I have sensed the discomfort some people feel in alumni reunions. Not everybody has grown at the same pace. Outwardly, conversations centre around hilarious memories and how people have changed over the years. Inwardly, they size each other up to gauge their relative success or failure. A classmate of mine did not do well academically … Continue reading School Reunion
O water, O water, what is your color?Whatever you mix with, you take on its hue.O water, O water, what is your color?Whatever you touch, you become like that too.O water, O water… In this world, there are people who live simply,Eating dry bread, yet drinking cool water with peace.In this world, there are people … Continue reading O Water
Thank you for the fascinating piece on the life of atoms, Jim! I will share how my thoughts on atoms and cells have shaped my understanding of healing and personal growth. The power of atoms, or of a single cell, amazed me when I read about the amoeba in Biology class. I loved the organism's … Continue reading Storehouses of Energy
If a messenger takes eons to reach the Earth, what happens to the message? Does it lose meaning, or does it mutate during the journey to stay relevant? The recipients know nothing of the source or the purpose of the message. They respond in a manner they think is right for their circumstances. Then, where … Continue reading Messengers of the Universe
Pantone's introduction of the Matching System (PMS) in the 1960s transformed industries like graphic design, fashion, and printing. It provided a reliable way to reproduce colors across different materials and locations. This ensured consistency and reduced ambiguity. Consistency is Pantone’s most outstanding achievement. For global brands, color is identity: Coca-Cola’s red or Tiffany’s blue must … Continue reading Pantone Mastery
The word that caught my attention in this highly informative piece is the word “decoherence”. It also set me thinking about the role of AI, and if quantum computing and AI support each other. First, let’s deal with the emotional fallout. fragile qubit swayslost in noise, near collapse—a thread reaches inlike a friend who holds … Continue reading Decoherence
Take any sliced bread which does not crumble easily. Cut each slice into four pieces. Deep fry in oil or clarified butter all the pieces till they are golden brown. Drain excess fat on a tissue paper. SYRUP Prepare a sugar syrup with sugar and water in a 1:2 proportion. Dip the pieces in it … Continue reading Easy-Peasy Bread Bites
What interests me are stories within stories – all that’s unseen and unsaid. Every character has a voice and a perspective, but is that the whole truth? Non-fiction can attempt objectivity, but all fiction is subjective. The unseen and unsaid, like lingering ghosts, haunt my mind long after the story is forgotten. Only the characters … Continue reading Stories within Stories
Personality emerges from the complex interplay of biological predispositions, environmental influences, psychological processes, and social experiences. Its components—temperament, character, cognition, emotion, motivation, and behaviour—work together to create the unique individual. This intricate system continually tailors our responses to people and situations through perceptual filters, emotional reactions, behavioural patterns, and social dynamics. Understanding these mechanisms illuminates … Continue reading Personality
My experience with Samsung Note 3.0 was pretty bad. I bought it because I like phones with a stylus pen. The phone got formatted several times and finally gave away. The OnePlus I'm using now is pretty sturdy. I prefer Android phones. The major problem I'm currently facing with phones and other devices is running … Continue reading Phone Trouble
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