Calibri — It’s Done, Bro!
The author reflects on the sentimental impact of Microsoft replacing its long-time default font, Calibri, with Aptos after fifteen years of service. Sharing a deep personal connect…
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Adieu Nana Patekar. The Mosquito Dialogue Hero
This article is a personal tribute to Nana Patekar, praising his ability to command the screen through unforgettable, high-impact dialogue and a versatile acting range that spans f…
What I Would Change If I Could Relive My School Days?
Reflecting on a non-conventional education shaped by financial hardships, the author shares that their deepest regret is the loss of their mother rather than their academic decisio…
Adieu Jeffrey Archer – The Writer Who Made Millions by being the guest of Her Majesty the Queen.
Jeffrey Archer was an immensely popular author in India, celebrated for his accessible and engaging storytelling that made him a staple of casual reading. While his prose was simpl…
My Ambition: What I Wanted To Be And What I Became
The author reflects on childhood ambitions of becoming a forest officer or a doctor, both of which were abandoned due to a lack of interest in science. Instead, they discovered a d…
Plus ça change – The more things change …..
The author recounts a nostalgic journey to connect a vintage 1970s Philips radio with a Rotel record player to recreate a pure analogue listening experience. After navigating techn…
Doraemon, Please Take Me In! ?
The author explains that their favorite cartoon character has evolved from childhood classics to Doraemon, primarily because his magical gadgets offer practical solutions to the st…
From the Angan to the Drawing Room: How Our Homes Changed With Us
The article traces the evolution of domestic architecture from communal, multi-purpose spaces to highly specialized rooms designed to signal social status and privacy. While histor…
Bobby the Blockbuster – I stopped at drowning.
The author reflects on a decades-long misconception that the Hindi film *Bobby* was a tragedy, a belief stemming from stopping a serialized version of the story at the wrong point.…
Again
Walking a well-known path, the narrator discovers that personal growth can make the familiar feel entirely new. By noticing small, overlooked details, they realize that novelty com…
A Forty-Five-Year Fascination with Nagumomu
The author recounts his lifelong, deep connection to the song "Nagumomu" by the legendary Carnatic musician Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, which has accompanied him through every era of…
Growing Up with Neem Trees: Childhood Memories and the Magic of Nimboli
Reminiscing about a childhood spent on the lush Haryana Agricultural University campus, the author recalls the simple joy of gathering sweet neem berries (nimbolis) after monsoon r…