Ed Sheeran, angels, and weird questions
Last day I was listening to a song by Ed Sheeran in which he sings that it is too cold for angels to fly, which got me thinking exactly how cold it has to be for an angel to be unable to fly, and that where on Earth is Ed Sheeran to have the outside temperature low enough to immobilise immortal flying beings. I turned … Continue reading Ed Sheeran, angels, and weird questions
That’s how you science
The montage accompanied by cool rock music happens only in movies. In real life it is just you working as much as you can to achieve your goal within the given time. More often than not, some goals seem too far away to reach, some timescales seem too long. When I joined for PhD in 2013, I thought that 2016 was too far away. Now … Continue reading That’s how you science
Not Everyday
It is not everyday that a bunch of people happily sing a song for you. It is not everyday that someone toils hours to bake the perfect cake for you. It is not everyday that they forget their fatigue and come celebrate with you. It is not everyday that your friends with personal space issues hugs you and swings you around in the air. … Continue reading Not Everyday
For the love of Dogs
I am a dog person. I have been that way since I was born and I will remain loyal to dogs till I die. Why a sudden rant about dogs, you might ask. Well, I watched the trailer for the movie A Dog’s Purpose, and I cried. Seriously, go watch the trailer. It is the most adorable thing that I have ever seen. A 2 … Continue reading For the love of Dogs
Ready To Wait
I am tired of all the debate going on everywhere about Sabarimala. Before I launch into my rant, let me give the gist of the issue here. There is an ancient temple in Kerala devoted to Lord Ayyappa located on a hilltop where women of menstruating age are not allowed to enter. Girls before they start menstruating and women after menopause can visit the temple. … Continue reading Ready To Wait
Dessert Disaster
On my amazing baker and cake lover perfectionist friend’s birthday I cringed on the thought of showing up at her place with a store bought cake. So, I did the perfectly reasonable thing of trusting my tiny 20L grill oven (no convection, mind you) and Pioneer Woman’s recipe that I had never ever tried before. As I was feeling a bit adventurous, I decided to … Continue reading Dessert Disaster
The Epic, in short
Kerala, a state located in the southernmost tip of India, though small boasts a rich diversity in culture. Located to the west of the Western Ghats, Kerala receives a rich downpour during the monsoons. In olden times, this meant that food was scarce and the constant rain basically confined one to ones home. The tropical location combined with the rain also meant that diseases spread … Continue reading The Epic, in short
Krishnakripasagaram
One of the songs I heard many many times growing up was Krishnakripasagaram. I love the song. It is a perfect combination of great lyrics, great music and a very soulful rendition by K.J.Yesudas. The song is entirely written in Sanskrit and here I attempt to translate it. Song: Krishna kripa sagaram Film: Sargam Lyrics: Yusuf Ali Kechery Music: Bombay Ravi Singer: Chithra K … Continue reading Krishnakripasagaram
The Mayor of Casterbridge
“Happiness [is] but the occasional episode in a general drama of pain.” This quote from the book perfectly describes the story. Moments of true happiness are few and far between the alcoholism, business failure, loss of rank and brutal heartbreak. But what else can you expect from the blunt Victorian realist whose books sometimes were so controversial that they had to be sold in brown … Continue reading The Mayor of Casterbridge
Foundation
“Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.” Once I finished reading Foundation, this quote stuck to my mind and comes up every time I watch the news. The source of this ever relevant quote is Isaac Asimov’s seminal work Foundation, a science fiction novel which transcends the barrier of sci-fi and talks to the reader from sociological, political, historical, scientific, and religious points … Continue reading Foundation
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