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
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
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.
What could be the possible difference between poetry and music? Poetry originated from those bards who used to sing stories and verses while travelling. Poetry turns into music when it's accompanied with musical instrument. In contemporary times, reading poems has become mostly an academic endeavour. Can you recall the last time you picked up any … Continue reading Book Review: Aarambh hai Prachand
Many stories are parading in the public. We just need to offer the people necessary space so that they can narrate them.
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
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
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