The Idiosyncratic Idiot

Netflix October 2025 Recap (Or Rant?)

A short commentary on two TV shows and a documentary I watched this month

Oct 31 • 

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How Did We End Up Paying For Runs?

Dredging into the history of running as a cultural movement

Oct 29 • 

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Kantara Chapter 1 : Few Thoughts

The sequel to the erstwhile stuns you.

Oct 10 • 

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September 2025

Book Review | A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen by Sally Abé

My first foray into books about food.

Sep 30 • 

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Do Images on Google Maps Make Sense?

Does adding images improve the navigation experience by any measure?

Sep 13 • 

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August 2025

Kali Natakam (Dance of Kali)

Recollection of a brilliant performance by TM Krishna

Aug 31 • 

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Milkha / Movement

Unexpected connection between a poem, a movie and a half marathon.

Aug 25 • 

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Erasure / Emotion

The album Hand. Cannot. Erase. explores dimensions of isolation in a modern world

Aug 20 • 

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Heroism, Hedonism, and Healing Power of Love

Thoughts about Dostoevsky's book 'Crime and Punishment'

Aug 9 • 

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July 2025

Saiyaara — Reiterating a Common Story

Every love story is unique. But you can always find common threads

Jul 30 • 

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Superman's Subtle Signals

Thought meant to be a fun movie Superman has three socio-political commentaries in my opinion

Jul 21 • 

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The Days of Abandonment

An evocative novel that explores the emotions of a woman

Jul 19 • 

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