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Observation a simple word but a great skill and a tool. It is a skill that all of us are born with. As children, we have learnt many things with this tool. However, as growth takes its pace and other skills like reading, writing, speaking, dancing, singing, etc take over, this tool takes a back seat. Although we must not forget that the former skill and tool will always be needed to develop any other set of skills, but it just goes unnoticed. It is a humble skill. It never stages its capacity. It never showcases its talent. It is just there doing its job with great humility. It is a skill which never gets its share of credit when the other skills are bagging accolades all over. In our life span, whatever education we get, whatever expertise we develop in different fields, there are many other things which observation can only teach you. Observing things carefully before execution of any exercise can save you time, effort, and some times embarassment. When I say embarassment, the first ...

'83' seems to be just a number, but for us who have grown up in the 80s and 90s much before the millennium hit the people with lots of expectations, is a dream come true. Of course, that was a different era altogether. Cleaner earth, breathable air, drinkable water and lovelier society. In 1983,  India lifted the World Cup for the first time. It was a dream that came true but the actual fact is nobody even thought it could ever happen. I usually do not write specifically about films. Not that I do not like to do so, but I feel I am not in the capacity or authority to criticize the hard work of thousands of people that go into making a film. However, recently, though it is quite late after the release of the film, i happened to see the movie '83'. Unbelievable just as 1983 World Cup. The people of this generation may find it a beautiful film due to the theme, acting, presentation and other aspects, but for people like me who have really witnessed what it was, the film is...