Stories You'll Find Nowhere Else
The story of Lord Shiva started millennia ago. Don't worry we are not going that back although that story is an integral part of this one. Shiva is considered to be the lord of the universe in what we call Hindu mythology but is actually a historical perspective passed down through various civilizations of the... Continue Reading →
Well, that’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Don’t lie. You didn’t even know China was doing this before today right? Well, that's okay. I didn’t know about it until a few months back too, so I guess we share the ignorance gene. Actually, most of India’s population including the overenthusiastic nationalists wouldn't know that... Continue Reading →
It was a scary day, and a scary night followed. Different people might have different responses to being diagnosed with a disease like Depression. My first response was Denial. Well, typical of me, I guess. When the doctor said I had depression, my next question was, "Do I really need to take antidepressants?" I know... Continue Reading →
Avengers: Endgame is coming, and everyone is getting ready for the greatest cinematic bash of the year. True Marvel fans -and even the fringe ones- have had to forcibly watch Captain Marvel inspite of it being a second-grade movie just because it contains major plot points for Endgame. However, there are some who are preparing... Continue Reading →
The other day in office I was sitting on my seat just minding my own business when a new team member approached me. It was lunchtime, and he politely asked me if I would like to join him for a carrom game. I was stupefied by two things. First I didn't know the guy that... Continue Reading →
Primarily to answer the questions of children. Confused? You shouldn't be. Do you remember when as a child you asked questions that seemed simple and straightforward to you but were existential queries of the cosmos most brilliant scientists and philosophers have not been able to answer? Where did we come from? Where are we going?... Continue Reading →
You must have heard about introverts and extroverts, and how they differ from each other. Even though these basic behavioral traits are wrongly taken as personality types, they give a good insight into what a person's preferred reaction might be while interacting with his/her surroundings. When we go one step further, we start hearing about... Continue Reading →
Let me ask a different question. Given that he's not our father, uncle, or even a distant cousin, why not kill a bull? It's quite simple actually. For a farmer or a herder, it's just dumb to kill a bull for it can do a lot of things. A bull can till your field, it... Continue Reading →
It turns out ignorance is indeed a bliss. According to several studies, a person who has a higher IQ or a higher emotional intelligence quotient is more likely to have depressing thoughts and feelings of solitude. The cause is directly linked to the existence of a greater understanding of the world around them including empathy... Continue Reading →
Punisher season 2 is here. It is extra bloody, a little action heavy and of course more entertaining. Jon Bernthal's performance as the Punisher is breathtaking and Billy Barnes as Jigsaw has nailed the character's origins. The redemption and/or catharsis of Billy Russo's Jigsaw rides a better part of the series overshadowing the Punisher and... Continue Reading →
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