Nothing 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 pursuits are directed towards achieving this ever-illusive perfection. This story feels quite rosy until the thorns of reality prick to deflate the dreamy existence. EspeciallyContinue reading “A Fly in the Soup”
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Journeys of Life
Life 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 the intensity of our efforts. Centrality of actions is an inescapable attribute of life. Any happening in the present times owes its existence to theContinue reading “Journeys of Life”
Plurality of Identities and Bharat
The 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 culture. Most glaring peculiarity regarding the formation of Bharatvarsha is the acceptance of the others as they are. In fact, the modern sociological connotation ofContinue reading “Plurality of Identities and Bharat”
The Indigenous Karate Kids
Travelling 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 on a Sidney Sheldon novel, a romancing couple around the cold steel poles, daily commuters playing Candy crush or watching the Khaleesi of Game ofContinue reading “The Indigenous Karate Kids”
La La Land- What it Takes to be a Dreamer
Dear Readers, I am sharing this maverick take on the movie La La Land about which I wrote in my last post. The words belong to a nonchalant mind that has not lost its spontaneity in the consumerist world yet. In the present times when the world believes in the principle of marketing, my fellowContinue reading “La La Land- What it Takes to be a Dreamer”
Why Mia left Seb?
La 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 a novelty to the movie. However, one question haunted me throughout. Why is it that from Allahabad to Venice it is generally the male loverContinue reading “Why Mia left Seb?”
On my own
Standing on your own feet and tasting the fruits of your labour is the most cherished aspiration of human life. It would surely be an ecstatic moment when the emptiness of solitude will be replaced by the fulfilment of achievement. I am also desperate to proclaim that I exist in this world “on my own.”Continue reading “On my own”
Missing!
March is the month of nostalgia. The undulating flow of life hits abrupt similar turns during this month of late spring. Generally associated with gushing winds that used to flutter the question papers of exams held in these months, the month of March brings forth hidden memories. Alas! Not all of them remain as pleasantContinue reading “Missing!”
Amma
Death, it is said is the ultimate truth of life. The circle of life takes intervening closure with death. Despite being the most unbiased equaliser, death sometimes imparts immortality to certain souls. Jayalalithaa Jayaraman attained immortality with her death owing to her monumental presence in the Tamil psyche for more than five decades. Hugely popular as aContinue reading “Amma”
Atonement
Since times immemorial, in my otherwise short life, I have been nurturing irrepressible urge for the atonement of my past. Driven by the pathetic present and desirous of glorious future, I have analysed my life more than news anchors analyse news reports these days. The infamous ‘Walk of Atonement’ made by Cersei could not evenContinue reading “Atonement”
Small City Thinker 