Our society is crumbling and, technology is responsible: this was the theme of one clubhouse discussion. Is society or technology alone responsible for this Dystopia? Or is it our greed, the want of being someone, something in the the rat race of likes, followers, or retweets or fundraising? Are we even looking inside ourselves? We …
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I have been hearing from friends about losing their loved ones due to COVID19. Some friends were not very serious about it in the early days. A reason could be that it was not happening to them or their dear ones. We don’t see the gravity of trouble unless it hits closer to us. Could …
Boondi
Boondi grew up in the Balangir district in Orrisa. Her father was a government school teacher. After finishing class five, she qualified for Navodaya Vidyalaya and studied at a government subsidy. She stood among the toppers throughout her schooling. During vacations, she would visit her home. News about people dying of hunger, surviving on eating …
Choice
The choice is ours; we are independent animals with rationality. Everything which is in our control has o be taken care of by us. We are masters of our destiny and in control of our thoughts. We know what our life is and, we have to govern it on our principles. Most famous personalities like …
Cut
Why do we have to keep the bitter past with us? The bad experience with a race, community, or organization. Will, this not make us biased throughout life? Our life is as we see it. Why do we have to put ourselves in pain. Why does the past play such a role in our present …
want & need
Ask a toddler what he wants: it will be the company of his/her mother and some love. He would be delighted to get sweets or chocolates occasionally. Their want and need are simple. Ask someone in the ’30s what they want most and what they need most. On most occasions, there will not be asymmetry. …
tiny
You will be dependent(at the mercy) on everyone: employees, future customers, or other vendors; when you are tiny(started recently) your startup. It’s how the world works: make best from the most vulnerable. On the positive side, as a first-time founder: this is the best time of your companies journey to identify allies, friends, and long-time …
prospective
What is love for a divorcee or broken heart? Is it the same as sold to us by the advertisement industry, books, or media?What is the meaning of Christ, sermon, festival to an atheist? How much of his vice/virtue depends on the teaching of the Holi Bible? Does this makes an atheist, divorcee, or broken …
outside
Social media has amplified our want for attention. We have become so isolated that random strangers comment, like, or appreciation are needed to uplift our mood. Why do we have to seek outside for appreciation or for being love? Why are influenced by outsiders? Have we surrendered our consciousness or, are we running for glitters? …
Innocence
When we were kids, we were more innocent. Our mind was more independent, free to think and, we were more fearless. As we grow, our thoughts get corrupted, we get more influenced by the external world. As a result, our needs change, the way we start seeing the world alters, and our happiness definition changes. …