What is history but a fable agreed upon? History is written by winners, when they recount their side of the story, the loser is always shown in a bad light. History is a story written by the winners to account for their actions as the losers have no say. 1984 is a dystopian novel written …
Us humans have erred our way to this present. With all the great successes and accomplishments we have achieved let us recollect our catastrophic failures. Our mistakes have almost destroyed us time and time again. But that’s what we enjoy, living on the edge. To recollect our stockpile of idiocracy we will enlist the help …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IPS4geMR-s&t=46s You cannot claim to have seen a performance unless you have seen Neil Hilborn perform. Born in 1980 in Texas Neil is a slam poet who often writes about his battle with mental illnesses. He performs his set like the way his illnesses affect him. It is awe-inspiring how well he brings the character …
The literal translation is about The Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it: “Be! and it is.” This poem has many beautiful verses that leave us wanting more. It acts as a balm to our tired souls. A safe haven. Tune Mujko Banaya Main …
Being bored is a skill often overlooked by this generation. Solitude is a word that is forgotten. Why should anyone ever do nothing? Not only does it sound weird, you will receive a funny look when you answer you were doing nothing. But what if I tell you doing nothing for short periods of time …
“I will follow you to the ends of the world.” ― Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns This book is heartbreaking, painful and tragic. It is also the only book I have read twice. This book was an extraordinary, contemporary, social document covering Afghan history from before the Soviet war until after the Taliban rule. …
Ever had a life defining moment? A moment which can divide your life into a before and after? A moment so powerful, pure you start seeing the world in colour again? This feeling is best captured in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara after Arjun (Hritik) goes for scuba diving. While watching this film initially everyone wants …
The recent rise in the demand for blue light filter glasses is giving rise to a new industry. But are they effective? What is blue light? Blue light has a very short wavelength so it produces extremely high energy. Originally blue light was only emitted from the sun but after the rise of screens, the …
I remember mid-Jan 2020 I asked my parents should I look for alternate transportation for college due to Covid 19 as the local train felt risky. They promptly responded with a question and a statement! What is Covid 19? Stop being so scared! Here we are almost a year later where this virus took the …
What is a Ponzi Scheme? To explain it in the simplest words, it is “21 din main paisa double”. It is an investing scam that promises to generate returns to users from the investment of newer users. It does not have any business activity from which it can earn a profit. All it does is …
Casey is unconventional. Ironic, truthful. One of the most respected Youtube Stars who had changed the way people viewed homemade videos. Not afraid to say what he thinks and act without thinking, he gave us the meaning of Organized Chaos. Just take a tour of his New York workshop to understand it. His sunglasses are …
The word savage has two major definitions a boss ass bitch who isn’t scared of anyone or anything and never holds back their fire comebacks (Urban Dictionary) very cruel or violent (Cambridge Dictionary) This man defines both. Who is Winston Churchill? Winston Churchill commandeered the British Empire as the Prime Minister to victory in the …
All girls love pockets, they proudly show it off if they have functional pockets in their clothing. But in spite of such high demand for them, why don’t they get them? The handbag industry is worth $62 Billion world wide. That’s it. Why Don’t Women Get Pockets The Local Train – Artist of The Month …
The Local Train Starting in Chandigarh, four friends would change the independent artist scene in India. Taking inspiration from maestros like Lucky Ali, U2, and Nirvana their music combines Urdu and Hindi like a match made in heaven. Their lyrics are poetry. Deep. Soulful. Magical. Their raw, honest music touches the hearts of everyone. They …
It’s October and you are fantasizing about your Halloween party. It’s a new festival in India that we graciously copied from the West. We have seen it in the movies and tv shows. We all thirst to go to the parties shown on tv and dress up with cool costumes but one weird look from …
Disclaimer : I am scared of horror movies. I find jump scares terrifying. I panic when the eerie background music starts playing in the movie. I just can’t take it. But it’s only during the movies, I am not scared in real life. I am not scared of the dark either. So I took a …
I love reading. I used to stay up the full night devouring books one by one. But like everyone as time passed my reading reduced due to other convenient options of entertainment. Mainly social media, tv shows and movies. The nights of binge reading turned to binge watching and somewhere along those lines, I stopped …
“The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine.” – Nikola Tesla This man shaped the future as we know it. He invented the 20th century and gave us countless innovations all while trying to fight his own demons. Born in 1856 in Croatia Tesla excelled in his studies. He performed …
Tax Havens Roughly $8.7 trillion is held in offshore accounts and tax havens. Let me repeat it for you – $8,700,000,000,000. If divided between everyone on Earth, each person will receive $1115. That is a lot of money. And that money is hidden. ( This figure does not account for non-financial wealth like yachts, artwork, …
There are actors who are remembered and there are actors who are never forgotten. Irrfan Khan is an actor who will never be forgotten. He has conquered the hills of Hollywood and sat on the throne of Bollywood. A man from nowhere who made his mark everywhere. There are very few “celebrities” who I admire …
I know I am breaking the first rule! Based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk and directed by David Fincher, the movie Fight Club is on everyone’s mind, maybe due to admiration but often due to disgust but no one can deny the impact this film had on this generation. It has a cult following, it provided …
Why does hearing about climate change always make us uncomfortable? 1 – Hierarchy of needs Why should I care about climate change? I have problems of my own! And you are right. Take care of yourself first. Until an individual does not reach self-actualisation, it will be extremely difficult to care about the earth’s needs …
This month, we are featuring one of the most promising rising talents from India. His soulful, sweet voice and heartfelt lyrics are like a balm for your heart. His debutant album, “Hai Bharosa” is the perfect album to listen to with a hot cup of Chai. It is painful how underrated he is. Play his …
This poem is dedicated to my father, my idol. (Sarju Shah) Dear men, Remember when you were 21? Life was fun. You had stars in your eyes, Caught by surprise. Then came the careers, Then came the fears. You gave up your dreams, You gave up your tears. Just a boy with an aim, To …
Music is a huge part of my life. It always has been. But only recently did I realise I was taking music for granted. And I believe so are you. What do I mean? When was the last time you truly experienced music? When was the last time you closed your eyes and paid attention …
Previous Next Afghanistan compared to earlier feels like a heartbreaking contrast today.The tranquil time and innocent faces have turned into devastation and eyes filled with horror. What happened? The progressive King Amanullah Khan planned to design Afghanistan like the cities he visited in Europe. He was succeeded in 1933 by Zahir Shah. He brought stability, …
What started almost a century ago as automobile camping, is now a lifestyle for millions out there who want to live a simpler life with more freedom. With the earliest rise in the movement in the 1970s, the “hippie culture” saw Van Life as a symbol of anti-consumerism and a lifestyle choice. In 2011 Foster …