What excites you about Pondicherry? Beaches, University, French architecture, Monuments, Food or Cafes? If you're a traveller like me, the answer would be; An itinerary consisting of 'populars' among all these. However, there is a disclaimer. Pondicherry isn't an island!!! Several people, including me, picture it as an Island with a cool and moderate climate … Continue reading Explore Pondicherry below 10K
I have been in search of something like this since the time the first-year students asked me to recommend a book to improve their writing skills. The first was obviously Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy
The train dropped me at the station fifteen minutes later than the scheduled time. The clock consisting of a red coloured LED light hanging at platform no.3 showed 19:12. I hurried toward the exit taking quick and long steps. Even though it was seven of the evening, the town appeared a wilderness. I could think … Continue reading 7 km and the Dreadful Night
The 'first' is always interesting, special and indelible. In one of the stories of my debut book Undergraduate Stories, I reiterated the same. Today, we're going to talk about another first thing. Can you make a guess? Hint: I am talking in context to Indian Literature. And here is it..... Little rewards, big results! Title: … Continue reading Book Review: Rajmohan’s Wife
Whenever we write a diary, we scribble our deepest and most intimate feelings without embellishing them with flowery language. At the same time, we try to be honest and true to heart- the reason is that it's a personal entity and no one is going to judge us
Can you recall a day which you can admit that it's specially meant for you? Well, you can list out several instances when the universe conspired to make you feel special, be it your birthday, anniversary, result day, the day when you met your crush, acceptance of your proposal (whether love, research or book), first … Continue reading Change- Cash Crunch and Ticket
Hi Friends! It won't be wrong if I state that the book-reading habit has been replaced by several addictive social networks on the phone. We do read books for academic purposes but when it comes to 'hobby', a significant decline is quite apparent. Some of my friends who belong to a technical or science background, … Continue reading Book Review: An English Made in India
Several incidents big or small happen in our day-to-day life, in which only a few of them create a lasting impression on us. Such an incident takes you through a multitude of emotions, so much so that you can’t resist reflecting, at least for some time. During the usual evening bicycle ride on the campus, … Continue reading Another Soldier
The distance appears to reduce half the original when you get someone's company while travelling. Though, it's a mere coincidence to get along with someone of the same age group and mindset, believe me, it does happen sometimes, giving you some everlasting moment. Somewhere in the beginning of January, I was on my way back … Continue reading Roorkee2Mumbai via Delhi with Her
Some sights, some moments have everlasting impressions on us such that even after years, it feels afresh. These moments may or may not belong to us, but still, we can feel the feelings associated with them. Most of us try to capture these moments in whichever way possible. With the ease in the accessibility to … Continue reading One of a Kind ‘See Off’
Hi Folks! Poetry books are always a source of delight when read due to two reasons specifically. The first one, so many meanings are embedded within a few lines that unearthing them is a joy whereas the second, you can finish it quickly. However, I'll not suggest you to go for the latter one because … Continue reading Book Review: The Broken Rainbow
One among the new IITs, IIT Mandi is remotely located as well as uniquely situated in the lap of the Himalayas, about 20 km away from Mandi town. The engineering marvel left me awestruck by the way it had been constructed after carving out the mighty rocks and the mountains. Spread across two campuses, the … Continue reading Life@IIT Mandi
Title: Urdu ki Prasiddha Kahaniyaan Genre: Short Stories Author: Multiple Authors (mentioned below) Publisher: Rekhta Books Price: MRP Rs 199/- (Usual discount 10- 20%) Click here to buy on amazon. An attempt to revive my reading habit with 'Kisses' as motivation Whenever I attempt to read quotes, Shayari, stories related to Urdu, I am quite … Continue reading Book Review: Urdu ki Prasiddha Kahaniyaan
Several quotes like Mountains are calling and I must go, the mountains are my happy place, where I feel most alive, Adventure awaits the mountains, There is no Wi-Fi in the mountains, but you will find a better connection etc are often quoted to inspire the self to explore places located amidst mountains. Many a … Continue reading Dhanaulti: A Perfect Weekend Gateway
Fed up with the prolonged use of ‘screens’ in this digital world, Samarth decided to spend a few hours without scrolling the cell phone. Having decided to cut down its use, he spent enough money converting the online materials into hardcopy. Now, someone will say that I am wasting paper. Yeah, it's true but in … Continue reading An Evening without Cell Phone
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