Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Fire has occupied a place of immense significance in Hindu tradition since the Vedic age. Revered as Agni, it was regarded not only as a source of light and warmth but as the divine messenger who carried offerings made during…
While Diwali celebrations across India revolve around lights, sweets and fireworks, Nepal has a rather heartwarming tradition that puts the spotlight on an often-overlooked member of the family – the dog. Known as Kukur Tihar, it is a special day…
Yesterday, a visit to a sweet shop during Deepavali set me thinking about one particular sweet. Among the many varieties on display, motichoor laddu seemed to attract an unusual number of customers. Curious about its popularity, I decided to explore…
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals. Derived from the Sanskrit words dīpa (lamp) and āvalī (row), Deepavali literally means “a row of lamps.” Celebrated on Amavasya (the new-moon day) of the Hindu lunar…
Every year, around this time, I take stock of my books. It is an annual exercise in letting go. I give away and donate books to libraries, foundations and people who might find them useful. Yet, amidst all this decluttering,…
A Herman Miller office chair can cost several times more than an ordinary office chair. Yet businesses and professionals around the world continue to pay a premium for one. The reason goes beyond the brand name: it lies in more…
The word broke is commonly used to describe someone who has run out of money or is financially unable to meet their expenses. When someone says, “I am broke,” they mean they have little or no money left. But how…
Stealing a ceiling fan from an Indian Railways coach is hardly worth the effort, thanks to a clever anti-theft measure built into its design. Indian Railways has adopted an ingenious approach to discourage fan theft: the fans installed in non-air-conditioned…
The word echo refers to the repetition or reflection of sound when sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener. Interestingly, the word has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, in a tragic love story involving two…
A small punctuation mark has become a powerful symbol of hope, and the decision to keep living. It is the semicolon (;), a familiar mark in written language that has acquired a much deeper meaning when inked onto someone’s skin.…