Priyafied

Greetings!

My name is R. Priya. I am inquisitive by mind, passionate by heart and optimistic by soul. A physicist by profession, writing is my passion. Holding a pen in my hand, is like holding a companion for life. Now that humanity has turned high tech, I turn to my laptop to write. I write my heart out here on my blog, hoping to simplify lives and excite curiosity for all my readers!

Call me Priya! For years, I have been writing in my journal, mostly as poetry, and at times as prose. After years of contemplating how to take my love for language, my appreciation for my culture and an ode to my thoughts forward, I came up with my blog Priyafied! It is an extensive blog with content that will be a great exercise for the curious minds with mind boggling subjects and conceptualization @ priyafied.wordpress.com I am pleased to extend my content to the Tumblr community as well. So subscribe here for my latest content and also my blog at:

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so that you get my content right into your email as soon as I post. As a sneak peak into my content, here are some of my most popular articles:

“Being Indian is strange”: Debunking the “unscientific” science

The 13th constellation: Did we go wrong on Vedic astrology?

No fault in our stars: The astro- (nomy+logy) truth

Answered: Why are stars and planets said to affect my life?

Putting astrology through the scientific lens

Do I have the privilege of asking questions?

Unpopular opinion: Mediocrity is acceptable

And there’s a lot more!

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In India, we celebrate Teachers’ Day on September 5th, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan – a philosopher, scholar, and former President of India whose life was itself a lesson in learning and humility. But beyond dates and dignitaries, this day is really about pausing to acknowledge the quiet, persistent power of teaching. Official portrait of Dr. Sarvepalli…

कुछ अनुभव, कुछ संघर्ष, कुछ विचार — मिश्रण में मिली एक संवेदना, एक पड़ाव, एक दिशा। चलो, अब चलते हैं। सही और गलत से दूर,सुंदर, एकांत, और शांति भरपूर।मन की शांति के लिए बहुत पैर थकाए,फिर एक दिन ठहराव से ही धीरता समझ पाए।लगने लगा जीवन ही है कर्मकांड,मन में झांका, शून्य में भी दिखा ब्रह्मांड।काम न आए कहना, सुनना, और समझना,और सोचने से मिली सिर्फ़ विदंभना।आंखों से जो सत्य रहा ओझल,मन की आंखों से दिखा…

I looked in the mirror today and saw my past and present together. Although they’re linked—because they center around me—the reality is worlds apart. What was – is no more What is – will not be What will be – we’ll never know today Bad memories are a gem because they can be forgotten happily. Good memories are eventually a pain because they remind you of a time you can never have again. But…

The schwa, ironically named "nothing" in Hebrew, can cause quite the stir. This barely-there sound might seem insignificant, but drop it in the wrong place, and you’ve got a big Hindi vs Tamil debate to deal with. Turns out, “nothing” really is something!

Language is an evolving entity, shaped by cultural and phonetic shifts. One of the most interesting phenomena in linguistics is the deletion of the schwa sound, especially in Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages. Isn’t it ironic that something literally called “nothing” in Hebrew—schwa—can cause so much controversy? Despite its name, this tiny, unstressed vowel sound has sparked more linguistic…

In a world where giving up seems easier than pushing through, life becomes much harder after quitting. Life may be strong but so am I, I am alive until I physically die. Bigger than all my goals is one aim, I didn't drown. I fought, and I overcame!

PhD is often romanticized as a journey of knowledge and intellectual growth, which it is. But for me, it has additionally been a relentless grind and a test of my endurance, willpower, and sometimes sanity. My work is not just about mastering complex theories or doing nuanced and sophisticated experiments. It is also about surviving the unending loop of burnout, struggling to adapt to a new…

Navigating the intricate web of human relationships and the chaotic journey of life, I've discovered an unexpected ally: low-key panic. While this sounds chaotic, it's not; this controlled panic has helped me tremendously. It's time to find your own ally.

Human relationships are very complex and this fact is not new. As I am exposed to more and more people, I realize the hundred kinds of relationships I can have with people. The past year has taught me so much that it is taking me forever to process all of it. The biggest lesson that I have learned is conflict management. I use the word management because resolution is not always the solution.…

Self-awareness, personal growth, changing interests, and the dynamic nature of what brings joy - but did I forget how to have fun?

I fulfil my responsibilities,I get all my work done.But at the end of the day,I forgot how to have fun. The idea of fun is subjectiveand differs for everyone.But if you ask me for ideas,I probably forgot how to have fun. Socializing comes naturally to some,or at least one comfortable connection.But I have to rewire myself before any interactionbecause apparently, I forgot how to have fun. At…

Earth is at a critical juncture, with wildfires, floods, and record heatwaves signaling a climate in crisis. This isn’t a distant threat—it’s our current reality. The tipping point is here. Beyond this is no return. We need to take action now!

Climate change is no longer a distant threat lurking on the horizon—it’s here, reshaping our world in real-time. From devastating wildfires to unprecedented floods, the signs are clear and the time for action is now. As record temperatures scorch our cities and rising seas encroach on our coasts, we find ourselves facing a stark reality: the tipping point of no return is upon us. From the melting…

Treading the thin line between online engagement and compulsion is hard and we tend to fall one way or the other. Is there a way to deal with this, or is delulu the only solulu?

Have you heard the phrase, “Delulu is not the solulu”? It is a new phrase in use today that means delusion is not the solution. In the digital age, our smartphones often feel like extensions of our hands, constantly feeding us a stream of information, useful as well as useless. Among this deluge, a peculiar habit has emerged—doomscrolling. Ever scrolled through Instagram, Twitter, Threads,…

जिसे कभी-कभी नहीं, रोज़ ही कोई खयाल आता हो, उससे कभी सपनों के बारे मे पूछना। अतरंगी जवाब न मिले, ऐसा हो ही नहीं सकता। आज का ये मेरा खयाल ऐसे ही सोच के कुएँ से निकला है।

कहते हैं जहाँ चाह, वहाँ राह। पर उस चाहत की राह के गुण तभी गाने चाहिए जब खुद को साबित करने की क्षमता हो। वरना फिर वही बात हो जाती है कि, “अधजल गागरी छलकत जाए”। इतने सालों की मेहनत और अभ्यास के बाद, अब मैं ये कह सकती हूँ कि मैं हिंदी भाषा के क्षेत्र में पूरी तैयारी के साथ खड़ी हूँ। मुझे उम्मीद है आपको पसंद आएगा! कई सालों पहले साहिर लुधियानवी जी ने लिखा था, “कभी-कभी मेरे दिल मे खयाल आता है”। पर…

"Men are judged by their potential, while women are judged on their past performance". Tomorrow can only be shaped with small steps starting today.

“Men are judged by their potential, while women are judged on their past performance”. I didn’t say this, but is there truth to this? What do you think? Read the original research here: Overlooked Leadership Potential: The Preference for Leadership Potential in Job Candidates Who Are Men vs. Women (Frontiers in Psychology) Men and women approach their jobs differently. This is a known point, but…

Existential panic is a more common than people often admit, and it is a valid and natural feeling. However, it's crucial not to repress this feeling but to find ways to understand life. While there can be various ways to cope, there is only one way out.

Existential panic is a term used to describe a feeling when a person hits the limits of existence and doesn’t know the way forward. This happens more often than people would like to admit, but it is not an invalid feeling. However, the important thing here is not repressing that feeling but finding a way to understand life’s situation in general. I have written extensively about the enormity of…

The realization that belief may not significantly shape fate is a tough pill to swallow, but it aligns with science and life. Embracing cosmic dynamics, we break free from stagnant beliefs, embarking on a scientific adventure of growth and understanding.

Belief is a strange quality and everybody possesses it. We believe in so many things – ourselves (hopefully?), family, friends, talented people, and so on. One question troubling me was: What is the consequence of belief? I backtracked and thought about the source of belief inside us – the mind. It controls everything, and the rest of the body is just a toolkit for the great magician that it is.…

One WHO committee says aspartame is a possible carcinogen, but another says it’s safe to consume. How can this be? Who do we believe? Let’s understand what’s going on behind the scenes, so that you can decide for yourself.

A recent study by a WHO committee published in July 2023 put the artificial sweetener aspartame under the category of possible carcinogens, which are substances that cause cancer. However, a second WHO committee that is the Expert Committee on Food Additives did not change the threshold for consumption of this artificial sweetener. So who do we believe? Let us pull apart the situation and build…