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Mouna Ragam: A movie that you shouldn't miss watching! A key to suppress the Quarantine boredom. An Illustration by PR Gayathri Movies twirl the ocean of emotions in us, don't they? A great movie definitely makes our day and one such movie is Mouna Ragam - a timeless piece of magic by Mani Ratnam . This 1986 Tamil classic tale is one of kind and I will tell you why! Days when movies mostly spoke only the male's perspective, days when women protagonists' major role was the disciplined homely girl or shy girlfriend who appears only when a sudden song burst out of nowhere in the mountains of the north, where he is in his full suit-coat and she is in her undergarments dancing like diva only to vanish after that! I used to wonder what was her role in the whole movie? Why is she playing such a dumb character? Did the original script had a part for her or was her role an unnecessary creation to lure the audience in! Mouna Ragam stood different from those! I...

10 Best Places to visit in Mcleodganj       Known for the lush greenery, pure air, awe-striking landscapes Mcleodganj is a pearl in the Kangra district of heavenly Himachal Pradesh. The peace of pristine nature, the devotion of Tibetans and their very own colourful traditional celebrations is what makes Mcleodganj  a luring destination for every backpackers out there! Mcleodganj is a must-visit dreamlike holiday goal for trekkers, adventure-lovers, privacy cum romance seeking honeymooners, also for peace-loving parents who are desperately in need of a break from their daily chores, clear their mind off family drudgeries and breath some fresh air, unlike what’s provided in the polluted cities we live in today. If you are lucky enough to be at Mcleodganj this lifetime, Do not miss the 10 places mentioned below. Here is where you start admiring the magic in God’s creations! 1.Bhagsunath Temple and Bhagsu waterfalls A little...