The Ice AgesEarth’s slow breathingPerhaps it was a designPerhaps, it was undecided then, something happened-A gasp-A hot touchsomething fierysinged its lungshumans got ambitiousIn their quest to controlwhat they did not createthey needed the leverageto reach the sky and stars The Earth is not on a ventilator-As yetand humans celebratesmall victoriesAfter Moon and Marsthey eye other … Continue reading On a ventilator? Good Lord, No….
A couple of years ago, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were attracting attention, and the high amount of electricity consumed by crypto-mining was a huge concern. Indian crypto investors faced their battles as crypto exchanges were raided by the Government. They discovered that money was illegally routed to other countries through these exchanges. The income tax … Continue reading Energy-dependent World
The text emphasizes the importance of balancing personal interests with the well-being of others, arguing that helping the majority shouldn't come at the expense of oneself. It critiques societal and corporate pressures that promote self-sacrifice, highlighting how individuals and institutions often exploit this expectation for their own gain while misleading the public.
I happen to be a Number 3, born on the 30th of the month. Somehow, I always found homes and offices on the third floor. In some cases, the house number included 3 or 9. 36 is written in the Devanagari script as follows. ३६ The number is always used to denote two people who … Continue reading The Power of Three
I see chaos all around. But maybe that is what I choose to see. Can I add value to the world by being here? I’m not sure. I add unpopular perspectives and give others a chance to clash and argue a little more than they have been doing? Then, where are the good things happening? … Continue reading Where is the good happening?
Thanks for sharing the prompt on History of Earth! My research on Planet Earth led to a very interesting fact. Scientists have just confirmed the presence of an atmosphere on a rocky, Earth-like planet called LHS 1140 b, located about 48 light-years away. This marks the first time an atmosphere has been detected on a … Continue reading LHS 1140b
Perfection is nothing but a goal, and goalposts can shift. It feels good when I move it and challenge myself to excel at something I’ve not tried before. It breaks and bends my effort like a heavy boulder on the back when imposed, and we get busy rationalising why it is all wrong and will … Continue reading The Perfect Myth
Solace means different things at different points in time. Right now, being heard would feel like great solace to me, but it is not likely to happen. Holding an anti-establishment view in a highly volatile political scenario is not easy. Express your opinions and people in your close circles can jump at you. Being a … Continue reading But ….
I picked up the spirit of two lines from Jim's prompt piece. We are in a stage of moral transition. Why have a moral compass when one can drift along and see where life takes us? So, here is a story where the protagonist plays the Devil's Advocate. Rajiv Menon worked in a gleaming glass … Continue reading Devil’s Advocate
I came across another interesting fact about Death Valley. It has a unique geology. It contains Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. This stark depression contributes to the valley’s intense heat by trapping dense, hot air near the surface. In India, maximum temperatures can range between 45 … Continue reading Death Valley
