Beware of altruism. It is based on self-deception, the root of all evil. Robert A. Heinlein I read the quote on social media and wondered if they – the selfish altruists, are following Heinlein’s saying? Terming someone who loves humanity as selfish might be far-fetched but having observed them from proximity, I am pretty confident of my choice for the title. By the end of … Continue reading The selfish altruist
Welcome to the friends court. remastered and trimmed. Eight have made through for the time being it seems. No more squabbles, no more walls , a get together all is what all we yearn Twinkle twinkle little star, the lady is still a czar. The crazy bitch is in love but take a guess whom she loves . Lo and behold I see (sou)vicks, Once … Continue reading The Friends court
I have always been an ardent follower of Oscar Wilde, but the above quote somehow never made sense to me until that memorable day, the day when I saw passion unfurl itself into perfection. It was someday after the strict Covid lockdown when the restrictions were slowly being lifted in a phase-wise manner. It was after much deliberation that I decided to go for a … Continue reading The barber who wanted to shave
It’s not everyday you get such a shocking news but I guess 2020 has been one such year. But Sushant’s untimely demise has left everyone shattered because he was an actor who worked his way through the film industry and became one of the most loved stars. From MSD to Chichore, he gave us films which gave one clear message : Be positive and work … Continue reading Gone too soon!
Over the past few weeks, the novel coronavirus has wrecked havoc on planet Earth affecting every sphere of human life. Many countries have decided to enforce lockdowns to prevent the virus from spreading with India following suit too. The lockdown in India has been a gradual process that started off by screening passengers at the airport, home quarantining people, declaring a “Janta Curfew” and finally … Continue reading Interview : “Social distancing is the only key to reach the other side of the crisis “
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.” Like every other year, my Christmas morning started with this never-gets-old song. But unlike every other year, where I usually spent the entire week dozing off, I found myself in a plane heading towards the city of joy. After spending a week in Kolkata, I … Continue reading 5 reasons to spend the Christmas season in Kolkata
The clock chimed four marking the break of dawn and of miracles. It was Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion that heralds the advent of Ma Durga and her children. “Mahalaya” has always been a sparkle amidst the Bong folks- an invisible energy with visible effects. Excitement replaces the usual morning drowsiness, the old radio comes out of the almirah and every single household tunes into Birendra … Continue reading Mahalaya: The beginning
Coming from a politics loving family, I was introduced to ‘news channels’ at a pretty young age. As I grew up, I started following the prime time shows religiously, second only to cricket. But after the rise of the right-wing party in India, the polarisation of Indian news seem to be on the rise. The first news channel that comes to my mind when … Continue reading The curious case of Mahua Moitra
“Medical profession is a feat that requires self-sacrifice, purity of souls and purity of thoughts.”, said Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. So, who is a doctor? A doctor is assumed by many to be equivalent to the real world Spiderman. A superhero that is always right. For whom the smallest mistake is no less than a sin. Devoting one’s life selflessly to serve the humanity requires a … Continue reading A glimpse
This was due. I have always believed in pressing the restart button and taking a break after achieving something. It helps me to calm down, which in turn provides a clearer picture of the things underlying the achievement. This time I decided to take a break from whatsapp because of the amount of time I have been spending on whatsapp. By break, I don’t mean … Continue reading A day without whatsapp
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