Nobody tells you how much of life happens in between plans. In school, we thought life was all about college admissions, first love, first heartbreak, first job. We imagined it as a series of grand arrivals. But somewhere between the wanting and the waiting, the quiet began to hum louder than everything else. It starts small. The moment you sit alone at a café and realize you are not alone, you are just there. The train rides where you don’t plug in your earphones...the soft ache of a Sunday evening ..

When darkness drapes the silent skies,And all bright dreams seem far and shy,A spark within begins to gleam,A whisper says, “Revive your dream!”Though storms may roar and shadows fall,The light within outshines them all.For every tear th..

Would you still hold my hand even if It is trembling with fear? Would you trace the cracks like constellations and say, “I'm still here”..

There is much debate over the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many look at it with much skepticism, it is time we made peace with it as it is will only be making our lives easier. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an integral part of contemporary life, affecting businesses, industries, and even our daily habits without us knowing it. From virtual assistant Siri and Alexa to Netflix and YouTube’s recommendation feature, AI is a part of our online existence...

&Everyone seeks happiness, Yet shuns the touch of pain; But no rainbow ever blossoms Without a little rain. The finest view awaits us Beyond the steepest climb; I live not to impress the world, But to express through time. I'll not diminish the goal,..

I am standing on my soapbox Not elevated above the crowd, But trembling amidst it. I do not have a megaphone, Only the weight of a thousand silences pressing against my throat..

These days, I see people thinking and worrying about rapid and dynamic changes taking place all over the world. People fear climate change, loss of green cover from Warth, extinction of animal and bird species as well as the increasing presence of automation and artificial intelligence in human life. Many believe that technological and digital advancements that took place over the past few decades have made man move away from his roots we well as culture. But then I thought to myself, are the new ..

In the land of chai lovers, lately, coffee is stirring up quite a storm in the cup. Coffee shops and kiosks are mushrooming across cities with almost all filled with the youthful chatter. Is it the taste or aroma that is pulling the crowds or simply the conversations and the company..

The moment, when the sun rises on horizon, The sound of many a chirping bird Tries to wake me up..

 Today, people even want their opinions served to them, readymade. It is the same as seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, without taking much effort to get to the root of the matter and forming one’s own view  SOme innovat..

College life is not always as rosy and exciting as is the common perception. And if you are a student of chemical reaction engineering, with all due respect, life can be painful, at least that is what I thought back then. I don't if it is me or are the many formulae one is made to rote learn really that boring. On the first day of college, like any other teen, even I was a bit nervous and a lot excited for the new experience. New faces, possibility of making new friends, a beautiful campus and a sweltering ..

It’s hard to believe where I am now, There was a time they said I’m gonna fall It’s all dreamy about the moons and stars..

 This year’s Ganesh Festival may have passed, but the mind still hovers around the ten days of joy that my Bappa brought along with Him. The daily aartis, the prasad, the visitors and basically, the fact that Bappa is my distinguished guest for..

  Navratri celebrates Goddess Durga’s various manifestations and represents one of the most vibrant cultural events. And in its heart lie two traditional Gujarati dance forms: Garba and dandiya raas. The nine days, or nights, are as much a..

Our eyes are embedded just below the mind. The thoughts of the mind are able to see far ahead of what the eyes can perceive. Yet, the mind has to depend on the eyes, for as the old saying goes, “seeing is believing.” My own experience of sixty years endorses the immense power of observation through the eyes. The vastness of this universe can be perceived by our gifted optical nerves. Knowledge is gathered, and the invisible potential of the Creator is celebrated and documented by technocrats with ..

Two beauties in a frame! Maria Gomes shares a picture clicked by her...

A red bench sits still on the footpath near my home. Old, unpolished, but there through seasons for the tired passersby to take some rest. I carry many memories of it, which are highly significant to me. Me and my then special one would sit on it, holding hands, sinking in the faint light as we enjoyed long conversations. Promises made, complaints heard, compliments given, fights resolved...and the bench was witness to it all. Just like the evening, the bench too was witness t the the love we shared ..

Live your day The way you like Stay away from sorrow Away from strife...

 In the vibrant heartland of Maharashtra, where ancient spiritual traditions pulse through modern life, the thunderous resonance of dhol- tasha emerges as far more than just musical entertainment. These sacred percussion instruments serve as divine c..

Shri Ganesha, Oh God of wisdom! With devotion in heart we welcome Your idols that emanates fragrance of soil That speak of the sculptor’s toil. Your arrival brings a wave of happiness Clears the mind of all heaviness..

They say he smiled like morning sun, But his eyes knew when monsoon would come. He laughed in pages, wrote in sighs, And held his storms behind his skies...

In my short 20 years, I have had a long life -- long enough to fill my being with loads of happiness and doses of failures and shocks. Young, though, I am supposed to be, I got into the habit of thinking deep on any subject -- thus inviting my friends to give me the epithet of a “minded fellow”. In other words, they hate my getting engrossed in deep thought every now and then. But then, that is how I am ... ... 20 years ‘old’. No matter the epithet, I like to get lost into my own deep thought .. and ..

In a world obsessed with instant gratification, where we are surrounded by apps, events, and promises of finding love, are we truly finding love, or are we simply running after an idea of love? Who said that love could be found through an algorithm or a carefully curated profile? Love is not a destination on a map or a prize to be won. It is an energy-vast, boundless and beyond definition, and it is not confined to romantic relationships alone. But have you ever stopped to ask, does love truly come ..

She chose the flame, That’s what they tell us, A widow proud to leave her name, Though that was never her purpose. I believe she was a goddess made with ash and pain While they worshiped the fire, I know she felt the flame..

In today’s world, success depends on having the right mix of skills. Whether you are starting career or looking to advance in it, understanding the three main types of skills can help you grow, both personally and professionally. These are technical skills, soft skills, and creative skills. Each one plays an important role in making you effective at work and in life. Technical Skills: They are the specific abilities you need to do your job. They are the ‘how-to’ knowledge that makes you good at particular ..