Most of the religious festivals at this time of year celebrate prosperity, hope and light – with the third wave of Covid/Omicron looming large over us, I find that it’s important to hold onto the meaning of these celebrations all the more if I cannot mark them in the way I might have in the…Continue reading Happy Sankranthi 2022
My New Year Wish
MY NEW YEAR WISH BY NEIL GAIMAN A decade ago, I wrote:May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only…Continue reading My New Year Wish
Happy Deepavali 2021
Everything is about balance Swami Vivekananda used to say that even if one atom in the Universe goes out of balance, the entire Universe would collapse. So delicate is the balance of the Universe. Likewise, giving and taking, feasting and fasting, gorging on sweets and avoiding sugar, spending and saving, enjoying and introspecting, socialising and…Continue reading Happy Deepavali 2021
Why We Must Speak In Kannada
Languages define us, our cultures, and ultimately, they define the world around us. Most of us probably consider the language we speak, a part of us — just as much as, say, our hair color, or our personality. Now, step back for a second and imagine you were the last person on earth that spoke…Continue reading Why We Must Speak In Kannada
Don’t Be Afraid To Disappear
I didn’t watch the Emmys this year, but I was moved when I saw this acceptance speech from Michaela Coel, creator of I May Destroy You: “Write the tale that scares you. That makes you feel uncertain. That isn’t comfortable. I dare you. In a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others…Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid To Disappear
Why Every Classical Music Fan Should Experience A House Concert Once In Their Lifetime
Sometimes in the great soundtrack of our lives there are no words, there are only emotions; I believe this is why God gave us classical music. Anonymous There’s no doubt that 2020 and 2021 have been strange years, to say the least. Coronavirus has turned the whole world on its head and has paralysed most…Continue reading Why Every Classical Music Fan Should Experience A House Concert Once In Their Lifetime
6 Expert Tips To Create The Perfect Plant Shelf
A green patch of our own is a distant dream for many a city dweller. A sunny windowsill is prime real estate for your indoor plants. And when the time comes that you run out of window space, going vertical via a plant shelf is a great way to showcase all of your plant babies.…Continue reading 6 Expert Tips To Create The Perfect Plant Shelf