400. I have to admit it somewhere, so it might as well be here. I read a major chunk of Refusing Heaven and I didn't understand a major chunk of it. What I know from this experience is that I still have learning to do. And that makes me happy. For isn't it wonderful to... Continue Reading →
The Long Road
The other day I was at a Nikah among people I had only heard about but not met. In a conversation I was having, a woman used the word 'travesty'. And I was taken aback, but then made a mental note that it was such a beautiful day to get married. One of my friends... Continue Reading →
Five Songs on my Playlist
Not intended to add to the overflowing lists on the Internet, but well, this is a list. The thing about reading and music, as I have realised recently, is that re-discovering them is a whole new kind of elation. Which goes to say, I am elated. So, here's my (short) list of songs that I... Continue Reading →
A World Without Borders
Sometimes, I wish I could live in a world without borders; any kind of borders. I wish I could rise above my anger and not allow it to overpower my sanity. I wish that I could forgive without someone inside me asking me to; and then forget. I wish that I could let go of... Continue Reading →
A Capella
Of late, I have been listening to a new form of music that I got introduced to by a colleague. 🙂 It's one of those things that can be called pure genius and makes me marvel at how brilliant man is! Here are a few of those songs I really enjoy. Listen in, and see if you... Continue Reading →
“If I go crazy then will you still call me Superman…”
Behold the pleasures of shared data! Shared music specially. And, we've laid our hands on the most extensive music collection at work. I've been listening to the most diverse music for 3 days now. I'd like to disperse the tunes I've come in contact with in a very brief period of time. Music doesn't need time to... Continue Reading →
‘Love’ly Songs
I once wrote a poem that had the opening line, "I want to be the song that touches your lips each day..." That poem is my favourite romantic poem that I have written till date. In my opinion, poems and songs capture romance like nothing else does. Both can make one smile as well as... Continue Reading →