I hear this in nearly every appraisal that I conduct – I want to improve my communication skills and writing skills. And I have the same answer every single time – Read more! I heard the same comment today, and well, I had the same answer. But here is a more elaborate explanation:) “In my …
So a calm day passes, and then, just as I sat to write this, we got the official alerts on incoming missile threats from The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster. To be fair, they are doing a fantastic job on getting this all sorted and keeping us safe, but sometimes, it does unnerve you. …
होली है!! Holi hai! Holi is a popular festival in Sanatana Dharma, originating from India. It is celebrated predominantly in India, but has also spread to other areas of Asia and parts of the Western world through the diaspora from the Indian subcontinent. Holi is popularly known as the Indian “festival of spring”, the “festival of colours”, or …
A day of lower workload, lower war news (thankfully) and supercharged AI. And yes, new MacBook Pro computers and Studio XDR displays. Also, a few conversations on Finance over evening walks (and squeezed in a bit of AI there too). But the highlight was something that I read, that I have experienced in person, and …
It was a very calm night – some thought it was a bit too calm. I guess partly because of reduced traffic and generally reduced outdoor activity – but anyway. The day began with a couple of booms, but that was it for the rest of the day till now. Keshav was so excited (super …
And so it’s Day 2, a Sunday, and it started with a scary bang, but little afterwards. The day was spent in keeping up with the (official channels) news, declaring remote work for staff (the government recommended this later in the afternoon) and reconciling with the fact that schools will go online (oh no) for …
There has been a lot of news and quite a lot more speculation on the happenings since afternoon today. Yes, there have been some explosions heard, and these have mostly been in the air – why and what – I would stick to official media channels of the UAE to keep myself updated, and not …
Was starting a blog on another topic, when I came across some lines that I felt nice about. Here they are… At the age of 25, 27, or 30 and up, you’ll realize you’re not just chasing your own dreams anymore. You strive to give your loved ones the best this life could offer. You’ll …
The Big Bad Wolf is upon us. Or, as Keshav called it – the small bad mouse:| For those who don’t know what it is, the Big Bad Wolf is one of the biggest book fairs in Dubai, held at least once a year, with brand new books going for a steal. Last year, I …
Had a discussion earlier this week on celebrations. The elaborate planning, the vidhi (or method) of every ritual, every little aspect of it. Sometimes, such arrangements can get so detailed and granular that it takes the feeling out of the equation, which I feel is the primary objective of it all. That one particular flower …
