A song (translated into English) Life is infidel; it will knock me down Death is my love; it will take me with her My favorite quote What goes around comes around An essay The title was "Why do nails grow?" It goes on to say how the animal instincts in man keep resurfacing, and need … Continue reading Echoes
There are murderers in the world because the victims are bad enough to incite hatred or bring out the worst in others. There are oppressed people in the world because they submit to an oppressor. Frauds and scams have increased since we began living our lives digitally, so technology is often blamed. The guiltiest people … Continue reading Scams and Frauds
The body is a song, each limb a verse, each motion a melody. Dance is the language through which we worship the physical. Every twist and leap is a prayer, a declaration of life resounding in good health. Dance is the body reclaiming its divine blueprint, a celebration of existence that gracefully rewrites gravity, inspiring … Continue reading Dance and Violence
I'll talk about guineas, not pennies. My mother often spoke of Guineas – gold coins used as currency during British rule. She came from a landowner (zamindar) family. Her grandparents packed guineas in metal pots and hid them between brick walls. She also mentioned slabs of gold and silver-coated decorations on arched doors and ceilings. … Continue reading Guineas
Singlehood is often seen as a waiting period before settling into a committed relationship, but it is a fulfilling and joyful way of life for many. The freedom of being single is unmatched—there are no compromises on daily choices, no obligations to meet a partner’s expectations, and no pressure to conform to societal norms of … Continue reading Singlehood
What is the intent of a summary? Is it to relive all the pleasure and pain and draw lessons from it before bidding goodbye? It sounds a little like death, but we tend to do it at the end of each project, performance appraisal period, financial year and calendar year. Self-appraisals were challenging, as they … Continue reading Summarising 2024
In a world where competition often overshadows collaboration, envisioning peace after the end of the world is a profound exercise in imagination. Human beings, by nature, are designed to compete. This competitive spirit has driven innovation, survival, and progress throughout history. However, as we look towards a future where the world as we know it … Continue reading End of the World?
India is one of those countries where people may not ask, “How’ve you been?” when they meet after a long gap. But they might exclaim, “Oh, you have put on/lost a lot of weight.” It is a transgression of personal boundaries, but that is how things are. So often have I been tempted to say, … Continue reading A Rant
Phobias hold the power to limit life. Therapists suggest exposure therapy, but an awareness of the root cause may help in eliminating it. The mildest form is a dislike or distaste for something after a bad experience, but these usually don’t last. Specific phobias are linked to past life experiences, like death by asphyxiation, which … Continue reading Phobia
Today, I started the day with this quote. Philosopher and writer Friedrich Nietzsche on the power of making a lot and choosing the best: "Artists have an interest in ... so-called inspirations; as if the idea of a work of art, of poetry, the fundamental thought of a philosophy shines down like a merciful light from heaven. … Continue reading Constructive Bias
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