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
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How Far Can You Go for a View?
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart" — Confucius I was at home for a week to be a part of celebrations like Rakshabandhan, Independence Day and Shri Krishna Janmasthami. It's been years since I stayed at home during this part of the year. I wanted to relish these festivals, the rainy season and those … Continue reading How Far Can You Go for a View?
Seting an Absurd Scene in a Play
A dilapidated house-like structure on the stage. Things are littered here and there in the room. A part of the stage consists of a kitchen where a vessel is kept on the stove, covered by a plate.
Book Review: Deewar Me Ek Khidki Rehti Thi
Nothing significant happens in this book. Still, everything feels alluring. Can you write a novel upto 245 pages, that too, around the everyday life of some ordinary characters, without any significant plot or sub-plot? Some of you might say, 'What's a big deal about it?' But the real question isn't 'can', rather it's 'why'. Why … Continue reading Book Review: Deewar Me Ek Khidki Rehti Thi
Mystery Unveils or Deepens Further: What does Preliminary Report on Air India 171 Crash says?
It's not unusual to feel caught in labyrinth you wanted to discern. You often find yourself at the same path from where you started. This doesn't mean that you've gained nothing. You've traced some paths that didn't work. You've gained insights that will help you in tracing the paths ahead. Guys, I am not an … Continue reading Mystery Unveils or Deepens Further: What does Preliminary Report on Air India 171 Crash says?
A Villanelle: The Golden Shower of Summer
"Captured in a villanelle consisting of 19 lines" Timelessness of nature's art! O, flowers of the golden shower! From where did you learn the art of Adoring the bower Thou art lovely and selfless at any hour Assisted by the winds blowing through the trough O, flowers of the golden shower! Starts in Autumn, blooms … Continue reading A Villanelle: The Golden Shower of Summer
An Ode to the Cycle in Prose
Cycle is life, cycling is an art. There is no art, no life, no skill greater than cycling. A cycle can be your best friend, a true companion if you're seeking one. One should cycle whenever one gets time or even during work. Cycling should never stop. Not even at night. One can cycle on … Continue reading An Ode to the Cycle in Prose
Unlock Life’s Potential With “Who Will Cry When You Die” by Robin Sharma
Acquire skills no one else has. Read books no one else is reading. Think thoughts no one else is thinking. Or, to put it another way, you cannot have all that you want if you remain the person you are. To get more from life, you need to be more in life. -Robin Sharma These … Continue reading Unlock Life’s Potential With “Who Will Cry When You Die” by Robin Sharma
Exploring the Timeless Charm of Indian Coffee House
Visiting Indian Coffee House is like visualising the past and the present coming togethar at a place! Any cafe is more than just a coffee. It's the centre of varied artistic activity, endless discussion, get-togethers, and whatnot! The place, the people, and the ambience created by them count more than the food. One such place … Continue reading Exploring the Timeless Charm of Indian Coffee House
On Sitting Near Window in one Wintry Night
Blanketed by Thick clouds and thin-cool air In the dropping temperature Sun and Moon rays unable to pierce The surrounding Locating a hand with the other is rare In the dense fog That enveloped the atmosphere The sound of the dew Dripping from the clouds To the leaves of the trees Then the ground And … Continue reading On Sitting Near Window in one Wintry Night
Mahaparv Chhath: The Four Days of Divine Bliss
You know- What's the best time of the year? Deepawali at home. And the bestest? (if such a word exists) It's Chhath Puja! Chhath Parv comes like a blessing that doesn't let the joy of a day's Deepawali fade away soon. Unlike Deepawali, which is celebrated like a compulsory ritual, the festival of Chhath is … Continue reading Mahaparv Chhath: The Four Days of Divine Bliss
The Comfort Book Review: Insights & Inspiration
You want to comeback to 'The Comfort Book' time and again and each time, you'll find that it's still afresh and inspires you the same way it did the last time.
The Turn of Events
(1) 506B Pragmatic Hostel IIT Roorkee, Roorkee Uttarakhand- 247667 Oct 8, 2024 508A, Broacha Hostel BHU, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh- 221005 Dear Krish, I came to know about your engagement date and felt extremely elated. Moreover, marrying the girl of your choice, the one whom you've fallen in love with is a one-of-a-kind feeling. Finally, you've … Continue reading The Turn of Events
Unique people, Strange stories
We met, meet and will keep meeting people as long as life exists. Unique people. Weird people. Typical people. People of different kinds. Let's not say queer because it can spark another kind of debate. It is interesting to note that the trait that makes people weird is what makes them unique too. As you … Continue reading Unique people, Strange stories
Wo Kaun Thi
Do unknown callers bother you or do you dismiss them often considering it a mere trifle? Whichever category you belong, you always wanna know how the person came to know about you. Isn't it? Ever since I wrote the book, I would get messages, though occasionally and sometimes, unexpectedly, complementing or asking questions about the … Continue reading Wo Kaun Thi
