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Decartes once said, “Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am”). But what does it mean to think? That is perhaps one of the most subjective questions, given everybody has their own ideas on what it means to think. Yet,… Continue Reading →
The Webster dictionary defines immortality as ‘exempt from death’ or ‘exempt from oblivion’. What’s the big deal about immortality? You have all the time in the world to do whatever you want, to eat as many plates of biryani as… Continue Reading →
“And that’s why we named you Lav”, Ram said as he kissed his son’s forehead while adjusting his bedsheet. The clock was ticking ten and Lav was slowly falling asleep after his bedtime story. Ram tucked him and his favourite… Continue Reading →
The smell of smoke fills my nose as I slowly flutter my eyes open. My entire body feels heavy with pain. I look to my side and find my father unconscious with blood dripping down from his forehead. The sudden… Continue Reading →
‘The Test’ written by Sylvain Neuvel is the kind of work that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions. Emotions of fear, sadness, pressure and love. Every incident, every situation in the book made me think of how I… Continue Reading →
While we look for real heroes throughout the world to seek inspiration from, we find one amidst our own. The hero that lives under the same roof as us, the first face we see after waking up each morning and… Continue Reading →
The following article has spolier alerts from the book “The shadow of the wind” written by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. “And they lived happily ever after “. Every time a book comes to an end and every time we read its… Continue Reading →
This article contains spoilers for the book ‘The Death of Mrs Westaway’. It was almost time for dinner. When she stepped out, the sky was getting dark. This was not surprising since it was the middle of a cold, dark… Continue Reading →
[Trigger Warning] The following reading contains potentially distressing information about murders, violence, brutality and sadistic practices. The reader is advised to use their discretion to continue reading. The idea of nature versus nurture is one of the most disputed… Continue Reading →
Friday, January 9, 1970 Dear diary, Today was a great day which filled my heart with excitement and happiness. I turn 7 years old today, and all I wanted for my birthday was to visit the library. We arrived there,… Continue Reading →
Dear reader, The fear of failure is a kind of illusion, like a mirage that is caused by feelings. Feelings like acrimony or ill will. Failure is a word that is wrongly interpreted most of the times. It is… Continue Reading →
The following dialogue is between Wonnet the Warrior and Magus the Dragon. Being a prideful creature, Wonnet refused to believe in mythical creatures like dragons. Angered by the warrior’s arrogance, Dragod, the God of Dragons, created a Wish granting dragon… Continue Reading →
It was during my young pastor days. I was to be a pastor in a small church in Malay, far away from Portugal, my home. The church was set up by the rich Portuguese living in the colonized Malay. Plantations,… Continue Reading →
[Trigger Warning] The following reading contains potentially distressing information about murders, violence, brutality and sadistic practices. The reader is advised to use their discretion to continue reading. Coming to classic tanks, fighter jets, punji traps, and army camouflages in… Continue Reading →
Many a time, when you are sailing in your fantasy world, you might have dreamt of being invisible and you surely did it if you are a Potterhead. The invisibility cloak in the Harry Potter series has mesmerized many brains… Continue Reading →
John was a prisoner of war and just like everyone else, he was fighting a war without knowing why it was being fought. He tried to remember why, but his memory was hazy. He could only remember the metallic taste… Continue Reading →
A myth is a traditional, usually ancient story involving supernatural beings, ancestors or heroes. Myths are used to explain aspects of the natural world or to show the psychology customs or the ideals of a society. Myths exist in every… Continue Reading →
We have all heard that mobile phones and other digital devices are addictive, harmful and that they affect our mental health, but it is only when you experience a situation in which you can’t access these devices for a few… Continue Reading →
