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In praise of procrastination

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Rahul

If I were to summarise all the content of this essay, I would go to Sanskrit, and take inspiration from the famous “Karmanaye Vadhikaraste” verse of Sri Bhagvad Gita and then I would refer you all to following:       … Continue reading →

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The Depression

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Rahul

So, we have lost a person, who stimulated people across countries, religions, races and languages to laugh and enjoy this mostly meaningless, nearly catastrophic and almost chaotic world. The person goes by the name of Robin Williams. The agent of laughter … Continue reading →

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Week 8 – Lost

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Rahul

August 4, 2014 – August 10, 2014 How does an aloof and solitude-loving person like me react to a sudden and radical change in surroundings, which start brimming with people? I found myself lost. Totally. Completely. I was annihilated by … Continue reading →

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Week 7 – In reading and merriment

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Rahul

July 28, 2014 – August 3, 2014 The week went by in gaiety and mirth, and with ample reading. In fact, I finished two books this week and one of them within a day. One book being – Before Memory Fades by Fali … Continue reading →

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On reviewing books

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Rahul

If the snippets of judgments, opinions and criticism that are given, often orally [in letters, over messenger apps, Facebook groups etc.], while recommending a book to a friend, don’t constitute the quasi-intellectual labour of reviewing a book or a work of literature, then, … Continue reading →

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