In Majuli, the island on the Brahmaputra, it struck me that not every mask hides a smile, some reveal secrets. I read this somewhere on the way to this island, perhaps on the ferry from Jorhat which I took a few years back. Mask making is a major trade in Majuli. It might have been … Read more
I recently finished reading the book ‘Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000 Meter Peak’ by Maurice Herzog. It was presented to me by my friend and organizer of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek that I completed in April. It is a gripping account of the first successful summit of an 8000 meter peak (and … Read more
The other day I took the Metro to go somewhere. I had to change at the interchange station (Majestic) and move from one line to the other. I am not a frequent user of the metro. So, I didn’t know the order of the stations in different lines. But I found the metro map that … Read more
In general, my stories are about characters and their conflicts in the real world. They are about heroes or heroines who get over something they are fighting. But what would happen if that fight didn’t get them what they wanted? Would the restlessness go away? The mind of a human being is by its very … Read more
I’m thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with you today! After much anticipation and hard work, I’m delighted to announce the grand opening of my brand-new online e-store, right here on my website! This new store is your one-stop shop for all my ebooks, making it easier than ever for you to browse, discover, … Read more
“This ad says Jockey. Or Nothing,” Jigneshbhai started our coffee chat the other day looking at this ad in a magazine. Swami and I wondered why he was looking at these kind of ads in a cafe. But he was engrossed in it. “The idea is to tell their target audience that they should not … Read more
A great resume is a form of storytelling. It has lots of achievements, from educational to professional areas, and sometimes, even personal, which all add up to tell a good story of why someone is a great hire for a job. My resume contained work experience that started with words like Led a client engagement … Read more
More than a year back, I had been to Key West on the tip of Florida. I got the opportunity to visit Ernest Hemingway’s home there. He is supposed to have stayed there in the 1930s with his wife (who got the house as a wedding gift from a wealthy uncle). Key West is a … Read more
I recently read the book ‘Do the Work’ by Steven Pressfield, a continuation of the set of books, ‘The War of Art’ and ‘Turning Pro’ by the same author. It is a passionate piece of work, and again, while not as impressive as ‘The War of Art’, it is an ideal guide for writers and … Read more