I've written this somewhere here - not to sound elitist but some people are more wonderful than the rest. The mystical elements of the universe that commoners cannot connect to, speak to these chosen ones. And they transmit those surreal discourse to the world through art. Rahman sure is one of them, as he has... Continue Reading →
Wednesday on Netflix | The queen of goth queens is here.
Every time there is a series centred upon a classic 'heartless' protagonist, I've wondered how much is left to explore in that niche. Everything gets old eventually, isn't it. One day the world had to get tired of heartless characters that actually need therapy but are living super interesting lives and having people fall head... Continue Reading →
A letter of intrigue
[This letter was written as a part of self expression sometime during June 2022. It is addressed to a leader and guide who passed away unexpectedly. Dealing with death is certainly a tumultuous experience for everyone, as it is for me. This letter was a part of the mourning process. It is hence deeply personal... Continue Reading →
My most loved poem – Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning
You may want to read the poem on Poetry Foundation before we jump in. Let me summarise the poem in simple words – there’s a shock element to it that could catch you off guard. There’s a protagonist in the poem (which we hope is not Robert Browning himself) who resides in a cottage on... Continue Reading →
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas | A misleading experience
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas was amongst the simplest and beautiful books I ever read, that turned out to be the most misleading one after some research. There are controversial books like the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and others that get banned and whatnot because the author apparently attempts an attack on something... Continue Reading →
Gravity of religion | Dharmasthala Laksha Deepotsava
The annual Laksha Deepotsava of Dharmasthala began two days ago. It is a phenomenon I’ve experienced only three times so far, but is already a definitive experience. In a number of ways, it validates to me the reasons behind many of the decisions I’ve made in life. Sounds strange, doesn’t it. How can a religious,... Continue Reading →
The supernatural binge
I’ve always had an inclination for the mystical elements of the world. Even when random people tell me stories with a supernatural edge to them, I make it a point to not simply disbelieve them, because I have this notion that the world is infinite and everything is possible. Who are we to say something... Continue Reading →
Journal entry – Authenticity
I always felt life is so much easier when you're unapologetically, yet responsibly yourself. One social issue I often have is dealing with people who try too hard, albeit unsuccessfully, to constantly hide and miscommunicate parts of themselves to maintain a projected image. How do they manoeuvre through? How do they remember what version of themselves... Continue Reading →
Kantara – Unapologetically made of Tulu spirit.
I really took my time with this one. Everything has been said about Kantara, the recent Rishab Shetty blockbuster. When there’s a film as successful as this one, I refrain from posting a review because everyone speaks of it and shares their experience of the movie online – it makes me feel like I shouldn’t... Continue Reading →
Journal entry – Futility
Does ambition ever feel pointless? Why do we hustle like the progression of the world depends on our performance sometimes? After all, the bigger picture is that we all perish some day and the world moves on without us, no matter how important we assume our contribution to it or to its residents is after... Continue Reading →
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