As I sat amidst a sea of old photographs one laid-back afternoon, the past rushed back to me with an intensity that caught me off guard. Each image, a portal to moments long gone, stirred a whirlwind of emotions within me.   The snapshots of time carried the weight of years—some filled with love, others with regret;…

In life, there’s an unspoken truth that those who choose to fly solo often end up with the strongest wings. It’s a path not many dare to take, yet it’s the one that has defined my journey and shaped my understanding of success, resilience, and self-discovery. From an early age, I realized that to soar…

Do you know that astounding success often begins with a simple, yet profound notion: BELIEF and IGNORANCE (of a different kind!)? One of the major reasons why people achieve incredible feats is because no one told them it was impossible. When unburdened by the limitations of others’ doubts, the mind goes ballistic in exploring, innovating,…

Within the very interiors of our minds, there exist two dimensions that shape our existence: the Light and the Dark, the Yin and the Yang. These forces are ever-present, influencing our thoughts, emotions, and actions. It is through the interplay between these dimensions that we navigate our lives, reacting to everything around us and ultimately…

We all harbour a desire to improve ourselves, to become better versions of who we are. For some, this desire burns brightly, driving them forward with unrelenting zeal. For others, it might be a quieter, more subdued longing. Regardless of its intensity, the aspiration to better oneself is a universal experience. However, this journey of…

In a world often driven by competition, it’s easy to fall into the trap of constantly comparing ourselves to others. But for me, it was never about being the best. It was always about being better than who I was yesterday. That’s all that really mattered. Comparing ourselves to others is a slippery slope.…

Yes, there was a time when I was also caught up in those fun filled vices several of us, with highly impressionable minds, were entangled in. A cigarette hanging loosely from the lips or a twirling golden peg in a whiskey glass was so ‘in’ those days…so chic and macho! And yet there were many…

We hurt. All of us at some time or the other. When relationships break down, when those we love turn their backs and walk away, it leaves a wound that seems to never heal. This pain isn’t just an emotional ache; it’s a deep, visceral hurt that can linger for years. We hurt not only…

Every morning, we have a wonderful and precious opportunity to wake up to Life, to embrace the gift of a new day with all its possibilities and wonders. However, for many of us, mornings are just not greeted with joy and exuberance but with a relentless pursuit of warding off death. We wake up thinking…

As we cruise along in life, we often find ourselves walking a tightrope between two paramount aspects: family and career. Both are essential pillars that shape our existence, and yet, finding the right balance between them can be one of life’s greatest challenges. In our relentless pursuit of success, it’s easy to lose sight of…

I happened to be driving back home from my favourite Sunday morning jaunt at the Cubbon Park in Bangalore where I presently live, when I happened to spot an old post box nailed to the trunk of a tree growing on a sidewalk. The very sight of this post box flooded my mind with a…