Today is a big day for me – I won the title of ” Global Domination” in yelp. I had given myself 5 continent challenge – My vegetarian-ism had always come in the way of exploring new cuisines. But, this summer I was in NY and the world was my — (in the lack of…
Know Yourself
What I have really enjoyed about this summer, was the chance to hear several life stories and they all have one advice that seemed to flow uninterrupted from one conversation to the next and it was – Know Yourself. It looks a fairly banal point, but it remains one of the most important ones. When…
Grad School is what you make of it!
It’s been a week of reflection – A luxury I couldn’t afford this semester. with seven courses and the amazing Dow project ensure that I have enough on my plate that I always work until I doze off – A phenomenon I didn’t experience since JEE days. While being able to benefit from multiple departments…
Phenomenon Phoenix
As the semester draws towards an end, and the discussions begin, I looked forward to engage in the sheer variety of viewpoints our classmates bring to these classes. Today one of our classes discussed “Rise of China”. I want to build upon 2 points that compelled me to write this piece Even before the discussions…
An ode to Grit
Oh! It was such a a happy day when I found out I am headed to Brazil this spring. My excitement came from the journey upto Brazil in which I would learn about 2 things – Lula and Rochina. And when I told one of my classmate from Ecuador, who shared my affection for President…
Portimonio Hoy
It takes sheer willpower to go to a conference after having a back to back day. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I can already see that, Being inundated by emails and being spoilt for choice on which event to attend, is something I’m gonna miss terribly once this school finishes. The number…
Connecting the dots, Comparing the 2 largest democracies
While working for members of parliament across various states in India, I used to prep for a meeting, by finding out some of the interesting programs started by the state . Those background researches were literally the inspiration for introducing the best practices section in Tamraptra “briefs”. By the end of my time at Swaniti,…
The first impressions..
Well, they say that “they” last! I have never really cared to verify that. And to be able to do that, I have to brush up my journals kept 12,000 kms tucked away neatly in a box back home. I reached the city of Ann Arbor with 2 huge bags, despite giving away all my…
Leaving for Ann Arbor..
Wish I had this cool bag! After a restful summer, I was quite excited to step into the hustle of a grad school. With Ford School celebrating it’s 100 years this fall – Ann Arbor seems like the right place to be. What really attracted me to the program was the fact that it seemed to…
Vini, Vidi …Vivo
There are these blurry dreams we all see. The mist which hangs before you see the peak clearly. For me the mist was becoming an archeologist. I would dig the earth and place random toys deep inside and then take pretend expeditions with my younger cousins to explore the hidden treasures (toys became treasures ..viola!)….
Impenetrable Mind
Part I To wallow in self pity Glorifying your sacrifices Reminiscing about the resplendent past Blaming it on over-connectedness Where people only celebrate And “like” the reprobate Sometimes, over “restraint” Sometimes, it’s dearth Can cause Pain Pain and Pain Part II The longer you sigh More emptily you cry The healing becomes tough And your…
Silver Lining Playbook
I just saw the movie for a second time. And in it is a queer Tarantino style which makes me watch it again and again.I want to write a poem on it, but some other day. And today is the day! Damn their ways.. Their Love, their Juju’s, their hypocrisises Screw their order Their elegance, their professions,…
Baroque World 