Caffeine and Birds

Mankind has moved on from the invention of the wheel to now be awestruck by a brick that connects us to millions. And yet, we’re all on our phones, nobody to lean on our shoulders and reading to poems written to strangers. It gives access to all this earth-shattering data that we don’t deem important because what’s a fact in the face of a well-written sonnet? What good is knowledge in the face of…

How do you not love a person’s face? It’s this perfect art made by two reproductive people falling for each other. Over and over again, through decades. A whole ancestry. Every mole, the color of their skin and the shade of their eyes is a direct result of whispers against the skin made in the safety of privacy at an ancient time. I think it’s hard to hate people once you get to know them. At…

Growing up has been the single most frustratingly annoying thing I’ve been pushed into, this hamster is not enjoying it’s wheel. I thought adults dealt with taxes, worried about cars and lived angry, boring lives. I’ve had some time to figure out that there is in fact, much more to it. Like now, I have multiple bank accounts, I am stressed when I have a job, when i’m quiting one and all the time…

I’m a 20 something year old and I’ve been sold the idea of a beautiful big wedding for a very long time. It took me a little less than two decades to realise that it was in fact just really good marketing for you to spend a lot of money to appease a bunch of people who will not contribute in your life whatsoever. I have to admit – I scroll through a lot of wedding dresses on Pinterest. For…

Grooming tips for New pet parents

Full disclosure – I’m a proud dog mama.  Now that that’s out of the way, Hello! I’ve decided to share my sage-like wisdom on dogs. I’ve had my perfect little share of dogs who’ve trusted me with their company. Only recently have I raised a dog completely on my own. And my hands are full. Did I mention she’s a great dane puppy? Yep. When it comes to having your own pet, besides the abundance of…

Do we need kids or are we just obsessed?

I had a day out yesterday. Decided to go into the city to fight seasonal depression, as one does, and bask in the glories that are a result of senseless consumerism. I was seeking a change of pace. I took the public commute at the risk of being puked on, having folks elbow you, and fighting the chances of having to stand for an hour.  As I went through 7am to 9am, the sun went from delightful to…

How to travel with a pet in India

If you have a pet in India, you already know that almost nothing is pet friendly. This includes transport. However, I just traveled with my pupper from Bangalore to Kerala. And while the entirety of that experience was unnecessarily tiresome and confusing, I did figure out the process. For starters, here are your options – Flights (only air India allows pets aboard), trains and cabs. For flights…

This isn’t a “Use all this time pandemic has got you to get productive and a better version of yourself” kinda blog. More of a “I’ve spent way too much time with myself” sorta thing.

credit @shato_illust

It’s been quite a challenge to ensure that I set out of my spirals in these times. Considering how the day has been nice to me, I’ve decided to note down some of the smaller details that…

“These mainstream journalists…”

To everyone who is sick and tired of journalists yelling at you with fake reports, hear me out. I’m sorry we have media that fails in doing its fundamental duty – safeguarding democracy. I’m also sorry that you are made to feel anxious after listening to the 9am news bulletin. I apologise that you have to see disturbing images and videos on your TV just because some journalist forgot to take…

Now before you decide to get offended by the potentially rude title, allow me to assure you that I intent no hatred to those who believe, I honestly, and try to take this well, don’t care. 

For ages now I’ve been avoiding church and praying. Now this isn’t because I don’t fancy being hopeless. I will confess that it has taken sometime to find the beauty in faith. Now this struggle did start in…

Denial Around Climate Change

If you’ve come across folks who are delusional about things, you could relate to this.

Picture this, you’re sitting on a bench, sipping on your morning coffee and you see a kid walking around with a plastic bag wrapped around his neck. Give him 5 minutes, he’s gonna suffocate himself enough for it to be fatal. What do you do? Run upto to him and try to save this kid? Pretty obvious right? So…

Water : Too much or Too Little?

In a country like India it isn’t news that resources are kept at the doorstep for some and kept at the horizon for others. The rich and poor divide isn’t just theory around the nation, it’s a daily sight for everybody. Nobody really knows who to blame but it’s time we look into the logistics of the same.

The city of Bangalore acts as a crucial example for all that’s wrong with the entire…

Not about green life. Perhaps Green mind?

Been in your pajamas all day? Complaining about how your day got ruined because your mom forgot to make you favorite breakfast?

It irritates me to see people constantly complain about how their day got ruined because of one thing or the other. Do I do the same thing, yes I do. Do I plan on doing something about it, yes I do. I’m not a morning person, so every time I get off the bed, I’m cranky,…

It’s lovely to know that some habits, that come naturally to us are a step in the right way. The problem however is that the majority of our habits aren’t “Ideal.”

Here are some of the observations I made this month.

CCD seems to be doing it right! Greener options at your counter!

Met this vendor names Aruna, told me ” Everybody needs a matka during summer, so I made it more High Tech”

Things you need to stop buying right now.

So many of us fall into the trap of capitalists and drain our energy and income on buying everything available in the market. Everytime money flows into our hands we run to the nearest store and fill up our carts and expect happiness over the counter.

“If you’re someone who cares about environment, then being a minimalist is easier but people usually tend to find it very challenging when…

You ever think about how the desire to own something is so real. Not material things, no. People or any object that you think you could own. Why is having someone or something all to your self so damn irresistable? Why do we want to consume someone just to feel important.

Minimalist – What’s enough?

Quick update on my life, I’ve been trying to be mindful of my actions. The struggle is real when it comes to sorting out the media content I expose myself to but very recently I happen to choose a documentary instead of binge watching on anime, Titled “Minimalist.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Co1Iptd4p4 (Directed by- Matt D’Avella, available on Netflix)

I have to admit that I made that…