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Rich Heritage, Rich Taste
P-Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil

Very well written review, Ms. Raina. I know that sentiment perfectly well. There is nothing to beat the taste of home, the taste of childhood!

Reviewed End of Eternity, The - Isaac Asimov

The Confluence of Science and Creativity

That's the great thing about Isaac Asimov - he writes science fiction in a manner that seamlessly interweaves fact with fiction in such a way that to the reader, the fictitious bits become preeminently believable. This book will take you so convincingly into the never-never realm of Time Trav...Read more

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Commented on sahanawriter's review

A very good product for old persons
Quaker Oats

Why just for old people? With its fibre content, cholesterol-lowering properties and nutritional value, I would say it makes a very healthy breakfast for today's stressed-out on-the-run generation of youngsters slogging it out in BPO, Sales and other high tension jobs. You know that saying: 'Breakfa...st like a King...' well, if you're a health-conscious King, this is what you should have.Read More

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Hopeless Service.
Bigbasket

Just by way of information - which city did you have this experience in?

Reviewed Flipkart

Goodbye, Flipkart - It Was Nice Knowing You

Yes, as you have probably guessed, this review is triggered by Flipkart's decision to be a'Mobile App Only' platform with effect from September this year. The message is clear: Flipkart is no longer interested in website-user customers like me, regardless of how loyal I have been or how many boo...Read more

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Reviewed Seven Psychopaths Movie

Edgy. Quirky. Unexpected.

Director Martin McDonagh does not, sadly, make very many movies. He should. Because, as I've mentioned in my title, nobody makes movies that are edgier, quirkier and more fraught with surprises than this gentleman - who incidentally has also written the screenplay. This is one of those movies...Read more

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Commented on jessicaanand's review

It's Like Wine... It Gets Better With Time
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

I saw a live performance of Ham Se Hi Hai Yeh Sab by Sanjo in Hyderabad last month. Awesome song!

Commented on madhujournalist's review

Unwrapping A Big Surprise
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Great review, Ms. Madhu! You might be interested to know that after suddenly going missing for many months, Sanjo (Sanjo The Balladeer) made a surprise reappearance in Hyderabad. The off-season notwithstanding, he performed some brilliantly innovative shows - including a magical blend of Music and H...andicrafts (Clay Modelling) and an engrossing Music & Storytelling session. Initially, we thought he was back in Hyderabad to judge Battle of Bands being held at Hyderabad Central but later (via a broadcast on AIR FM Rainbow Hyderabad) we came to know, he is launching the second album. It is called Ham Se Hi Hai Yeh Sab. That is why he was missing; he was putting finishing touches on the album, working with Chandrani in Delhi.Read More

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It's Like Wine... It Gets Better With Time
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Brilliant, brilliant review! You have managed to write about your own perspective and yet pack in so much information. Thanks for the heads up on the new album. Another reviewer told me about it. Will check it out - in fact, been waiting a long time for it, having heard some of the songs in Sanjo Th...e Balladeer's live concerts. Thanks again!Read More

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Amazing Music From An Amazing Artist
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Dear Ms. Sharmila Vedantha, Thank you, I stand corrected. And yes, during his shows, Sanjo The Balladeer always makes it a point to credit the lyrics of songs from the second album to Chandrani. However, I didn't know that Chandrani had a role beyond the lyric writing function too. If they are... still working together as a duo that would make this a decade-long partnership which is pretty awesome in these days of one-song wonders.Read More

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Amazing Music From An Amazing Artist
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Dear 'TheWriter', LOL! You have heard wrong, Ma'am! The first album (Barson Huey, reviewed here) had two songwriters: Chandrani and Gaurav. Chandrani also sang on the album. That was in 2006. From the second album onwards, Sanjo (now known as 'Sanjo The Balladeer') has been writing and comp...osing on his own. So your last observation about Sanjo now being a solo act is correct. Thanks and keep writing!Read More

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Amazing Music From An Amazing Artist
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

There is one thing in common across all the reviews that I have read for this album: there is a lot of curiosity regarding the new albums from Sanjo The Balladeer. The reason I feel is the long gap between Barson Huey and the new material. To me, it is difficult to fathom why this gap is happening. ...There are so many new original songs that Sanjo performs during his regular live appearances at various different venues, and even on radio stations and television shows. So why the delay in releasing these songs to fans who have been waiting for so many years? One of my friends who is a journalist with a leading media group speculates that it may be because the label that handles Sanjo The Balladeer has changed management and there could be legal issues about ownership of Sanjo's creative work. This sounds realistic. In fact, it is the only plausible reason why an artiste would create new material but not publish/release the same. Let us hope all these issues get resolved as soon as possible.Read More

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Amazing Music From An Amazing Artist
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Dear Ms. Deepika Narula, Thanks for reading and rating my review. To answer your question, I am honestly not too sure about the precise names of the albums. Yes, Sanjo does mention them during his shows but sadly, I didn't 'Save' the information. However, numerous media reports mention the upc...oming album as 'Ham Se Hi Hai Yeh Sab'. The second upcoming album - I have no idea. I have seen Sanjo The Balladeer up close and personal, performing the title song from 'Ham Se Hi Hai Yeh Sab' and it totally rocks. You should see the audience reaction to the song. Sanjo always invites the audience to join him on the chorus and the resultant group singalong is so overwhelming and inspiring!Read More

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Amazing Music From An Amazing Artist
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Dear Consumerpower, Yes, all the shows that I have seen of Sanjo The Balladeer have been in Hyderabad/Secunderabad. But from news reports and other sources, I do know that he also performs in Bangalore, Jaipur, Neemrana, Dehradun and various other cities.

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Amazing Music From An Amazing Artist
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Dear 'The Writer', Thank you for your response. During his live performances, Sanjo The Balladeer frequently mentions two upcoming albums - one which is ready for launch, an album of social awareness songs; in fact, he performs several songs from this album my favourite being an environment prese...rvation anthem called 'Ham Se Hi Hai Ye Sab'. The second album is an English album containing some of Sanjo's hugely popular hits like 'Whisky', 'The Journey' and 'So Far Behind'. I hope this information is useful to you. Thanks and RegardsRead More

Commented on EarnesTaster's review

How to Become the Richest Man
Autobiography Of A Yogi - Paramhansa Yogananda

An excellent, well-balanced review. Being so close to the book myself (it stays on my bedside table all the time), I can clearly see the depth of your words.

Reviewed Autobiography Of A Yogi - Paramhansa Yogananda

You Need This Book - NOW!

This is one of those life-altering books. Go out and buy it. Don't feel like reading it? Never mind, place it on your bookshelf. At some time in your life, the book will call out to you. And that's the time to read it. It's not heavy. It's light, playful. It's not preachy, it humbly points out p...Read more

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Commented on tarita007's review

Handbag lost near the scanner
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Ms. Kulkarni, Do read my review in which I have pointed out what an obnoxious bunch of retards the CISF are. Your story reinforces my belief that Delhi Metro will never be world-class if these morons are around. Power to your efforts to get justice. And yes, I am sure these crooks have somethi...ng to do with the disappearance of your handbag, hence their utterly uncooperative attitude. Just like the Delhi cops are working in a joint venture with criminals, the CISF at the Delhi Metro are probably hand-in-glove with pickpockets and sneak thieves.Read More

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Discovered by Chance. Treasured for Life.
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

A brilliant, scintillating review! I am one of the recent discoverers of this gem and going through exactly the same reactions that you have written about. And you are right about the personal memories that the songs trigger. Do give my review a read. I have had the opportunity to see Sanjo The B...alladeer perform live here (in Hyderabad) on several occasions!Read More

Commented on Thethinktank's review

Songs To Lose Your Head Over
Barson Huey - Sanjo and Chandrani

Excellent review for this excellent album! And to address the query of Mr Sharma and Mr Sunil here, yes - I have got the CD. In fact, I have never seen a cassette version of this album.