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How NOT to be in a Relationship!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by workaholicvarun

Alright, we have heard all the gyan (knowledge) from internet on how to be in a relationship. But what they don’t tell you is how not to be in a relationship. Relationship is a domain that is fast changing. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Socializing through Bachata

Posted on April 2, 2018 by workaholicvarun

Everyone who knew me back in 2010s knew me as a reserve, shy, “stick to work” conversation kind of a person. In 2013 I moved to Gurgaon and it transformed me. I had developed a knack for approaching strangers and … Continue reading →

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#AbolishIndianCasteSystem

Posted on January 8, 2018 by workaholicvarun

Maha Kavi Bharatiyar once sang “Jaadhigal illayadi paapa”. This meant that “There are no castes, listen oh little child”. He tried to make the next generation free of discrimination based on caste. His intention behind addressing it to a little … Continue reading →

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LIVIN’ – Tamil Web series

Posted on January 7, 2018 by workaholicvarun

To tell you the truth, I had no idea what this series was about. I also had my doubts if I would sustain till the final episode of season 1 of LIVIN’. The series has a feel-good vibe throughout all … Continue reading →

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The “Macha” culture at Indian workplaces

Posted on July 29, 2017 by workaholicvarun

By Varun Mannava (Pub Reviewer & the Author of the *Bestseller book “Polite Pickup Lines in Indian Pubs” buy now on Amazon — CLICK HERE ) There is a silent revolution of efficiency at Indian workplaces these days. Its not happening because the managers are becoming smarter or … Continue reading →

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VARNAM – An attempt to evoke thought using music and language

Posted on February 12, 2017 by workaholicvarun

A calm Wednesday evening when the cyber bees in Hyderabad are not too frustrated nor looking forward to the weekend. They have ordered their drinks and are casually lost in conversation. At the same time, Krishnan, the pianist cum vocalist … Continue reading →

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MeetNumber: The need to organize your personal or business schedule

Posted on February 6, 2017 by workaholicvarun

If you are a working professional and have worked on a windows desktop, you would have come across Outlook Calendar. The easy-to-use interface and reminder pop-ups have made the outlook calendar an integral part of office requirements just like a desk, … Continue reading →

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Life lessons from Breaking Bad

Posted on December 25, 2016 by workaholicvarun

Lets get this straight. Its been many years since Breaking Bad released, however I watched it only recently. Although it was initially scary and depressing to watch the Protagonist “Walter White” going through cancer, once we come over the fear … Continue reading →

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X-Men : Days of Future Past – Who is Bolivar Trask?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by workaholicvarun

Truth be told! This version of X-Men is quite different and bold at the same time. The plot revolves around X-Men (Good ones and the bad too) joining hands to go back into the past and change one single event … Continue reading →

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Transcendence : Great premise but poor execution

Posted on April 20, 2014 by workaholicvarun

1.5 stars on 5. So when you deal with science fictions its always tricky. The Matrix had first of its kind stunts and visual effects. Add to that they had oracle who spoke Indian ancient gyan. Matrix continues to haunt … Continue reading →

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