Story : The Return Journey

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Story: The Return Journey

“Mom, please hurry we need to reach the theatre by 6.00 PM!”, exclaimed Sanjay. He had planned to watch a new movie with his family, especially with his mother Ganga. His mother was staying with him for a month now as his father was traveling to another city for an outdoor office workshop. 

Sanjay was delighted to see his mother after a long time and had planned various things for her. Movies, short trips, visits to parks and shopping were on the cards. Last week they had visited the famous zoo park. 

A number of times, Ganga asked Sanjay to book her return journey ticket to their hometown. All family members were happy with the short trips, movie outings and shopping but Ganga wasn’t enjoying it. Sanjay was unable to figure out what the problem was.

He often thought about his childhood memories. There were no outings, shopping sessions or even the television. But they were happy with spending time with family and friends. Sanjay remembered how his mother made special dishes and shared stories with the family. 

He soon realized his mistake about the outings. “I wish I could turn back the clock and bring the wheels of time to a stop for the last 1 month”, thought Sanjay. He cancelled all the upcoming outings and decided to spend quality time with his mother. He requested her to cook different dishes. The family spent the rest of the time chit chatting, playing antakshari and other indoor games. This plan worked and his mother never asked about the return journey.

Note: Above short story published in Toastmasters Club of Pune South East Newsletter.

Blog : Game of Thrones - Endgame Theory

Game of throne


Game of throne is a worldwide hit TV show. GOT now geared to showcase dream season 8 from 14 April 2019. I am eagerly waiting for the new season. Game of throne was launched in 2011. Recently I watched all season (1-7) and I hooked to this show. I avoided binge-watching and watched 1 episode per day. I finished this shows(season 1-7) in approx. 60 days. It's a fantastic show and I recommend to watch with a few precautions. The TV show based on the popular book "A Song of Ice and Fire". TV shows consist of several iconic moments, engaging storyline, brutal violence, too many characters, and epic direction. Also, it contains shrewd characters, fantasies, suspense, drama, and vivid human emotion, world-class action, Spectacular entertainment, extreme romance with too many sensual scenes... The viewer will be amazed by show musical richness, wartime cinematography, and classic storytelling. The story contains one and all human emotions i.e. anger, love, care, fear, chaos, sadness, joy, disgust, surprise, aggressiveness, sickness, hatred, apathy, anxiety, rage, regret, remorse, pity, horror, hostility, guilt, pride, etc.

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An actor who played “Petyr Baelish” character was super fantastic. His portrayal of cunning, scheming, fraudulent, and deceitful “Petyr Baelish” very well. He used eyes, face, body language fullest to express “Petyr Baelish”. Even his glare or stare shows his acting prowess. He carries his character on his shoulder very well. Joffrey Baratheon, Ramsay justifies their role and performed with ease as a villain. There are too many characters but each and every character is very well established in the storyline and carried their own graph in the plot. If I name few actor names, then it might injustice to another actor. All cast performed their job wonderfully. War sequences, music department, cinematography, characters building, the direction was astonishing. Principle cast performance was incredible. Sansa, Cersei, Daenerys, Jon, Tyrion, Arya, Jaime, Samuel, Davos, Jorah, etc. (long list) were fabulous. I need to special mention of music and outfits are too good. 'Ramin Djawadi' was an excellent music composer and his background music is par excellence.

I like few GOT quotes.
1) "C
haos isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder."
2) "When the snows fall, and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives"
3) “Winter is coming.”
4) “When you play a game of thrones you win, or you die.”
5)... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge.
6)Fear cuts deeper than swords
7) Some old wounds never truly heal and bleed again at the slightest word
8) Valar Morghulis - “all men must die”
9) Valar Dohaeris - “all men must serve”

I wrote a few quotes too.
1) A person who doesn't cry at Jon - Sansa reunion simply a white walker.
2) A human who doesn’t have emotion simply a white walker.

Endgame Theory: My Prediction

Game of throne based on "Song of the Ice and Fire" book series. Symbolically 'Jon Snow' referred as 'Ice'(belong to north) & 'Daenerys' as 'Fire'(Mother of the dragon). I believe that both will survive the long night war with Night King. This show is consistent in killing characters irrespective of their good or bad deeds. I thought that 'Eddard Stark' might survive till the last episode, but that character got killed in the finale of season 1.

"George RR Martin" writer of the book was excellent in developing the plot and visionary about story roles and plot. Still, I thought that few good characters will survive the long night. For example, 'Davos' moved with 'Jon Snow' after Stannis Baratheon got killed. Theon & Sansa still survived despite weakest personality. Both portrait a different story plots. Arya and Sansa are two contrasting personalities and extremely hostile with each with other. But they always follow their father words "When the snows fall, and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives". Bran, Sansa, Arya wolf pack will survive.

Sansa, Arya, Bran, Samwell, Giantsbane, Davos will help 'Jon Snow' in a final epic battle. 'Jon Snow' is an "Azor Ahai" as per prophecies and will face 'Night King' with help of his and his friend’s army combined. Bran can see past and present as Three-eyed raven. Bran will fly on the dragon and will help Jon to recreate 'Lightbringer' sword. Sword will become ultimate weapon to defeat Night King in much-awaited war.



'Tyrion', 'Varys', 'Grey Worm', 'Missandei', etc will help 'Daenerys' in the big war. Ice & fire awakened and reunited to become one identity to destroy 'Night King'. 'Jon Snow' & 'Daenerys' will marry and adapt Cersei Lannister child as heir. (Season 7 - Tyrion deal with Cersei .) 'Daenerys' want to break the wheel and will install democracy in seven kingdoms partially. Also, She will establish full democracy in Essos.

'Tyrion' is third main cast of Game of throne. He will continue to serve the 'Daenerys'. He is balance side of 'Daenerys' rule. But Jon entry made a dent into 'Tyrion' confidence. He is such a good character to continue focus on people wellbeing. He might not have the major role in battle but in politics, he will survive the fearsome race towards the throne.

There will be two battle in epic season8. One with Night King and other wit
h Cersei. Cersei will not be easily defeated. But Arya will exterminate monstrous Cersei as per witch prediction. Jaime will unite with Brienne of Tarth and get married. Jorah might be killed too. Only a few people will survive. 'Grey Worm' and 'Missandei' will marry and return to Essos. 'Theon' will rescue 'Yaara' from Euron. 'Theon' will kill Euron in the fierce battle. Samwell Tarly will write and orator of "Game of throne" story.


Jon & Daenerys small council will be like, 'Tyrion' will be 'Hand of the king'. 'Varys' will be Master of the whisperer. 'Samwell' will be mester. 'Davos' will be treasurer. 'Jaime' will be 'Warden of South'. Sansa will be become 'Warden of North'. 'Arya' will be the master assassin and Lord commander of kingsguard of 'Jon'.

Note: Writing fan prediction endgame theory is an easy task. but too eagerly waiting and looking forward to 'Game of Throne' Season 8. 



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