As I sat on a park bench, the sun filtered through the leaves, casting fractured light onto the cobblestones. A child chased a red balloon while her mother trailed behind, half-smiling, half-lost in thought. I couldn’t help but wonder: are we all like that balloon, drifting aimlessly in the winds of chance? Or is someone, … Continue reading Existentialism Vs Born with a Purpose
A warrior named Yang lived in a land where the sun always shone brightly. Yang was known far and wide for his strength and bravery. He could conquer any challenge and defeat any foe. His presence was like a blazing fire, and his energy was boundless. However, in the same land, a gentle healer named … Continue reading Collaboration – a short story
I was amused at the irate remark of a mother raising a hyperactive toddler, “How I wish there were a remote control to stop you. I’d stop you in one place and throw the device away.” Months later, she pleaded with the doctor to make him run again. He was down with a high fever. … Continue reading Taming the Devil
Brain health is a topic of interest for all beyond a certain age. I’ve seen people with high intelligence become demented, but in some cases, they retain their core competence. I’ve met a writer and doctor who have lost short-term memory but do their professional activity with great alacrity. The changes you discuss here may … Continue reading The Power of Choice
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?
The incident I recount to you is Version 2 of reality, a truth that is as relative as it is subjective. Version 1 is what happened. But in the hands of each individual, it transforms into a unique narrative, a personal version of reality, a story that is theirs and theirs alone. Each person present … Continue reading My version of Reality
Ancient Egyptian culture is one of human history's most fascinating and enduring civilisations. Spanning over 3,000 years, from around 3100 BCE to 30 BCE, it has left an indelible mark on the world through its monumental architecture, intricate art, and profound religious beliefs. Religion and Beliefs Religion was the cornerstone of ancient Egyptian culture. The … Continue reading Egypt
Bike-shedding helps when a difference of opinion is evident, you want to avoid a serious conversation. You are just opening a conversation with a stranger or casual acquaintance When you lack decision-making powers or competence on the more significant issues Bike-shedding hurts When important decisions are postponed due to bike-shedding, the entire plan is adversely … Continue reading Bike-shedding
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
Imagine a transformative force, a vaccine against negativity, that could safeguard mental health, preserve integrity, and prevent harm to others. Let’s christen it the 'anti-Satanic Vaccine – Verses or Words '. The words would keep ringing in the thought process, extolling virtues of love, liberty and creativity. Under the influence of this vaccine, art would … Continue reading Anti-Satanic Vaccine
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