Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King and many others were murdered. We got racial equality added in our constitution. But what about society? Are we treated equally? Has our bias on looks, color, beard or tuban got any better? We are living in a united country divided by caste, creed, religion and colour. A society where …
Category Archives: Life
Partner
Finding a partner is a difficult business: our prosperity depends on it. Some factors for meaningful partnership: Right set of expectation Trust Respect Support in adversity It is surprising that people find life partners or business associates via internet. How do they end up living together.
Running
Advancement in technology guaranteed us prosperity. And sold us hyper-productivity: our quest to become successful in every aspect of our life. We are competing with everyone on everything. We are in a slot machine for: growth, relationship, prosperity, happiness, appraisal, love. We have turned into a robot. We are copying others. We are multitasking. We …
On marriage
My 33rd birthday made me feel like I was doing a mistake. Friends and family who called to wish me were more concerned about me getting married soon rather than my health or work. Are our parents right, or is this society created FOMO? Why does everyone around me want me to get married? Some …
A year older and wiser
I recently celebrated my 33rd birthday. I traveled to my hometown and spent the day with my parents. I don’t have much to crib/complain about my life. I am living it moment by moment. Epictetus says: Life is a journey and we are like travelers. Every moment has its own share. At the same time, …
Decision Paralysis
I visited a grocery store last evening to pick some rice. The aisle had over 50 varieties with different properties and health benefits. To my surprise their in-house label had replaced my regular brand. On top of that, it was offered at a 50% discount as an introductory offer. I came back and ordered my …
Other people
India’s unorganized sector also happens to be one of its biggest job providers. Our maids, uber drivers, sales girls and servers at restaurants – all of them constitute it. They are hard working, voiceless, vulnerable and key stakeholders to our economy. They are the invisible robots who drive us for early morning flights. They serve …
Why am I giving away books?
I am writing this blog after a while. I should get over my laziness and start writing regularly. I have been giving away books to my friends over a last few years. Why am I distributing books these books? Am I crazy? Do I have an evil plan? Some of the books I have been …
Book Notes: The Little Prince
The book summarizes journey of Little Prince, the interplanetary traveler: his adventure all along the journey. It included meeting inhabitants from other planets and understanding their priorities..” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote this book in french which later got translated to many other languages. It is just of 100 odd pages, one reason why i bought …
On Money
Study well, Get a good job, Earn well, Settle. The society created paradox that we ought to follow People complain about their bosses or jobs but continue for money. Earning takes precedence over family, personal health and relationships. Loyalty goes to dustbin for 2X salary raise. Money is important to meet our ends. But craving …