Stories within Stories

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

Choice or Compulsion?

Adulting is not a choice for most people —it’s a compulsion, a reality we all face. Society's expectations and the demands of various systems leave us with little room for negotiation. The moment we’re deemed “old enough,” the safety net of support begins to vanish. We’re nudged into independence, sometimes before we’re emotionally or financially … Continue reading Choice or Compulsion?

Longevity needs Health and Wealth

Living longer has become humanity's shared aspiration, with global life expectancy steadily rising over the past century. However, longevity without quality represents a hollow victory—one that transforms what should be life's golden years into decades of struggle and limitation. Health forms the cornerstone of meaningful longevity. Without physical vitality and cognitive sharpness, additional years become … Continue reading Longevity needs Health and Wealth

Humanity – Divided by Purpose

Imagine a playground full of children. Each child has a goal: one wants to build the tallest sandcastle, another wants to swing the highest, and a third wants to play tag. Initially, the playground is a buzzing hive of activity. Each child is driven by their unique goal, providing them with a sense of direction … Continue reading Humanity – Divided by Purpose

Water, water everywhere….

We will discuss the religious significance of water in Hinduism today. Not all of these beliefs may be relevant in the present context. Water is considered sacred as it purifies everything. Certain rivers are personified as Goddesses and worshipped. Dipping into these rivers is supposed to be a cleansing ritual (I seriously doubt if any … Continue reading Water, water everywhere….

Subterranea

Consciousness is awareness; it is also playing by the rules, projecting an acceptable version of yourself and burying everything else underneath. It leads to sophistication, and after a while, we dare not acknowledge our instincts. They are called base instincts because we are expected to rise above those. Humans have to differentiate themselves from animals. … Continue reading Subterranea

Playback Singing

Bollywood is a copycat nickname given by Hollywood fans to the Indian film industry based in the city of Bombay. PLAYBACK SINGING IN BOLLYWOOD Music has been the lifeblood of Indian movies for a long time. Actors are not expected to be singers as well, so the concept of playback singing has existed since the … Continue reading Playback Singing

When Animals Talk

The first thing that springs to mind after reading this prompt line is how much they can express without talking. Maybe some find it boring, but I’m talking about my Shih-Tzu petkins – Happy and Aria. Happy gives me a very hurt look when he is busy playing music on his squeaky toy, and I … Continue reading When Animals Talk

Fundamental Forces and Human Behavior

An accomplished research scientist in the field of electronics once said, “I understand Electronics completely, a bit of Physics and Maths. What I could never figure out is why two people like or dislike each other.” It unveils the enigmatic nature of human relationships, a puzzle that continues to fascinate and intrigue us. Electrons, by … Continue reading Fundamental Forces and Human Behavior

Risk Management

I downloaded an antivirus program called Avast by accident, and it wreaked havoc with my laptop. A professional helped me delete that and restore the data on the computer. My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phone got formatted several times, and I’ve sworn never to repurchase the brand, despite the comfort of a stylus pen that … Continue reading Risk Management