What book could you read over and over again? It is hard to choose but I would say any book by Satyajit Ray – especially The Adventures of Feluda. Feluda is one of my first childhood reads so I find immense comfort in those stories. On his trips, I traveled across States with Feluda, solvingContinue reading “Ray : the writer”
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Gone with the Storm
If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? Anyone can answer this question for me – It’s always been Scarlett O’ Hara, the head strong stubborn girl (portrayed beautifully by the amazing Vivian Leigh on screen) in the fictional tale – Gone with the wind. Elizabeth BennettContinue reading “Gone with the Storm”
Oh the sweet teens!
Netflix’s Adolescence is one of the most discussed series at the moment. The new generation has been sucked into the vortex of social media. The validation they seek is only virtual and yet that’s mandatory. Mental health has gained importance as much as physical health. Inspite of sex education in schools, teens are being ledContinue reading “Oh the sweet teens!”
Teach for Free
What job would you do for free? Teaching is often listed as one of the best jobs for Sagittarians. Well, I would teach for free. Yes and my subject would be Sarcasm 101. Sarcasm is the most misunderstood beauty in my opinion. It’s a rarity just like common sense. Few chosen ones get to useContinue reading “Teach for Free”
Change is the only Constant
How would you improve your community? Practising empathy and compassion : To be mindful of other’s feelings is the need of the hour. We may have different choices and opinions but that doesn’t mean that we need to force. Being persuasive of your own logic without being a good listener only aggravates any situation. BasicContinue reading “Change is the only Constant”
Inception of “Ordo ab Chao”
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? It’s been 5 years since our life stood still and then took a 360-degree turn. Nature had stuck us with her worst weapon: Covid -19. I still recall the day when the first case was identified in a nearby office premises andContinue reading “Inception of “Ordo ab Chao””
Book Review : Strange Pictures
Uketsu is a prolific Japanese writer of minimalist mystery stories with eerie elements. The peculiar narrative sets apart his stories. His face is yet to be revealed as he only appears with a mask on his face and loves to discuss mind-boggling puzzles. Strange pictures starts with a lecture by a child psychologist explaining theContinue reading “Book Review : Strange Pictures”
I wasn’t always like this
What’s something most people don’t understand? “I wasn’t always like this” The doomscrolling on the phone where I look for validation. Validation of my feelings. Validation of my dreams. Validation of my plans. The vortex of happy lives on social media sucks me right in and even though I know it just may be aContinue reading “I wasn’t always like this”
Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets
I have been using Egg boiler and now I can’t think of my life without one! The one available from Amazon Basics serves purpose very well. It is an auto-cut gadget and you can have any type from soft to hard boiled egg. It is particularly useful for boiling eggs in batches as at aContinue reading “Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets”
Must have kitchen items
Amazon is one of the largest e commerce site and the items we get over the site are so helpful! Rice container can store up to 5kg of rice. The upper compartment is to keep spices for preservation like camphor or red chillies. I have been using this container for over 3 years now andContinue reading “Must have kitchen items”
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