Essays
Essays and reflections in English: on life, cities, cinema, society and the self.
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Ground Zero
· EssaysOver the past two years, life has evolved for the author, embracing fatherhood and pondering existential questions about competition and its impact on joy. Despite feeling overwhelmed, there’s hope in…
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Goal as a stimulant for growth
· EssaysWhat was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? The hardest personal goal that I have set for myself is to live a life of karma yogi. Apparently a…
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A Difficult Start
· EssaysThe author reflects on overcoming self-doubt, fear of perfection, and analysis paralysis that halted his writing journey. Inspired by his love for reading, writing, and speaking, he decides to resume…
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The Big Fat Indian Weddings in the post-COVID era
· EssaysIn India, this time of the year is famous for weddings. The auspicious Akshay Tritiya (one of the most sought after date for weddings) passed inconspicuously this year. Of course,…
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Let it Go!
· EssaysTrusting a person lies in your sphere of influence. Reciprocation of that benign trust is beyond your sphere of influence. It is a simple law of nature based on the…
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A Fly in the Soup
· EssaysNothing is perfect in this world. Nevertheless, human being seeks perfection in his endeavours. A perfect house, a perfect job, a perfect relationship and a perfect life. Generally, mundane human…
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Water Water Everywhere
· EssaysIt is water everywhere again. S. T. Coleridge’s Rime rings so true in these times….. People call it flood! Allahabadis, however, are cursing every other reason except the Ganges for…
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Journeys of Life
· EssaysLife is an aggregate of various journeys undertaken by us in pursuit of our goals. The rising Sun witnesses a new journey everyday, paths being similar or different depending on…
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Just Another Guy
· EssaysRandom ramblings of an eternal Allahabadi romantic…. Allahabad does not countenance closure. It continues like the mighty Ganges and acquires a greater form even after disappearing into enormous Bay of…
