Essays
Essays and reflections in English: on life, cities, cinema, society and the self.
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The Last Embrace
· EssaysA soliloquy of a wistful heart….. When was the last time that I was engulfed by a woman’s scent? When was the last time that I lost myself in the…
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My Button Works!!
· Essayshttp://www.thehindu.com/news/international/why-twitter-did-not-block-trump-after-nuclear-button-threat/article22365347.ece The most powerful Uncle Sam shook the world with the unabashed display of the “much bigger and more powerful” nuclear button on his desk. And yes, it works!! The reference…
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Immortal India- A breezy discussion
· EssaysAmish is a bestselling author who has charted quite an unusual path towards literary fame treading the oft-avoided terrain of mythology. This write-up is an attempt to highlight his thought process…
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In Search of Liberation- Haridwar and Rishikesh
· EssaysBurdened by the self-imposed expectations and entrapped in the vicious cycle of desires, I have recently started seeking liberation (Moksha is one of the purusharthas too). The thought that experiential…
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Plurality of Identities and Bharat
· EssaysThe concept of Bharat is not akin to the philosophy of European nation-state. Bharat, and by that effect, Bharatiyata is an amalgamation of plural identities that co-exist in our civilisational…
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The Indigenous Karate Kids
· EssaysTravelling in Delhi Metro is always a unique experience. Amid all the rush and sweating, one can easily discover the traces of joy. A beautiful girl with her eyes dug…
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Why Mia left Seb?
· EssaysLa La Land was not any different from the mundane land and times we live in! The cliched theme of love lilted with melodious music and weaved with lyrical dialogues bestowed…
