Editor's Choice - 24th Jan 2011

Hi All,

We are back. We have had a busy weekend with the polls but that doesn’t deter us from continuing with the Editor’s choice from the blog screening as a part of BoIB 2010 polls. Presenting to you the next set of read worthy posts. As always please note that these need not be THE BEST or the ONLY GOOD READS on the respective blogs. We found these posts worth sharing with all and that is the reason they find their place in this post. With this lets move to do the honours.

DIBAKAR SARKAR has put up a lovely post about the all time greats of Bengali Cinema.  Kudos to him for bringing this post to light else most of our generation would have not even have known the stalwarts who shaped the film Industry.

SAMADRITA’s review of the film THE PHILADEPHIA STORY starts of as ‘What if you were so beautiful and accomplished that you could make any man on this earth fall for you in an instant?’ Well you know what, this is one of my old time favorites and her review of the movie makes you want to watch the film. Read it.

SAYED KHADRI writes review of the book STATE OF FEAR authored by  MICHAEL  CRICHTON. He has written some very good reviews of some rare Indian authored books as well as foreign books. Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxies – you wouldn’t want to miss this series of  book reviews.

RACHIT shares a thought provoking piece of work with a very attractive title Gandhiji and Godse – The clash of principles. The post is as good as the title. Good work there, Rachit.

MANISH MADNANI’s The Nifty Journal is all about trading and in this particular post he lets out the top ten secrets or as he calls thoughts for trading. Read this, we are sure it will help inprove your trading acumen.

VEE’s PSYCHE’S VISAGE gives us a lot of options to choose from and we present to a very enlightening article about the Indian Scenario with respect to Microfinance. There is social, technical, fun, travel, photos and lots more. Visit this blog, It is time well spent.

MIA SUMMER ROSE’s blog is  all yummy and this particular post will turn every living being on earth to  yearn for more, to relish life and he tasty awesome coloured GRECIAN CUP CAKES are worth dying for . See it to Believe it.

SAFFRON STREAKS’ is another blog for Conneseuirs of good food. We present to you a recipe of Bengali Mutton Curry and  Phulko Luchi. Man, those pictures and the ingredients are so appetizing.

HARSHAD is a huge Sachin fan. Infact, He has set up a site www.IWantToMeetSachinTendulkar.com. His blog is more about SEO and we present to you tips about On-Page SEO. One of the very good resources for people who want to know more about SEO. Pay this site a visit.

DEEPAK AKA MagicEye is one photographer we are all falling in love with.  Here is his blog Mumbai-eyed and this post is Mumbai Monochromed.  Deepak,  keep giving us more from your shutterbug. Looking forward to your  Sankranthi  photos.

PALLAV GOGOI, the pied piper whose blog is titled DEJAVU and in his own words ‘The blog deciphers the amalgamation of Rustic freedom and Urban Boredom. We present you here kind of a perfect poem, a poetic title – That rainy night, some amazing words and a picture that in itself is poetic. God job  pal.

SERENA THANGJAM is another poet we advice you read. Sample this poem What I know.  Then there are other good ones too – I can’t figure it out, its brining me down so on and so forth. A class of poetry in its own.

RAISA’s landing page is a scenic picture with a quote ‘Life is not about never ending Imaginations!!’ . Yes, this young lass uses all heavy and powerful words. The post we present is heavily loaded with thought provoking stuff questioning some of the premises of our country. All signs of an intellectual.

PIYAL’s blog is a collection of old Indian photos. That is a commendable job in itself. Capturing the phases of development of the country. Here we present to you the collection of one of the first major cities of our country. The city of joy  -Kolkata.

Mr. N’s blog post is about vulgarity in advertising. Don’t blame us for hunting for such posts. We totally agree with you MR. N when you say ‘A lot of tasteless stuff has become the norm’. Keep writing such wonderful posts and keep delighting us.

PIYUSH KAUSHAL writes about social causes, social media, Life, poetry and global warming. Our pick of his blog is post title POACHING 2012!. Interesting isn’t it? Let me tell you upfront, it is thought provoking too. Read this post and cheer him for he deserves it all.

CHINMAY BLACKBIRD is one of the very good bloggers we had a chance to read. Read his About me description. Lovely! I say. We present to you a very interesting post titles SILLY POINT, where he makes a silly point. Pun Intended!!  Loved reading your blog Mr. Blackbird.

SUNDAR RAJAN’s Coffee with Sundar is a very engaging blog. We, in particular liked his aha moments. Presenting to you Dev Dutt – The mythologist and Chief Belief Officer, Futures Group. Mr. Sundar, this is a real commendable job.

NILESH GAWDE’s photography blog will serve a very good inspiration for newbies and tyro photographers. Here we present to you his photos shortlisted by Jury for Nat Geo Award 2010. Something no one must miss.

ALPANA has a wonderful Hindi Blog. For all people Enthusiastic about Hindi, do not miss reading her blog and all others, visit her blog and cheer her. Let us promote blogging in vernacular languages.

SHITAL PRADHAN’S blog is all about sikkim.We loved so many posts here, so what we have done is found a post which lists the best post published in March on this blog. Thank you Shital, for all your efforts. Hope more people start writing as you do.

MAJIT PANDIT is another blogger in the ranks of Shital Pradhan but has his own individuality. We present to you a very heart touching post ‘How I became stone thrower for a day’.

RAJESH’s blog FUSION PRO is another recommendation from our site. For all bloggers who are looking forward to make their blogs stand apart. Sample this post where we are explained in details on how to use CU3ER for a 3d slideshow. Keep giving us all such good stuff buddy.

NewsMan Baba. Yes we all know him and as well as his very famous SCOOP TIMES. We don’t think we will able to choose one particular post. Go  read and rejoice.

ARJIT SRIVASTAVA’s blog is a good read. We have another thought provoking post from the Virgin   blog.  Have a sneak around, you will get many good posts to read.

BHARATH says ‘I’ blog, My way and yes that is very true. There are different flavors on his blog. Are you planning to have your own Brand? Then read this useful post and decide which color you should go for.

VARSHA TIWARY is a common name on BLOGESHWAR and BLOG-A-TON circuit. She dishes out wonderful posts each time, everytime. Here we present to you a post about domestic violence.

RAJESH PRABHU’s My IndiaTravels, is a recommended blog for all who want to go on a Bharath yatra or Bharath Darshan. We are happy and proud to present to you his captures of our country’s heritage – Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho.