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My Movie Reviews are Now on YouTube! | Announcement | Whatsonsidsmind

Dear All,

Just barging into your feed to make a quick, small announcement. My film reviews are now available on my YouTube channel. I’ve chosen to do so to connect with a larger audience who prefer the visual medium. At the same time, I thought it’s a good way for them to be introduced to my blog. So hoping it works both ways.

So far I’ve uploaded two reviews; that of Adolescence and A Real Pain. Hoping to upload a lot more in the coming days. I am sharing the links to both these reviews below –

Adolescence – https://youtu.be/uIe2FT9t90U?si=tRQxfdgmF0v89DOj

A Real Pain – https://youtu.be/_enAzehioT8?si=dPuADHTKmOduxDqQ

Do check out these videos, and subscribe to my channel if you like what you see.

Thank you for your support as always.

Much love,

Sid

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Flavor Foragers | Intro | Our Home Cooking Channel

Hello fellow bloggers,

My wife and I are embarking on a culinary adventure. Something that’s been on our minds forever. A culinary channel on YouTube (Link below) –
Food is home. Food is travel. Food is memory. Food is flavor. We are foraging for those flavors and those memories. Join us ‘Flavor Foragers’ on this culinary adventure, as we try to recreate dishes that evoke fond memories of aromas, textures and tastes, that have tantalized not just our tongues but also our minds.
Every dish that has a legacy, has a story, not just about the way it is prepared but also about the way it is relished. We want to bring these food stories, experiences and recipes to life while adding our own touch to these dishes that have stood the test of time.
Please do subscribe to our channel to support us and to know more about this culinary journey.
Our first video is a dish that is a favorite of Kolkatans. A biriyani that has as rich a history as taste. (find the link below)
Thanks,
Sid
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2023@Whatsonsidsmind | Travel | Food | Books | Movies

Hello Fellow Bloggers,

Created this short video promo to encapsulate all that I am planning for this blog in 2023. Hoping to be a lot more focused, active and creative this year. Looking forward to your continued support.

Regards,

Sid

 

Credits:

Music: Chill
Musician: LiQWYD
URL: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd

Video created on – https://videoguru.page.link/Best

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Anubhav@Satpura | Learning Amidst Tranquility | Ghumakkad Initiative

Hey Folks,

Here is an excellent opportunity for budding writers, photography and travel enthusiasts to collaborate and learn from experts amidst the tranquility of the jungles of Satpura (MP, India). A 3-day curated learning experience that offers a sensorial sojourn. “A heady blend of art, literature, travel and cultural immersiveness” is what Gaurav Gothi, Co-Creator Anubhav and Founder Ghumakkad Initiative is promising.

A 15% early bird discount is available till 30th Sep. So if you are interested, please hurry and book your slot. Limited slots available – 20 (Creative writing) and 20 (Photography). Details of the complete itinerary, facilitator profiles and learning curriculum are available in the brochure (link below). Also, please get in touch with Team Ghumakkad for any doubts. All details in the flyer and brochure.

Anubhav Brochure English (1)

Regards,

Sid

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2 Years Already! | Two and a Half Rainbows

Hi All,

Happy to inform that my book Two and a Half Rainbows has completed 2 years!
The experience of travelling with my first book, as it journeyed through clouds of uncertainty, to make a name for itself, was humbling and enlightening. Let me not mince words here; it is a very lonely process. While you write to tell a story that you are dying to tell, a finished book at the end of the day is meant for its readers. It must find miraculous ways to reach them. And on rare days, when it receives the appreciation of a book lover, all the effort that was put into nurturing ideas and transforming them into words feels worth it.

So, to all who have supported me in this journey, and sent in a kind word of encouragement; thank you for believing in me! And to all who have read and reviewed my book; I can’t thank you enough!

Two and a Half Rainbows is available on Amazon, Flipkart and Google Books. (link below)
https://amzn.to/3dC7aqd

Regards,
Sid

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Review Promo – Two and a Half Rainbows

Hi All,

This is a promotional video encapsulating the reviews that my book has received so far, as well as a sneak peek into the content. Hope you like it!

Thanks for all the support!

Regards,

Sid

“Two and a Half Rainbows” is available on Amazon (Paperback and Kindle):

https://amzn.to/3drLLzB

Also available on Flipkart, Notion Press Store, Google books and kobo.com

 

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My Book met the ‘Writer on the Hill’ – Mr. Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond with my book ‘Two and a Half Rainbows’ at his home in Landour, Mussoorie

13th of Oct was probably one of the best days of my life! My book ‘Two and a Half Rainbows’ reached the hands of the legendary ‘writer on the hill’ – Mr. Ruskin Bond. ‘The lone fox who dances in the morning dew’ and whose stories inspired me to become a writer.
I had been pursuing getting the book out to him for long and to finally realize this dream was surreal. Mr. Ruskin Bond is a prolific Indian writer of British descent and his short stories were part of our school curriculum. I have grown up reading his work and have learnt a lot from him, especially about the subtle art of short story writing.

‘The Writer on the Hill’ published by Rupa publications

Here are a few lines of the great writer –

“As I walked home last night
I saw a lone fox dancing
In the cold moonlight.

I stood and watched. Then
Took the low road, knowing
The night was his by right.

Sometimes, when words ring true,
I’m like a lone fox dancing
In the morning dew.”

― Ruskin Bond, A Book of Simple Living

You can grab a copy of ‘Two and a Half Rainbows’ (available in Paperback and Kindle) at the below links:

India:

Amazon.in

Outside:

Amazon.com

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Two and a Half Rainbows – A Collection of Short Stories | Book Trailer

Hi All,

The trailer of my book “Two and a Half Rainbows – A Collection of Short Stories” is finally out. For those who have read the book these characters will be familiar and for those who are contemplating doing so, this is a sneak peek. Do let me know your thoughts …

 

A collage of pics sent by readers

Book is available at the below places:

India:

Amazon – Paperback and Kindle – https://www.amazon.in/dp/1648287654/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_3K5qFbTDR10T0

Notion Press – Paperback
https://notionpress.com/read/two-and-a-half-rainbows

NOTE : @Notion Press online store currently available at a discount of 25%. Use code EARLYREADERTAHF. Limited period and limited stock offer.

Also available on Flipkart (Paperback)

For international customers the book is available on amazon.com (Paperback and Kindle):
https://www.amazon.com/Two-Half-Rainbows-Collection-Stories/dp/1648287654

Ebook also available on Kobo.com, Google books, Booktopia and iBooks.

Warm Regards,

Sid