Why I love ILM Montessori
Steve Jobs commencement address at Stanford, is inspiring. I’ve watched it a couple of times. A line that stood out for me is when Steve says, “I was lucky — I found what I loved…
Author: Arif Vakil
This year… make things happen!
“Getting things done is not the same as making things happen. You can… …reply to email. …pay the bills. …cross off to-do’s. …fulfil your obligation. …repeat what you heard. …go with the flow. …anticipate roadblocks….
Now that’s Advertising!
I’ve been an advertising buff all my life.  I’ve commented on some nasty ads here and here.  And shared some sparklers here, here,  here and here. Most ads speak about the greatness of their products.  Not this ad.  Yet…
Prism 2.0
An amazing short film, inspired by actual CIA research files. Â Just 15 minutes long. Â Have a look. Note to Dennis Lu (the Director): You really should start a Kickstarter to raise funds for part…
Farewell Ramadhan
The whole dua/prayer can be read here.
I came, I saw, I COMIC-CONquered
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” Wow, I feel like the Genie from Disney’s Alladin, as he comes out of the lamp after being cooped up for Ten-Thousand Years screaming, “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” Over the last twelve months or so I had…
The Chocolate Meditation
Feeling overworked, stressed and overwhelmed? Take a break and try out the Chocolate Meditation. Choose some chocolate—either a type that you’ve never tried before or one that you have not eaten recently. It might be…
The Hindu Hits Back
Who doesn’t enjoy advertising wars. The Hindu’s comeback deserves it’s place in Arif & Ali’s Advertising Hall of Fame. We applaud The Hindu on it’s stand on journalism and the ads are awesome too. Here…
Excellent Lectures I have heard – April edition
I have come across some exceptionally good lectures this month. Do hear them as soon as you get to. I have found that the best best BEST time to hear these lectuers is while driving…