Anybody you meet today or call has only one thing to tell you, “Life is too busy these days”. Being busy is not just a word anymore, it is a status symbol that most of us take pride in. Some other common terms that we feel very proud to use these days are: I have […]
Continue ReadingThe art of adulting: Grow up and above
As a kid i always admired adults for their independence, their confidence and their freedom to make their choices. I always wanted to grow up so that i could buy that expensive book from the stationary shop, those pretty boots from the shoe shop and most of all avoid all the functions that I did […]
Continue ReadingIkigai: The secret to a Happy and Long Life
What is the one thing we all want? A Long and Happy Life. We try our level best to live that life. To stay happy we earn money, make friends, have a family, go on vacation, eat what we like, enjoy, have parties etc. For a long life we study, work, earn money, stay fit, […]
Continue ReadingThe Boy whose Head was filled with Stars
We all have dreams, but how many of us really work towards making those dreams into reality. Since we were kids we have been told about how dreams can come true, but only if they comply with societal norms. Every dream is a given time period and an age limit to by when you can […]
Continue Reading1984: An Illustration that brings out the reality
There are certain books that are timeless. No matter when it was written, it still stays relevant in each era. One such book is 1984 by George Orwell. 1984: A dystopia novel by George Orwell, 1984 revolves around the life of a low ranking member of ‘the party, Winston Smith. Frustrated by the present state […]
Continue ReadingHuman’s Greatest fear: An Exploration of the Self
Whether it is a job interview, a friendly chat, or a conversation with the self, the one common question that often pops up is ‘What is your/my greatest fear? What is human’s greatest fear? While some answer to this as water, some name large mammals, and the others choose to name spiders or lizards. Have […]
Continue ReadingThe Human Evolution: तत् त्वम् असि
Tat Tvam Asi (Sanskrit: तत् त्वम् असि or तत्त्वमसि) is a Sanskrit mantra from the Advaita tradition, typically translated as “I am that” or “Thou Art That”. It is one of the four principle Mahavakyas, or “Great Sayings” from the ancient Hindu text, The Upanishads.
Continue ReadingThe Hidden Mysteries of the Voynich Manuscript
Every now and then there are new discoveries in the field of science, mathematics, Geography, and Architecture. However, one of the discoveries in the field of literature has caught a number of eyes. A literary mystery by an anonymous creator, Voynich Manuscript is a 15th-century book that is written in an entirely unknown language with […]
Continue ReadingBooks to Read: Leo Tolstoy’s List
Leo Tolstoy was born on the 9th September 1828 into an Aristocratic Russian Family. In his twenties, he received his first literary acclaim, with his semi-autobiographical trilogy, Children, Boyhood, and Youth (1852-1856) and also the book Sevastopol Sketches which was based on his experience in the Crimean War. Leo Tolstoy famous books, which are claimed […]
Continue ReadingThe Heart and The Healer: A Soulful Poem
Today the brain has become the centre of all research and attention. It is declared part of our personality, consciousness, and memory. However, before the brain was set at this pedastel, it was the heart that had the spotlight. Though the attention has been shifted in the scientific field, the heart continues it fame and […]
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