Redefining Freedom

Redefining Freedom

If you happen to google freedom you would come across two strikingly different definitions. While “freedom” is defined as the “power” or “right” to act, speak or think as one wants, the other says it’s the state of not being imprisoned. How strikingly bizarre & antonymist!! Isn’t it? Upon analysing, I find even power (which…

Congratulations and Call to Action: A Letter to UPSC Top-Ranked Aditya Srivastava

Congratulations and Call to Action: A Letter to UPSC Top-Ranked Aditya Srivastava

Dear Aditya Srivastava, Warm greetings to you! I hope this message finds you basking in the glow of your outstanding achievement. I extend my heartfelt congratulations on securing the first rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023, alongside Animesh Pradhan at All India Rank 2 and Donuru Ananya Reddy at the third spot….

Nostalgia

Nostalgia

Nostalgia is a bittersweet muse. Nostalgics are storytellers of the past, as they dwell in an era gone by.  Desolate hanker (desire) back tracking frugal episodes to their lives and this conundrum is endless. Endless materialistic leaps stumbled mumbled when covid barged in. Ramanand Sagar was bought back and so was Dekh Bhai Dekh and…

Open Letter of Congratulations and Admiration

Open Letter of Congratulations and Admiration

Dear Sudha Murty Madamji, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. Firstly, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your nomination to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. Your journey from a humble beginning in Shiggaon, Haveri District, North Karnataka, to becoming a renowned philanthropist, author, and now a member…

How to Incorporate Games into Everyday Life

How to Incorporate Games into Everyday Life

Integrating analytical games into daily routines and family activities can significantly enhance children’s learning experiences and foster a culture of playfulness at home. We play many games like 9 Men’s Morris, Chess and Ludo with our children to enhance analytical skills and problem-solving skills. Why Should We Play Board Games? Play serves as more than…

A Successful Leader

A Successful Leader

A successful leader must be highly motivated, a team worker, an independent thinker and be tremendously focused and disciplined in his thought process, decision making and communication strategy. A master tea maker Once perched on a hill top was a consummate tea maker. His virtuosity in the craft was unparalleled. Serpentine queues of curious onlookers,…

Embracing Change

Embracing Change

Change brings us new possibilities. You grow and learn different things every time something changes. You explore new things about different aspects of your life. You get to find out who you really are. Change helps us move forward. The more we embrace change, the stronger we become. When you make little changes, it can…

Chess, Morris, and More: Fun Games for Developing Analytical Skills

Chess, Morris, and More: Fun Games for Developing Analytical Skills

In the journey of raising children, one of the most enriching experiences is witnessing their growth and development. As parents, we constantly seek ways to nurture their skills, encourage their curiosity, and foster their cognitive abilities. Amidst this endeavor, the role of games cannot be overstated. Games offer more than just entertainment; they provide a…