My Quill

  • Stop, Pause and Enjoy

    In a world that constantly rushes forward, there’s something profoundly comforting about spending an hour in a cafe. It’s a moment of respite, a brief pause in the whirlwind of daily life, where time seems to slow down just enough to savour the simple pleasures. Stepping into a cafe, you’re greeted by a symphony of…

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  • The Online Shopping Odyssey

    When you order something online in India, you’re not just buying a product—you’re embarking on a roller-coaster of delivery quirks that could rival any Indian television show. Online shopping is not just about the purchase. It’s about the proper selection of items from myriad options provided by the sites. All you have to do is…

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  • Seven Days of the Week

    The week, those seven days that have never changed. When we were little, it was the school that governed our weeks. Now, it’s our or our family’s school and offices that govern the week. Let’s look at the seven days, each with its own quirky personality, like the seven dwarfs of your calendar. Monday is…

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  • Friends Forever

    Two hearts meet at twilight’s softest light,Together their dreams come alive,  A bond that neither time nor space,  Can ever break or erase. Their laughter rings like chimes of bell,  The sound making all hearts swell,  Through life’s sea, both calm and storm,  Their friendship takes an endless form. In whispers shared and secrets told, …

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  • Adulting: A Myth

    When I was in my late teens, I couldn’t wait to grow up and start working. The reason was not money, although the thought of having an endless amount of money to spend was an amazing one. But, majorly I wanted to grow up because  I used to think that grown-ups get to do whatever…

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  • My Active Imagination

    In a world where gym memberships and running shoes dominate conversations, I’ve discovered a new height of fitness: the imagination workout. Forget about running the treadmill or lifting heavy weights. The real exercise comes from flexing the mind’s creative muscles, and trust me, it’s a full-body experience. I mean, my imagination is in perfect shape.…

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  • The Power of Persistence

    Recently, I came across a quote from the famous comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, “Day by Day, Nothing Seems to Change, But Pretty Soon…Everything’s Different”; and I realised how true this is. In a world driven by immediate results and instant gratification, the idea that profound transformation occurs through subtle, incremental shifts might seem counterintuitive.…

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  • The Digital Age Conundrum

    Digital Age Conundrum, where our biggest challenges include everything from screen fatigue to autocorrect fails.

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  • I Wish

    I wish.. The age-old phrase “I wish” – a whimsical utterance that often leads us down paths of fantasy and folly. “I wish I could eat unlimited pizza without consequences!” Who hasn’t had this fleeting dream after devouring one too many slices? Alas, reality rudely reminds us of the consequences of such indulgence. Perhaps we’ll…

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  • The Next Six Months

    What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? The next six months will start with March which has been a very tough month for me ever since I joined the corporate world. The rush for achieving the target and not a moment to rest is usually enough to raise the…

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