Some Good Documentaries/Web Links/Books Pointers may be useful during Lock-down !

Dear All,

?As education evangelists, we all are busy with our technical and academic activities during the semester. It is hard to find some time or no time other than our regular activities. Coronavirus lockdown has provided us an opportunity to spend some time on other activities which may be joyful and bring a new experience/perspective to life. I would like to share a few resources/pointers with you, which may be useful to you during the lockdown.

Documentaries/Web Series:

1. Chernobyl web Series: This 5 part docudrama is based on the Nuclear power plant explosion that happened in 1986, USSR. This series is based on true events and shows how a man-made mistake can create catastrophes. You find it a bit relevant to today's scenario of the Corona Virus pandemic situation. You may find this web series on OTT platforms or youtube. For more information see this Link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_(miniseries)
2. Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates: This is a three-part documentary based on bill gates' life. This documentary shows how a bill gets thinks, what keeps him motivated, and how he has solved big social challenges with engineering skills. A must-watch and very motivating series. You may find this web series on Netflix. For more information see this link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Bill%27s_Brain:_Decoding_Bill_Gates
3. Our Planet: This is an eight-part nature documentary discussing the conservation issues of wildlife, and how as humans we are destroying this wildlife. This documentary is arguably very costly with the most mesmerizing visuals and narrative. You may find this web series on Netflix. For more information see this link:?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Planet
4. The Test: A New Era for Australia’s Team: If you like test cricket then this is a must-watch documentary for you. This documentary shows Australian cricket struggle and build up post-Australian Cricket Ball-tampered scandal in South Africa in the year 2018. This series is related to sports but very much applicable in education as well. This is a story about an Australian coach and team who build up from scratch to their journey to win Ashes again in the year 2019. You may find this web series on Amazon Prime. For more information see this link:?https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11347692/

?Web Links & Books:

Audio Books: If you like Audio Books and Podcast see the following websites for really good content.

1. Amazon Audible ( Payable Service, but you may get 90 days free trial ): Great Collection of books. Link:?https://www.audible.in/?&source_code=IAARM1125112018000D/&gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLGwCs6acp2ZKLALU9j9KyMU_MFpWMGbDTug5lqDIWHKQ9IevijwJg8BoCpqEQAvD_BwE
2. Suno Audio App (Free Service without any advertisement): Many good recorded podcasts and Programs. Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audible.universal&hl=en_IN
3. Cut the Clutter by Shekhar Gupta (YouTube Channel): If you like Current Affairs, Indian Geo-political details, politics, etc. This is a good program by famous Journalist Shekhar Gupta. Each episode discusses the current affair in great depth with a fantastic analysis. Link:?https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfa0eRI2uIaR1iOJnq7tklxIJDLxTxI5y
4. Good Read: This is a very popular website for book readers. Lots of information and a must-have App if you love books. Link:?https://www.goodreads.com
5. Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to Management by Devdutt Pattanaik: Devdutt Pattanaik is a very famous author who interprets Indian Mythology, Religion, and Philosophy from different perspectives. In this book, the author has explained many important business/management concepts with Indian mythology. This book is based on the CNBC Tv18 program on business sutra, in case you do not like to read the book, you may also watch these old episodes on youtube(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL080288DF1F7BBA8A ?). More information on the book you may find here:?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17342664-business-sutra
6. Zero to One by Peter Thiel: Peter Thiel is a well-known serial entrepreneur (Pay pal Fame). In this book, he has shared his experiences and insights about entrepreneurship. A good read, you may also refer it to your students. More information on the book you may find on this link:?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18050143-zero-to-one?from_search=true&qid=jib8ZLp52P&rank=1 .
7. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by?Yuval Noah Harari . This is a must-read book for everyone. This book talks about human history in a very lucid way. Readers will get lots of new information and a new perspective about human history. More information on this book you may find on this link:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23692271-sapiens?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=R78g0lhDiJ&rank=1

?I hope these pointers will be useful. If you find it appropriate please share it with your friends and colleagues.

?Thank you and Stay Safe!

Prof.Saurabh Mehta, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai