As a photography enthusiast, I have been in awe of the ace photographer Raghu Rai and his photographs. This year, completing 50 years of his love affair with the camera, he unveiled a collection of his favorite portraits. The blurb on this hardcover masterpiece collection reads: You will not forget Raghu Rai’s people. It does …
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The Gift of Control
As a child, I always got the best of everything, Adversity was an unheard thing. At every crossroad, My parents chose the path to tread, I had it easy, I had it all figured, I couldn't fail, I was assured. The day I stepped out in the real world, I was scared, I faltered, I …
The Kitchen Bench Syndrome
Once while watching Masterchef Australia, I noted the emphasis on keeping the bench clean while recreating complex recipes. It was mentioned that our work-station reflected our mind space and having it cluttered and messy greatly affects our productivity. At the time, I couldn't realize the importance of this principle, but over time, this learning made …
Rewriting my life story
In moments of great despair, battling depression, fighting streaming tears, I have often wondered what would it be like if I could rewrite my life story. It comes across as a wishful thinking, another extension of the 'What ifs' that have a way of creeping into our system from cracks only to make us wallow …
Hello Autumn
Autumn isn't my favorite season, Yet I love it for a reason, I was born in this fiery bloom, That sparks the leaves with feisty plume. The air has the nip, The temperatures begin to dip, There's more to autumn than what meets the eye, I can hear its 'Let Go' cry. The fall of …
The Era I Lived In 