Life can seem either very long or very short, according to how you live it. -Paulo Coelho Reading Coelho is like immersing yourself in mythology and morals. His novels appear like a spiritual journey where the protagonist is in search of a better future. His novel is characterised by the experiments he undertakes to understand … Continue reading Coelho’s Insights on Good and Evil: The Devil and Miss Prym
Acrostic is a kind of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word, name, or phrase, with each line describing or relating to the chosen word. Mother Earth embraces the moon Obeisance paid by the Sun at noon Opulence adored by the vastness of the sky Night and day go by … Continue reading Acrostic: Moonlit Evening
College campuses stand testimony to the fact that great minds evolve within the walls of the classroom. "What's in here to be seen?" she asked the day I planned my visit to the SRE campus. "I create my own kind of joy in the places I visit," I replied, "The perk is that you're there, … Continue reading Roorkee to Saharanpur: A Day at IITR SRE Campus
Atomic Habits is composed of eight sections, including an introduction and an appendix. The chapters extend to 8-10 pages with a summary at the end. There is a section consisting of an 'Appendix' that provides a useful conclusion at the end about how to apply the book.
The dream is the (disguised) fulfillment of a (suppressed, repressed) wish. ― Sigmund Freud I was home during the two-month semester-end break after securing admission to a college. My old pals Rahul, Golu, Suman and Shubham joined soon after completing their semester exams. We would spend the day inside our respective homes, meet in the evening, … Continue reading Five Friends in Search of an Adventure
'Any play is a dynamic entity'–aptly gets reflected in the play Ghalib in Delhi! I came across the play Ghalib in Delhi multiple times when I started my theatre-hopping journey back in 2022, until I finally watched it on October 4, 2025. It is interesting to note that I watched the first commercial play, Big … Continue reading Play Review: Ghalib in Delhi
Of all the places I visited in India, I found Ekta Nagar or Kevadia (the place where SOU stands) to be a well-managed 'model' town, designed specifically to promote tourism. The place isn't limited to the Statue of Unity.
Today just happens to your twentieth birthday, and on top of that you have brought me this wornderful meal', the old man said as if reconfirming the situation! (Murakami 12) Before I begin this review, I want to share a disclaimer. My initial response after Murakami's Birthday Girl was delivered with two other books wasn't … Continue reading Why Murakami’s Birthday Girl Amuses and Disappoints Simultaneously?
Matt Damon epic delivers spectacle but not soul. -The Guardian Which movie counts as a good movie? Usually, it's the one that satiates our mood and taste at the point we need it. However, when it comes to me, some of the films that left an indelible mark on me are those that transport me … Continue reading The Great Wall: Fusion of Action and Mythology
I often visit my village whenever I am home. I meet and greet several elderly people (because they're the only ones left). The remarkable thing is that my language involuntarily turns to Magahi, the dialect spoken in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand.
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