the detective who had a monkey for his sidekick. This light-hearted detective show was the jam back then.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496056955843","data":"592c04d8b8c40"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496056978000","data":"
9. Just Mohabbat<\/b><\/p>
The Americans had \u2018The Wonder Years' and we had \u2018Just Mohabbat'. The story of a young boy Jai and his relationship with his friends, family and even his imaginary friend Gautam used to keep us hooked.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496057222240","data":"592c05de4f727"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496057237490","data":"
10. Takeshi's Castle<\/b><\/p>
We've saved the best for last. Takeshi's Castle narrated by Javed Jaffrey was literally all you needed to put yourself in a good mood for the rest of the day. My favourite part was the maze, what's yours? <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496057406353","data":"592c069038a30"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496057415603","data":"
Did we miss something that you used to watch? Tell us in the comments below!<\/p>"}]
1. A CBI Court in Lucknow today charged LK Advani, Uma Bharati and MM Joshi with Criminal Conspiracy in connection with Babri Masjid demolition. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145820839","data":"592d5feab3a4b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496145827201","data":"
2. CBI says Air India has embroiled itself in multiple scams, and investigations are currently on. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju says his ministry will fully cooperate with the investigation. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145933335","data":"592d605b6d878"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496145940000","data":"
3. The Madras High Court today granted a 4 week stay on the Centre's order against cattle slaughter. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496145997326","data":"592d609a8cc23"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496146002272","data":"
4. Investors pool money in fertilisers as the monsoon arrives in Kerala and the North-East. This monsoon is forecast to be a good one, and the markets are happy to finish stronger. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496146098000","data":"592d61246e994"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496146150466","data":"
5. A day after Germany chief Angela Merkel bluntly says that the United States cannot be trusted, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discusses terrorism and development of Indo-German relationship today in Berlin. Modi, who is on a 4 nation tour, met Merkel today, who is now being touted as the new Leader of the Free World after Donald Trump's disastrous tour. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496146275823","data":"592d61b2d57e4"}]
Plantation drives are a common thing in our country, every politician does that and every corporate does that for publicity. Even government schemes like the Telangana government's Harita Haram has been reduced to nothing more than a photo opportunity, only because of the fact that no one really bothers about taking care of the plants after they're planted. <\/p>
But three youngsters from Hyderabad, Nikhil Talluri, P. S. Madhava and Pravallika Koku, have found a unique solution to this problem. As a part of their NGO 'Lokakshemam', the three initiated a program called Patron of a Plant and with this program, literally anyone can adopt a plant for just Rs. 2 a day. <\/p>
The seed of the idea was first sown in November last year, when Nikhil's father, Mr. Prabhakar Talluri, told him to take up something along these lines. \"When my father first advised me, I thought about it and as a pilot project, we took up the plants along the Suchitra-Kompally stretch. These plants were planted in accordance with the Haritha Haram scheme and we then hired a trolley-auto and a driver and started taking care of these plants on a regular basis. Over the last six months, we firmly realised what can happen if we nurture the plants carefully,\" explains Nikhil, who quit his corporate job to do this, adding \"It's a simple fact, plants won't grow by themselves in these weather and environmental conditions. With the amount of pollution that's there everywhere, plants need careful nurturing.\"<\/p>
They also identified 10 varieties of plants, with tough bio-genetics, that can survive in most climates and are now in the process of planting these, provided someone takes up the expenses and becomes a patron of a plant. And they are doing this in accordance with the honourable Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's vision of achieving 33% forest cover in the city. <\/p>
To ensure transparency of how the funds are used, one of the team members, P. S. Madhava, a CA aspirant, thoroughly checks the inflow and outflow of funds and Pravallika (who manages communications and media relations) sends out a quarterly magazine on how the adopted plants are progressing. \"We give out progress of the trees and make the patrons aware of the ground reality about the environment here through the online magazine,\" says Nikhil.<\/p>
In addition to planting trees that patrons pay for, Lokakshemam also plants more trees and in case a plant\/tree of a patron gets damaged, the organisation then adds one from their kitty to the patron's account. <\/p>
They are further planning on taking up several projects including a spot fixing project in Secunderabad and are on the search for volunteers. Whoever is interested, can just visit their website<\/a> and apply to be a volunteer.<\/p>"}]
Food Truck Festival <\/b>is the first ever of its kind in Southern India organised by Feast At Trucks to popularize food truck culture in the country. <\/p>
Hyderabad has always been one of the most energetic cities in the country and so as the people of the city with divergent cultures which makes the place more lively. With food playing an integral part in the city's heritage and culture, people look forward to new and creative on the food and beverage front. Hence, Feast at Trucks has come up with the idea of Hyderabad's Food Truck Festival. The event would comprise of 12 different cuisines food trucks that would showcase their best foods available from different cuisines for the people to savor.<\/p>
There is a live music night from 6:00 P.M to 10:30 P.M<\/b> while the event starts at 12:00 noon<\/b><\/p>
Feast At Trucks, is self funded startup to provide a platform to varied food trucks across the nation promoting themselves that would contribute to the Food & Beverages Industry. There are a lot of festivals similar to these planned in cities like Chennai, Kochi and Pune to name a few.<\/p>
What are you waiting for?<\/p>
Go grab this great opportunity and relish in the taste of 12 different food genres. <\/p>"}]
Feminists, feminism, equality. What do we understand by all this? Women empowerment, and the images that popup in our heads are of women in rage, shouting their guts out for their equality, for equal pay, for their voices to be heard, marching on the streets with banners, reminding everybody that they are humans too, and not just men. <\/p>
Feminism, this term has faced a lot of criticism over the years. There is hate, love, support, preconceived notions, assumptions, and a lot more. Equality of women was so oppressed that, when voices were heard, it was perceived by everyone as an aggressive movement for female domination. While, all along, it was just for equal rights. Of course, there are a lot of women around the world, who perceive feminism to be female domination in the world. And its 2017 now, equality is no more just about women. It is about everyone, women, men, trans people. There is injustice going on with all the genders existing today, because of the norms set by society. In all honesty, we have come to a point where, it is no more about just women empowerment, we have to look deeper into this matter; equality. Because lets see, a boy liking the colour pink, is ridiculed more than a girl being a tomboy. Norms like, makeup is for women. Society\u2019s norms, have induced these gender roles and stereotypes. We should learn to respect individual choice, they can wear, look, do whatever they feel like. It is about respect. So, are we really achieving equality when all the genders are facing discrimination, to an extreme, at some point of their life. <\/p>
After people going gaga over feminism, it is perceived as something that is female dominance which, of course, made another movement arise called, \u201cmeninism\u201d. An internet satirical trend that was against everything feminism preached. All along, assuming feminism is dominance of women.<\/p>
What are we actually looking and fighting for; dominance or equality? I do have an answer to this. What we should be fighting for as people is, equality. Because boys, men, trans men, too, face a lot of disputes. But because they play this so called \u2018dominant species\u2019 role in the society, they are always treated as superiors and their emotions, are not given any value. And their emotions, everything, does matter and has a value. Acknowledging that men get raped, abused, harassed, molested, and saying it is not okay for them to face something as horrible as these things, fighting for that, is equality. <\/p>
I came across a post on Facebook, a picture of an article saying, \u201cMan from Africa got raped by two women, who after, stole his semen\u201d, I was personally triggered by what men commented in the comments, \u201cHe definitely enjoyed it.\u201d \u201clol, why would he mind two women raping him\u201d Well! Consent? Ever heard of that? Yeah, consent is as important, irrespective of gender. While men in the comment section were making fun of this man for not enjoying the rape, women were the one who kept on repeating how wrong all of this is. Because, hey, rape is never a joke. Age, gender, race, nothing matters, it is injustice no matter what. To the women who commented saying rape, irrespective of gender is wrong, got targeted by men with no logic who said, \u201cwe can do whatever we want.\u201d What i observed here is; men themselves ridiculed this situation of a man getting raped. While women, understand and can empathise with the trauma that person must have faced. It is not okay for anyone to get raped, abused, assaulted, molested, harassed. <\/p>
This is where we as a society are at, its okay for men to face these, rather men should enjoy it. And this is the exactly why we need feminism; equality. <\/p>
It is important for us, as a society to fight any kind of injustice, be it with women, men, LGBTQ. Now, let\u2019s fight for all that it takes to achieve equality.<\/p>"}]
I've already written at length about Bahubali's female characters (Devasena in particular, which you can find by clicking here<\/a>), so when I heard about a prequel dedicated to the Matriarch and Queen Regent Sivagami, it was only natural that it piqued my interest, and I had to read it as soon as possible. Of course that soon as possible turned out to be weeks, but that's a story for another time. <\/p>I think we all can agree when someone says Bahubali is now a cultural icon not just for the Telugu states, but for the country, with the amount of money it raked in worldwide and the insane amount of hype it generated. A franchise as adored as this getting a prequel was enough reason to actually pick it up, because when was the last time you've heard an Indian movie get a prequel in the book format, and also the fact that director S. S. Rajamouli had personally asked Anand Neelakantan to write the book. I haven't read any of Neelakantan's works, but I trust Rajamouli's judgement, considering how well read he is. If you've read it this far and are already bored of me droning about the movie instead of the book, I'll stop now, so without further ado, let's get right into the review. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496067766440","data":"592c2f9a0be07"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496067768582","data":"I enjoy reading book adaptions of popular movies, it makes it easier for you to visualise the characters you read about, which can often lead to a superior reading experience, case in point Revenge of the Sith's novelisation: it was much better than the movie, a shame George Lucas must live with till the end of his days. <\/p>The Rise of Sivagami follows a young woman convinced of her father's innocence in a battle against the state itself, the state of Mahishmati and its King. Oh if you thought Bahubali was the only swashbuckling hero of the people in this world, you thought wrong. The book sets an excellent premise and offers great insight into the world of Bahubali, the politics, intrigue, strife, assassinations, marriages and more. This is a book's power over the visual medium, it offers in-depth knowledge about the things you're reading about, and helps you understand and visualise the scene better. Another thing this medium can do in India that a movie cannot is be uncensored. <\/p>There is a lot of violence and horrific crimes in the book, Neelakantan holds nothing back, and I hope Rajamouli had his day in the sun by making sure a part of his original vision for the movies was included in the books, because a gory and grounded Mahishmati provides an excellent backdrop for the young Sivagami to rise.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496068402706","data":"592c31b3cb68b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496068388787","data":"And rise she does. Without spoiling anything, the book offers great insights into the transformation of Sivagami from a young woman to a fierce and fearsome leader, whose authority is absolute. <\/p>However, the book is not without problems. Of course, it goes without saying that there are more books on the way that will expand upon the story, but the book contains too many parallel plotlines that can leave you confused and ask what exactly what the point of all of it. I'm sure this will be fixed in the upcoming books, but it can still be infuriating. Neelakantan's writing style suits the world of Bahubali, he is no stranger to writing fiction based on epics, and the way Bahubali is designed, it might as well be one of our epics. <\/p>Final Verdict: <\/b><\/p>I'd recommend this book to anyone in a heartbeat, but do note that it is not without problems. My recommendation is solely based on the fact that a woman in a Telugu movie got the centre stage and an entire book written about her, and I do not remember the last time that happened. Also the fact that Neelakantan is in his zone writing this story, and it shows: there are pages which melt in your hands as you are transported into Mahishmati, complete with its strife, intrigue and more. <\/p>You can buy the book by clicking here<\/a>. <\/p>"}]
I think we all can agree when someone says Bahubali is now a cultural icon not just for the Telugu states, but for the country, with the amount of money it raked in worldwide and the insane amount of hype it generated. A franchise as adored as this getting a prequel was enough reason to actually pick it up, because when was the last time you've heard an Indian movie get a prequel in the book format, and also the fact that director S. S. Rajamouli had personally asked Anand Neelakantan to write the book. I haven't read any of Neelakantan's works, but I trust Rajamouli's judgement, considering how well read he is. If you've read it this far and are already bored of me droning about the movie instead of the book, I'll stop now, so without further ado, let's get right into the review. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496067766440","data":"592c2f9a0be07"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496067768582","data":"
I enjoy reading book adaptions of popular movies, it makes it easier for you to visualise the characters you read about, which can often lead to a superior reading experience, case in point Revenge of the Sith's novelisation: it was much better than the movie, a shame George Lucas must live with till the end of his days. <\/p>
The Rise of Sivagami follows a young woman convinced of her father's innocence in a battle against the state itself, the state of Mahishmati and its King. Oh if you thought Bahubali was the only swashbuckling hero of the people in this world, you thought wrong. The book sets an excellent premise and offers great insight into the world of Bahubali, the politics, intrigue, strife, assassinations, marriages and more. This is a book's power over the visual medium, it offers in-depth knowledge about the things you're reading about, and helps you understand and visualise the scene better. Another thing this medium can do in India that a movie cannot is be uncensored. <\/p>
There is a lot of violence and horrific crimes in the book, Neelakantan holds nothing back, and I hope Rajamouli had his day in the sun by making sure a part of his original vision for the movies was included in the books, because a gory and grounded Mahishmati provides an excellent backdrop for the young Sivagami to rise.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496068402706","data":"592c31b3cb68b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496068388787","data":"
And rise she does. Without spoiling anything, the book offers great insights into the transformation of Sivagami from a young woman to a fierce and fearsome leader, whose authority is absolute. <\/p>
However, the book is not without problems. Of course, it goes without saying that there are more books on the way that will expand upon the story, but the book contains too many parallel plotlines that can leave you confused and ask what exactly what the point of all of it. I'm sure this will be fixed in the upcoming books, but it can still be infuriating. Neelakantan's writing style suits the world of Bahubali, he is no stranger to writing fiction based on epics, and the way Bahubali is designed, it might as well be one of our epics. <\/p>
Final Verdict: <\/b><\/p>
I'd recommend this book to anyone in a heartbeat, but do note that it is not without problems. My recommendation is solely based on the fact that a woman in a Telugu movie got the centre stage and an entire book written about her, and I do not remember the last time that happened. Also the fact that Neelakantan is in his zone writing this story, and it shows: there are pages which melt in your hands as you are transported into Mahishmati, complete with its strife, intrigue and more. <\/p>
You can buy the book by clicking here<\/a>. <\/p>"}]
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