Q: Did Indian national flag represent religions, at any time in the past? Was there any proposal based on it? What does Vexillology(Study of flags) say about it? Ans by Google Gemini: India and Italy use similar, but not identical, vertical tricolors due to entirely separate historical evolutions, not a direct connection. Italy’s flag (green,… Continue reading A problem with AI generated answers
Disease trope in movies
Q to AI: I saw ‘Navagraha Nayagi'(1985) Tamil movie there leprosy was talked as a curse from god rather than microbe. That’s a classic example of how cinema—especially older devotional or mythological films like Navagraha Nayagi—often uses “divine retribution” as a plot device. In these stories, diseases are frequently portrayed as a curse (often from… Continue reading Disease trope in movies
Sex in horror cinema trope
It is a very real and persistent trope. In horror cinema, sex and the “diabolical” are often intertwined, but the reasons range from old-school religious morality to the simple practicalities of filmmaking. Here is a breakdown of why this connection exists and how it has evolved: 1. The “Sin and Punishment” Logic Much of Western… Continue reading Sex in horror cinema trope
Some Irving Wallace’s book summaries
Irving Wallace book, ‘The miracle’ was adopted by Prathap Pothan in his Tamil film ‘Aathma’ (1993) and his book, ‘The guest of honor’ was placed in the table when the villain in the movie, ‘Uruvam’ (1991) searches for keys. Both movies are available in youtube. So, searched for some of his works and summaries to… Continue reading Some Irving Wallace’s book summaries
Deepfakes and ethical problem
Question to AI: I heard someone from hindi cinema say that a person who goes to a prostitute is committing a crime similar to pickpocketing from a shop. That is a complex mix of human behavior, ethics, and the evolution of media. When people seek out or trade “blue films” (a common term in India… Continue reading Deepfakes and ethical problem
Possession and will power trope
Q to AI: Even if a person is possessed in some movies I have seen control it, you can do it. How true is it Ans: In movies—especially in psychological thrillers or “elevated horror”—the idea of a character “controlling” their possession is a powerful trope. Whether it’s true depends on whether you look at it… Continue reading Possession and will power trope
Whodunit- etymology and history!
(Ans: AI) The term “whodunit” (a playful contraction of “Who done it?”) has a surprisingly specific origin story, moving from a critic’s joke to a global literary standard.1. Who Coined It?The credit generally goes to Donald Gordon, an American book reviewer. * The Origin: He first used the term in the July 1930 edition of… Continue reading Whodunit- etymology and history!
What is a Noir?
(Ans by AI): Noir (French for “black”) is a genre of film and fiction characterized by a cynical, dark, and pessimistic worldview. It originally referred to Film Noir, a cycle of stylish Hollywood crime dramas from the 1940s and 1950s, but it has since evolved into a broader aesthetic used in literature, gaming, and modern… Continue reading What is a Noir?
Can’t remember Chess strategy!?
Ans by AI: It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed by chess openings—there are thousands of them, and many feel like a sequence of “random” moves. The trick isn’t to memorize the moves, but to understand the purpose behind them.If you understand the “why,” the “how” becomes much easier to remember. Here are a few ways… Continue reading Can’t remember Chess strategy!?
Board games and strategies
Q to AI: I had seen some board games (name forgot- circular board something in the centre) from nordic. It came in a tamil melody song(starring vikram, anushka music by gv prakash) as sand decoration . in android play store too it was there. Also brainvita . go Game (japanese). What are strategies for these?… Continue reading Board games and strategies