Author: THE ASTRAL SURGE (Published); THE HOPE MAFIA (Under publication)
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 →
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 →
The moon and the sun! The female and the male! The dark and the bright! The cold and the hot! The passive and the active! Our universe is composed of forces that counter and oppose one another. Yet, they coexist without any friction and sometimes, even complement each for their very presence. The day and... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDL16fCKmkw Life is stark. Ruthless. It doesn't cater to our fancies. Doesn't dance to our tunes. That's why it's called Reality. But, we are no less. We like to fight, struggle and wrangle. And, win over reality. However stark. 'Cause, that is Life. For us. Reality winning over us is no thrill. Letting that happen... Continue Reading →
If we panic, we see panic. If we ease up, we see ourselves through panic... we see light at the end of the tunnel. That is the elusive yet true nature of Truth. It changes according to our vision but still remains the truth, however fragmented. So, how we choose to see, is up to... Continue Reading →
We walk. We trek. We go places. We see places. But, some of them turn out to be historically monumental. Like this one. Gudiyam Caves, a remote topographic spot in the neighborhood of Chennai - Poondi region, to be precise - was home to the stone-age man of Lower Palaeolithic Age, a.k.a the Early Old... Continue Reading →
