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Handwriting Vs Digital Writing, Benefits of Handwriting in the Digital Era
In this Digital Era, Why Writers Should Still Use Pen and Paper Why My Pen Still Touches Paper As screens dominate our lives and keyboards become extensions of our fingertips, I stubbornly cling to what my tech-savvy friends mock as a relic from the past: my habit of writing by hand. As a writer with […]
The Fading Charm of Hyderabad’s Irani Cafes: Nostalgic Memories
As I sit here, sipping on a cup of Irani chai, my mind wanders back to the good old days of Hyderabad in the 80s and 90s. The city was a different place back then – slower, more laid-back, and full of character. And one of the things that defined Hyderabad’s character were its Irani […]
The Kumbh Mela: A Pilgrimage to the Eternal Self
Paulo Coelho, in his timeless work The Alchemist, beautifully reflects, “The dunes are changed by the wind, but the desert never changes. That’s the way it will be with our love for each other.” This profound observation resonates deeply with the human condition: our physical forms, like shifting sands, are ever-changing, while our true essence, […]
The Chilly Chicken Chronicles: A 48-Hour Job Offer to the Grave
There was once a Tamil-speaking editor named Chilly Chicken (name changed for reasons of decency) who ran a business magazine in Hyderabad like it was a Dickensian sweatshop. His editing team slogged 18 hours a day, their weary eyes glued to their screens until 4:00 am. Then, this despot with a South Indian accent thick […]
Listen Up, Men! 15 Way to be in the Top 1% Men in 2025.
You want to be in the top 1% in 2025? Then it’s time to get ruthless about your priorities. Weakness, distractions, and excuses have no place in the life of a man who wants to dominate. You’re not going to get there by chasing women, simping, or letting your emotions control you. You need discipline, […]
9 Cool Lessons I Learned in 2024
As we wrap up this year, I want to share with you some fascinating observations and ideas that made me think differently about the world. Here they are, in simple terms: We Eat the Menu We don’t eat the food; we eat the menu. We don’t drink the wine; we drink the price tag. What […]
A Heartfelt New Year Wish from One Dreamer to Another
As the clock strikes midnight, ushering in a brand new year, I am reminded of the incredible journey that has brought me to where I am today. My mind wanders back to the darkest corners of my childhood – the struggles of making ends meet in our small 30-square-yard one-bedroom house in a laid-back area […]
Love is Madness
Alas! Love, a storm untamed, wild in its grace, A fire that burns, leaving not a trace. Madness whispers, “Dive, don’t think twice,” And in my heart, logic pays the price. As a poet, I weave worlds with trembling hands, Where the lunatic roams and fragile truth strands. Can you save the lover yet spare […]
Why Women Don’t Loiter: A Journey Through India’s Gendered Streets
It was just another book on my reading list – “Why Loiter?” by feminists Shilpa Phadke, Shilpa Ranade, and Sameera Khan. Little did I know that those pages would become food for thought and change my perception of Indian cities and the invisible barriers that shape women’s experiences within them. As I delved into this […]
Sacred No More: An Unbiased Look at the Tirumala Laddu Scandal
How Adulterated Ghee Found Its Way into the Holiest of Offerings, Putting Devotees’ Faith and Health at Risk The revered Tirumala Laddu, a symbol of devotion and faith for millions, has been tainted by a shocking scandal. Adulterated ghee, containing animal fat and lard, was supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) by a Tamil […]