Travel. Stories. Poetry.
As strange as it sounds, this little frog book was packed with surprisingly gross yet incredibly practical advice on leveling up. It’s all about tackling high-value tasks head-on while also finding that sweet spot of balance, ikigai. I made a few quick lifestyle tweaks based on it, and honestly, these mantras work. Sharing my favorite... Continue Reading →
Ambedkar.A name that resonates with uplifting millions from discrimination. The father of Indian constitution. A prodigy with countless degrees. A life that continues to inspire. Out of all the narratives that make up Ambedkar's remarkable journey, one stands out peculiarly unique. Seen through the lens of a boy made to sit outside the classroom, ostracized... Continue Reading →
Wrists free of shackles,But mind chained in a thousand knots.Narrow walls confining thoughts,Running in loops like a broken tape.Opening the book for a moment of peace,But the chains don’t leave me at ease. Focus fading, days wasting,Thoughts drifting, chains twisting.I ask, Where am I existing?Why are these demons persisting?What is the soul insisting? Craving for... Continue Reading →
No one is a stranger to the big fat Indian weddings - the pomp, glam, and glitter. Beneath the superficial enormity, when one dives deep in, the sociological threads emerge into patterns of reference group behaviour. The buzz around the grand scale of celebrity weddings is known to every corner of the world, credits to social media. These big weddings are not just personal events of the upper classes, but also serve as an inspiration for the middle and lower classes. It becomes an aspirational group, the one towards which individuals look up to. This leads to a mimicking of behaviour and rituals, with anything original hardly left.
I wish for a moment’s quietTo sit in my peace and writeAbout all the demons we fight My dreams are not of big mansionsBut mystical worlds with cautionsStories that shake my conscience Hands get shakyMind gets flakyShoulders are tiredBut heart is still wired With life jam-packedI sometimes feel trappedWhen things hold backI sit and unpackCounting... Continue Reading →
People all over the Indian sub continent including the vast diaspora spread across the world celebrate the festivals of Dasara and Diwali with much fervour. These festivals, 21 days apart, are the triumph of good over evil. Festivals of victory and light. Festivals that dawned peace upon the land. But in terms of peace, there... Continue Reading →
I have bigger dreams, bigger than you and me. My dreams soar high up in the clouds. Beyond what you can see is where I want to be. I nurture my wings letting them grow. I know this is not where I want to be, but this is where I have to be. I wait... Continue Reading →
Just like a river finding its way to the sea Just like a bird singing at the dawn of spring Just like a thought running miles in mind Just like a woman feeling her upcoming period Just like that You know you are in love when you are in love.
Oh, how blessed I am to see these colors! The vibrant green grass The blooming pink flowers The yellow pot and brown mud Across the balcony, rustling palm trees covering creamy sands and blue waters Beyond the river, far at a distance mighty black hills with tiny white homes As I lie down on the... Continue Reading →
P.S: A beautiful art I found in a museum in Jerusalem I read an article in The Hindu about an intimidating experience a journalist had with security forces in Israel-Palestine. He was a part of the Prime Minister of India's team who was in the Middle East on a state visit. His article took me... Continue Reading →
Vineesha Badabhagni 