Literature and Life

Traffic

The author argues that enforcing strict traffic discipline is the fundamental key to improving a city and fostering general civic order. They believe that mastering road rules serv…

Virajpet

The author recounts their longest solo journey, a 1,500 km drive from Pune to Virajpet and Coorg, which included meeting friends and enjoying local hospitality. This memorable trip…

Fridge

The author suggests saving for travel by cleaning out the refrigerator and utilizing old, forgotten ingredients for daily meals and social gatherings. This frugal approach successf…

Common

This article is a nostalgic tribute to R.K. Laxman's iconic "Common Man," a character who voiced the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens against political authority. The author…

Least

The author argues that financial success is driven by societal structures, political systems, and systemic biases rather than individual mindset. He expresses deep pessimism that m…

Release

Using the metaphor of a pet's desire for "release," the author argues that freedom is more precious than the security or care provided by confinement. By drawing parallels between …

Never

While the author claims to never regret reading, they express deep regret over translating *Unheard Melodies* due to being exploited by an ungrateful professor who seized the copyr…

Baghdogra Bengaluru

This text is a collection of disjointed reflections, beginning with a personal comparison of the author's experiences at Baghdogra and Bengaluru airports. It then shifts to a solem…

Frailty

The author criticizes the frequent and sexist use of the Shakespearean trope "frailty, thy name is woman" to characterize women as inherently weak or morally inconstant. They argue…

This

The author expresses a desire to relive the current year to practice silence and restraint instead of reacting impulsively to the shortcomings of others. By choosing to avoid futil…