Author: THE HOPE MAFIA and THE ASTRAL SURGE
Contrary to the fact that blogs are open for anyone to read, mine remain almost private. Not many see them. Which is fine with me, 'cause, I write for different reasons. For one, writing accentuates my reflections at a much deeper level and helps me articulate themes that inspire me. And, for the other, it... Continue Reading →
Feel happy and honoured about the nomination recognition The Hope Mafia has got from THE INDIAN AWAZ. But, what makes for a happier moment is the realisation that such recognitions follow the love for writing. Award or no award, recognition or no recognition, keep writing just for the immense pleasure of it. If any appreciation... Continue Reading →
The experience of shooting for Monument Universe acts as a double whammy. It gives me an opportunity to cater to the photographer in me, while the project related shots keep rolling on the other hand. Here's a series of captures that showed me the heterogeneous angles of Chennai.
Meditation is a simple yet complex process of observing myself. Neutrally. Observing my thoughts... my intentions... my actions. It isn't easy. Watching myself in action from a third person perspective can be an ethereal experience. It's possible only if I master detachment. It's like watching life the way it happens. It rolls on, on its... Continue Reading →
Very reasonable and relatable questions, indeed… considering the fact that children aren’t vaccinated yet and the very thought of their contracting Covid is morbidly scary! But, Dr. Reddy’s answer to all these questions is a simple and emphatic YES! CHILDREN SHOULD GET BACK TO SCHOOL! Shocking? Not really… not when we listen in to the... Continue Reading →
The wet days are Dengue’s favorite season. It is during this time of the year that this fever normally manifests itself in the form of high grade fever, headache, body pain, joint pain, and stomach pain. While we shouldn’t panic on sighting these symptoms in our children, we have to be on a constant watch-out.... Continue Reading →
THE HOPE MAFIA is getting ready for publication. It has passed Notion Press' editorial review and has been selected for the Outpublish program that has conferred the novel with a publishing scholarship. Currently in the self-review phase, the manuscript is likely to get to the editors' team by October-end and, if everything goes as per... Continue Reading →
There’s a philosophical take to our life. We are here for a purpose. Each of us is designed for a particular vocation. It is for us to find out what we are made for and find our way through myriad life situations to get there. Not an easy thing, considering the fact that we’ve lots... Continue Reading →
Have a device having Dolby Atmos? And, a pair of high-fidelity Bluetooth headphones? And, the state of mind to indulge in a nerve wracking cinematic experience? Say at 10 in the night? Yes? Then, you are all set. Just stretch your legs on the bed, nestle yourself against two soft pillows, switch off the lights,... Continue Reading →
Some of us are voracious readers. We just wanna read. And, keep reading. Bookstores, therefore, are our greatest getaways. Walking down the aisles, looking at those long rows of books gives us so much pleasure. And, the prospect of discovering new topics, new authors, and new stories excites us no end. And so, starts our... Continue Reading →
NIRMAL RANGANATHAN 