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
“Don’t talk about this till the elections are over”, she whispered before saying goodbye. He was over the moon. He had inside access to the future Prime Minister of the country. He had just learnt about the proposed projects and the land acquisition deals that would precede those. Back in the office, he suggested they … Continue reading Castles in the Air
The genie emerged only when someone wiped off the dust of stories from the lamp. She felt suffocated in there, especially because she was punished for no fault of hers. The claustrophobia had also compelled her to look inwards and find a light beyond what the lamp could imagine. She was destined to be a … Continue reading The Power of Ideology
I often find places of scenic beauty associated with places of worship. Maybe these structures were built there to enhance the spiritual experience. The current political scenario also makes me wonder if it was intended as an act of conquest. temples crown the peaks,built where silence meets the skyfaith or conquest’s mark The perceived intent … Continue reading Atheist Peaks
I came across something else while researching the Rosetta Stone. The claim is that multiple copies of the Rosetta Stone exist. The Rosetta Stone is just one of several stones inscribed with the same decree. Archaeologists have found other fragments and similar inscriptions in different temples across Egypt. The stone wasn’t a singular artefact. It … Continue reading Rosetta Stone – Unhomed
I'm glad to find some material on how Equinoxes happen on other planets. Let's weave it into a story. Once in an age, when the Sun’s path crosses the cosmic center, the planets convene. Each brings its equinox tale as wisdom for the council: Saturn rose first, cloaked in rings of shadow. “Balance is fleeting,” … Continue reading Equinoxes in the Universe
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