A few comments on my post from yesterday – a budding poet, they say! Far from it, I just write and I’ve written many many verses back in the day, all but lost in the freshness of youth. The ‘freshness’ bit denotes lack of experience really. In hindsight, I could have saved them and possibly …
As he crawls slowly towards you, and then faster, Don’t you crawl towards him too? As he tries to stand, fumbles and reaches out to you to stop from falling… Don’t you reach out to him too? As he takes his first steps, and stumbles a little, Don’t you stumble a bit too? And as …
Just one topic in Dubai today – will we have an extension of online schooling, or will the kids be able to go back to schools from Monday? Many a parent is praying fervently for a positive outcome – please please please send the kids back to schools! Others are refreshing their screens every minute …
It’s been a wonderful rainy season in Dubai – don’t be astonished, we are quite pleasantly surprised as well! Overcast skies, the slight drizzle, the petrichor, pakoras and chai, the works. All that we needed before the harsh reality of summer hits us in a few days. Got the home gym installed today – no …
Statistics say that you are in the top 17%. People who have basic security, regular income, and freedom from extreme poverty that is. Which means, you already started the race way ahead of most people. And if you were born in particular developed countries, to a certain racial demographic, you may be even further ahead, …
I was reading a few of my earlier blogposts, ones from 2022-23, and came across one that I had posted on the 1st of January 2023. Two resolutions – one was to quit sugar, and the second was to streamline X. Funnily enough, I quit sugar (again) last year:)) And X is nowhere close to …
I revisited this blogpost today. The weather in Dubai is great at the moment, light rains, drop in temperatures, and an overall good feeling. Not for some, but for me, its a collection of beautiful moments… Such days also make me think deep about life and where I am headed. Not that I am in …
Went back to Al Qasba Sharjah today, after more than 10 years. Beautiful place, even without the Ferris wheel that once was the star attraction here. I wasn’t a fan of the ride though – was too slow and protected, for someone who has grown up taking thrill rides on the ‘Giant Wheel’ of yesteryears …
This is an extract from the Vetāla series. I enjoyed compiling this and of course, reading the series again, this time the full version. You can read the whole series here. For now, a part of a story:) King Candrāvaloka beheld the boy who stood before him, his courageous demeanor, and the tej (glow) on his …
A ceasefire has been declared, and we have heaved a collective sigh of relief. For how long, no one knows, but at least some hope of a truce that possibly can last. The past 40 days have been tough on people, and a lot have come to realize the reality of war – up close …
