Category: Random Rambling
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Ajmer Diaries: Chapter I
Spending a few days at the Adaptiv AI Lab in Ajmer offered me an unexpected blend of focused work and quiet reflection, thank to the Ana Sagar lake, visible from the office window.
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The Secrets We Keep — and the Ones We Choose Not to See
In Secrets We Keep, a Danish thriller about a missing au pair, the real mystery lies in the quiet power imbalances inside “good” homes. From Copenhagen’s suburbs to Delhi and Bangalore, invisible labour sustains comfort. True decolonisation begins not in theory, but in how we treat those who serve us.
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When Buildings Decay, They Tell a Bigger Story
In the shadows of booming skylines, old buildings quietly crumble. Owners have moved away, disputes drag on, and sometimes developers prefer decay. These neglected structures are more than peeling paint and rust — they are silent reminders that beneath the gloss of progress, parts of our society are slowly fading.
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The Return of Humpty Dumpty (feat. a Bandaged Paw and a Battered Toe)
Two years after my original Humpty Dumpty post, life delivered a sequel. This time featuring a limping dog and a bleeding toe. From bandaged paws to balcony mishaps, resilience had an opportunity to shine again!
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The Soundtrack of My Soul
From raiding my brother’s music stash to creating my own emotional refuge, music has been my constant companion. Lyrics rarely mattered—except for Bon Jovi. Rhythm always did. Through heartbreaks, takeoffs, and turbulent times, I’ve turned to melodies to hold me steady. This is the story of that quiet bond.
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Food, Memories, and the Unchanging Comfort of Some Restaurants
Some restaurants are more than just places to eat. They become markers of time, holding memories of friendships, milestones, and quiet moments of reflection. Esplanade, with its comforting Bengali flavours, has been one such place for me – constant through changing years, nourishing not just with food, but with familiarity…
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When Bias Comes from Within
Bias isn’t always loud. It’s often in who gets heard and who gets ignored. At a startup launchpad, my emails went unanswered, while my male co-founder received a response. The irony? This happened on March 7th, just before Women’s Day. Was it inefficiency or internalised bias?
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When A Bouquet Travels From Bangalore To Paris…And Back in Time
The whimsical journey of a bouquet – through security in Bangalore, on a long-haul flight to Frankfurt, another round of security, a layover, and finally to Paris.
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10-Minute Groceries & Infinite Paper Bags
The rise of Q-commerce in India has transformed consumer habits dramatically, favoring quick delivery apps like Zepto and Blinkit over traditional shopping. While convenience reigns, it limits product variety and encourages a sedentary lifestyle. The proliferation of delivery packages raises environmental concerns, prompting a call for balance between convenience and…
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The Christmas Overload
A short rant about the incredibly inescapable, stereotyped, and deeply materialistic Christmas! From cozy clichés to its global cultural colonisation, let’s unpack the absurdity of the season, shall we?
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The Haunting Ache Of Absence
This week found me in the role of a dispassionate observer of an absence felt by somebody I love deeply. Watching him struggle to come to terms with this new absence in his life, while I myself felt the pinch of his physical absence brought to fore so many emotions…
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Pet Peeves #5: The “No Sellout” Myth
Refusing to “sell your soul” to corporations while rocking a the latest fads. Hypocrisy, much? Every purchase feeds the system you hate ✊ Maybe true rebellion starts with a mindful shopping cart, instead of just rejecting the cubicle!
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