This is a short story of two seemingly simple things we know but very often don’t value as much as they deserve to be. For the last couple of months, we were working on an export order and learning little things on the job such as; regulations in foreign countries, their work culture, their preferences, … Continue reading The everyday magicians
Khair chodo…
FADE IN INT-RESTAURANT-DAY It is drizzling outside, even at two in the afternoon the restaurant is lit by fluorescent tubes. A man in his forties, wheatish complexion, in an untucked loose-fitting shirt, is waiting at the entrance. Other customers are walking in and out of the restaurant, appearing a bit irritable because of the incessant … Continue reading Khair chodo…
F1, film review
Let us deal with the much-discussed aspect first and get it out of the way. The temptation to compare F1 with FordvsFerrari is kind of natural but bit inappropriate. While from a layman's gaze both are "auto-racing movies", the similarities end there. Yes, it is about racing but 24 Hours of Le Mans and F1 … Continue reading F1, film review
Bring it on!
The post on X received over 27k likes and over 5k retweets, it also received a lot of flak but the author didn’t mind it. He was looking for engagement and he got it. There are numerous handles like these who do engagement farming and monetize the same. They get their few minutes of fame … Continue reading Bring it on!
The Pampered Boys!
There is this child that’s born after significant delays; the parents opting for medical and spiritual solutions so as to be blessed with one and eventually getting one. The Boy (more often) is showered with attention, pampered by parents and both set of grandparents and from the onset becomes the center of attraction. His demands … Continue reading The Pampered Boys!
Sorry Atul
It is impossible to not feel sad, depressed and hopeless having read about the Atul Subhash suicide case. There are too many facets to the story and I am utterly incompetent to make a holistic argument of it and probably unwilling to say too much, however, there are few things that I wish to express … Continue reading Sorry Atul
Teddybear asks…
How are you?Are you eating well?Taking care of yourself?Asks your teddybear… Is your blanket comfy enough?Pillows nice and soft?I won't let you cry alone,If you'd take me down the loft… How is Barbie doing?Did she get together with Ken?Or was it more complicated,Than Tea parties at ten? Where is dinosaur and robot?And the mini soldiers … Continue reading Teddybear asks…
The Call
"They passed away last night."The first thing I manage to sayAnd so comes the loud "What?!"Followed by a tear down my face. Then comes the silenceAnd you feel further than ever beforeYou then say "I'm sorry"Yet there's nothing to be done anymore "Is there anything I can do?"And that's when all hell breaks looseI wish … Continue reading The Call
I’ll stay, Mother Gothel
I'll stay in the tower, mother;If it means your love is trueIf it means you'll be there for meAnd I'll be there for you. I'll let you use my magicIf you love it with my darknessBelieve in my dreams, mother,And your beliefs I'll harness. Bring me a lantern, mother,To match the light within meI'll keep … Continue reading I’ll stay, Mother Gothel
Home is…
'Home' is where the journey startsThe businessman explains'Home' isn't foreverThe beggar says plain 'Home' is your sacred spaceThe teacher will teach'Home' is where God isThe priest will preach 'Home' is with you and the kidsGrandfather smilesYes, 'Home' is where love isGrandma replies Dad says'Home' is where you don't have to be so strongMom says'Home' is … Continue reading Home is…
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