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 […]
7 Challenging Home Workouts – No Equipment Needed !!!
It’s been almost a month since our city got locked down due to the Coronavirus. Gyms were among the first ones to be closed. Shortly thereafter, all community parks and running tracks followed suit. Being a fitness enthusiast, this situation pushed me on a search for alternatives to maintain, if not improve upon my current […]
5 Practical Rules to Stop Worrying by Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie was an American writer and author of several bestselling self-help books. One of his books “ How to Stop Worrying and Start Living “ was first published in 1948, and today, almost 72 years later, the content is still relevant. The book is a collection of several techniques to conquer your personal worries […]