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Should You Watch Kodai Diaries? Full Review with Personal Opinion
A new Hindi dubbed show has come on the Ultra Pay platform named Kodai Diaries. Now, when I saw it, it was like opening the fridge without being hungry because nowadays, no content is coming, but ultimately, was this content worth giving time to or not? Let me take a breath; I will share everything; just stay connected. Guys, first of all, I want to share my life update with you all. My health has been very bad for a few days and I am not able to write content at all. Actually, the thing is that summer has started in India now, and due to this, I was consuming a lot of cold things like Coca-cola, Tang, Sprite, RoohAfza, Milk Shakes, and Curd, so because of this, my health became bad.
By Ayush Verma10 months ago in Critique
Kyiv Reels from Lethal Missile and Drone Barrage in Escalated Russian Assault
Kyiv, Ukraine – The Ukrainian capital was rocked overnight by a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the city in recent months. Emergency personnel are continuing their search and rescue efforts amid the rubble, and officials in Ukraine have confirmed that there have been numerous casualties and significant damage to the infrastructure. Russian ballistic missiles and Iranian-made Shahed drones were used in a coordinated aerial attack, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. Air raid sirens blared across the city as air defense systems scrambled to intercept the barrage. Despite the fact that the majority of projectiles were reportedly shot down, a few were able to get past the defenses and hit residential areas and public facilities. Civilian Toll Mounts
By Rakesh Kanti Mondal 10 months ago in Critique
Under the Surface – A Breath-Held Journey in Subtle Jazz Expression
Recorded in June 2024 at the iconic Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Under the Surface marks a new chapter for the Julia Hülsmann Quartet with the addition of Norwegian trumpeter and goat horn player Hildegunn Øiseth. This latest ECM outing stays true to the label’s aesthetic: airy textures, sonic detail, and space for quiet reflection. But while the album delivers moments of genuine beauty, it often plays too safely within its own formula.
By Miles Hargrove10 months ago in Critique
Unpacking White Lotus Season 3: Gorgeous Scenes and Frustratingly Familiar Tropes
For the last eight weeks, my morning routine has been to get up, make coffee, and mentally get ready for the upcoming episode of HBO's The White Lotus. It has evolved into a weekly immersion in opulence, dysfunction, and mortality rather than merely a viewing experience. I was optimistic, high, caftan-clad, sun-kissed aspirations about the upcoming show.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Critique
Billy Hart Quartet's Just: Quietly Evolving, Steadily Engaging
After more than 20 years of interplay, the Billy Hart Quartet returns with Just, a record that both reflects and defies the group’s legacy. Anchored by the ever-adventurous Hart—now 84—and joined by tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Ethan Iverson, and bassist Ben Street, this is a band that still listens, still pushes, still surprises.
By Miles Hargrove10 months ago in Critique
The Great War and The Great Gatsby.
"The Great War/The Great Gatsby" was an unusual but interesting body of work at the legendary Carnegie Hall. Narrated by John Monsky and backed by an orchestra as well as actors/singers, this two hour show ran the gambit of video, song and narration.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).10 months ago in Critique
From Power to Persecution: Awami League Under Siege in Bangladesh
The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus is allegedly pursuing political vengeance against the former ruling Awami League. They are filing cases, arresting, attacking with mobs, and even killing Awami League leaders and activists. Awami League members cannot stay in their homes, and their leaders are not allowed to remain in the country. False cases are being filed, and staged trials for genocide are being orchestrated. There is no media freedom in Bangladesh; no news can be published against the government-backed "King's Party," the National Citizen Party (NCP). The government has declared that Awami League members cannot hold processions or meetings, and anyone doing so will be arrested.
By Chowdhury Kabir10 months ago in Critique
Dr. Muhammad Yunus
Dr. Muhammad Yunus: The Banker to the Poor and Pioneer of Microcredit Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur, is a globally renowned figure best known for his groundbreaking work in microfinance and poverty alleviation. Born on June 28, 1940, in the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh, Yunus has dedicated his life to addressing the root causes of poverty and empowering the poor through innovative financial systems. His most notable achievement is the founding of Grameen Bank, a revolutionary institution that provides small loans to the impoverished without requiring collateral.
By Nabir Mondol10 months ago in Critique
Measuring Civilization: A Dialogue Between Modern Ideals and Tribal Traditions
Introduction: What Truly Defines Progress? Civilization is often measured through progress—technological, intellectual, moral. But what exactly does progress look like? Is it modern infrastructure and access to education, or a community that protects honor, loyalty, and social bonds?
By Numan Shah10 months ago in Critique
Working, working, working
I have not been too present here on Vocal lately for I have been working on a project for my new job as a text-to-text transcriptionist. Been working on 200 or so handwritten recipe cards for DittoTranscipts.com. Some of these recipes are really hard to read, but it is also fun for it is like solving a mystery or a completing a puzzle of various ingredients and directions on how to make them.
By Mark Graham10 months ago in Critique
