In his book “Tools of Titans”, Tim Ferriss an American podcaster, author and an entrepreneur, gives us a sneak peak into the tactics, habits and routines of more than a 100 world class experts, ranging from celebrities, athletes, medical professionals to military commanders. And the fact that almost all of them had one habit in […]
A Letter To Dad On His Retirement
Due to the current pandemic, I couldn’t attend my Dad’s felicitation on his last day at work. So I wrote this letter and sent it in instead. Dad, Honest, Sincere, Hard Working, Punctual, Loving and most importantly, Happy. These are the qualities I recall when I think about you. And it’s not just me, I’m […]
31 Murphs in 31 Days – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
On 28th June 2005, Michael P Murphy, a US Navy SEAL was killed in Afghanistan. When his team was pinned down by Taliban forces, Michael left his cover, exposing himself to enemy fire, to get a clear signal and contact headquarters for support. Risking his life to get help for his team mates, he finished […]
Mom’s Recipe – Gongura Mutton Pulao
My mom’s recipe for a true andhra style gongura ( sorrel leaves ) mutton pulao. Step 1 – Meat To 1 Kg Mutton, add 1 Tbsp turmeric powder, 2 Tbsp salt, 3 Tbsp red chili powder, 3 Tbsp curd and 2 Tsp ginger garlic paste. Also add 2 chopped onions and a handful of mint […]
Chicken Stuffed Omelette – Recipe
A quick and spicy snack recipe for a rainy evening Step 1 In an open pan, add 3 Tbsp of oil, 1 Tsp cumin seeds, a few curry leaves and 2 small onions. Add 2 Tsp of ginger garlic paste and saute till the onions turn translucent. Step 2 Cut 300 g of boneless chicken […]
A Day without Technology – 4 Things I’ve Realized by Unplugging
In 2016, Sam Winston, a British artist, shut himself away for 672 hours in complete darkness ( Full Story ). It was an attempt to move away from his reliance on phone / computer screens and to find inspiration for his artwork, through sensory deprivation. That’s an entire month without any visual stimulus!!! Reading his […]
6 Powerful Life Lessons I’ve Learned from Chess
After losing two games in quick succession to my wife, my first thought was that she must be really good at chess. I then tried my hand online, and lost ten more games in a row. Later that week, I lost two more to my mom. That’s when it finally dawned on me that I’m […]
A Letter to My Newborn Daughter – List of Fatherly Recommendations
Hey Kid!!! Welcome to the world!!! I would like to start off by saying that I love you and will always do, no matter what. Me and Mom are really excited and can’t wait to be a part of your life. As a first time father, I have no clue about this whole parenting thing. […]
100 Insightful Life Quotes : Free E-Book
A Timeless compilation of Bite-Sized Wisdom. 100 Insightful life quotes recorded from a diverse set of achievers. Quotes from Emperors, Philosophers, Writers, Military Leaders, Artists, Psychologists, Athletes, Nobel Laureates, Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs and Folk Wisdom. Click HERE to download a copy. Here’s a quick preview of the content I hope you find these collection of […]
A Lockdown Daily Routine to Improve your Productivity
At the time of writing this article, our city has completed a month in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to popular opinion, the lockdown may even be extended for another month. Being an introvert by nature, I thought this lockdown was something I could handle easily when it was first announced. And I […]