Travel. Stories. Poetry.
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 →
Ikigai is filled with little things that we humans need to be reminded of from time to time. It is a reiteration of our value systems, of what we believe in. Took me to the basics and roots. Sharing a few of my learnings. The one who has a “why” to live for can bear... Continue Reading →
During my postgraduate research at the University of Pennsylvania, I did an extensive study on the Israel-Palestine conflict and on civil society promoting peace. We as a team travelled to Israel, Palestine (West Bank) to study the on-ground situation and understand the conflict from different perspectives. Here is a piece not on the past of the... Continue Reading →
Instructor: "When a missile attack happens, you will hear a loud continuous siren. Stay away from the staircase, if possible find a washroom to hide, and immediately duck in"Me: "What? Missiles?!"Instructor: "Also stay away from the windows, the glass pieces might hurt you. Some look out of the window to see the Iron Dome send... Continue Reading →
It was already fall of 2020. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about the amazing mountains of California I was lost in, the same time last year. Having been cooped up in home without travel, we decided its time to say hello to the lonely mountains from behind a mask, all credits to COVID-19.👏🏼 Upstate... Continue Reading →
WAR IS UGLY. This is something people don’t realize. It costs lives. It costs resources. It costs somebody their home and somebody their everything. It is ugly. Someday, try getting out of your comfy zone and walk into the war zone. You will realize people living there holding onto this one emotion predominantly in every decision they make. FEAR.
1st Avenue and 46th Street New York has people in a hurry all the time. Every other person wearing a suit. Networking with everyone they meet. Trying to hide any hint of inferiority. A sense of pride on every face that they finally made it to the very place they studied in the textbooks. The place... Continue Reading →
Vineesha Badabhagni 