The photographer combines different elements to tell a story. It is her attempt to retain sanity in an increasingly complex world. Image credit: Hanan Mamoun Photography The character of a rebel artist portrays the essence of a dictatorial regime through his work – a man being crushed by the royal elephant’s foot. This is the … Continue reading SNIPPETS OF GRIT
Faith works wonders, they sayFaith is the best medicine we haveWhat kind of placebo is this?It numbs you to bridles and whips. I’m called out for breaking normsI’m labelled a traitor sans fire-armsWhat kind of jury is this?Defense unheard; judgments passed What the majority says is religionI can communicate only in pidginWhat kind of theism … Continue reading Awakening
A visionary had two children – Philosophy and Discipline. He entrusted Philosophy with researching evolutionary concepts and finding the best way to forge ahead. Rejecting old notions was okay to ensure forward movement. He asked Discipline to create actionable goals for people to support his sister’s wisdom and monitor their progress. While Philosophy remained shut … Continue reading Philosophy and Discipline
tomes become furniture; Kindle beckonsthe same logic runs; but digitizedwhen everyone's a publisher, who readswhat they need? small capsules normalized it may be a scam or crime; stories ruledata is a mule; tortured enoughto be politically correct; showwhat you should know; with no questions tough content factories churn out obnoxioustales; gods anxious behind perspectivesTear apart … Continue reading Hygiene
I grew up in a Hindu family with two child-free couples as neighbours – one Muslim and one Christian. I was equally pampered by both. My mother ensured that I had new clothes to wear on Eid and Christmas, and I participated in the celebrations with elan. It was more about partying, but I guess … Continue reading Religion
Where would the cellular biologists or astronomers or physicists be without their instruments? Science exists only because a tool to decipher whatever is invisible to the naked human eye exists. And what do human beings do if they are unable to decode the laws of Nature, or nature of the Maker? They devised their own … Continue reading Decoding software
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