Until recently, I was a member of the entitlement culture. What’s that? Well, it usually goes by some variation of “I deserve this after __.” or “Is it too much to ask for__ ?” Yeah, you guessed right. It’s demanding special treatment in exchange for a bout of suffering. Like the time I expected to …
The Universe Owes You Nothing, So Stop Trusting It Read More »
Wasn’t life a lot more exciting back when you were a little kid? You didn’t know the monster called judgment and had no problem expressing yourself. You did as you pleased and dreamed B-I-G. Everything seemed possible and within reach. But time did its thing and soon your thoughts and actions became adulterated by the …
Feeling Stuck In Life? You May Have Subconsciously Let Society Define You. Read More »
#MeToo has officially arrived in India. About time. While the movement was kicked off by fierce law student Raya Sarkar in 2017, it fizzled out before it caught on. Things were so low-key, I thought it would be years before people came together to speak up against their abusers. But like they say, a journey …
#MeToo In India And Separating The Art From The Artist Read More »
Have you ever wondered if living off the grid is an actual option for you? I know you have, for I have considered it too whenever modern life becomes too overwhelming and stressful. This school of thought was born in 2013, shortly after I had graduated as an IT engineer. The romanticized idea of complete …
Why Living Off The Grid Is Not An Option For People Like You And Me Read More »
To the office-goer, freelancing looks like fun. After all, this lifestyle allows someone to wake up at any time of the day and work from anywhere they want. Oh, and they get to pick their own clients. Work life couldn’t get easier than that, right? Wrong. It takes serious discipline and a whole lot of …
Ah, coffee. The name rolls right off the tongue, doesn’t it? If you are a coffee lover like me, you know just how much it makes life easier. All you have to do is drink and BOOM, you are amped up to deal with just about anything. Isn’t it weird that some people don’t …
8 Compelling Reasons To Drink Coffee Every Single Day Of Your Life Read More »
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ― Joseph Campbell If I were still married, last Thursday would have been my third wedding anniversary. However, life has other plans for me as I am freshly divorced instead. But …
My Marriage Is Officially Over – And That’s A Good Thing Read More »
When was the last time someone told you they were busy? Pretty sure you hear it all the time these days, don’t you? Welcome to the age of chronic busyness. Because apparently, not having a personal life has become the new status symbol. I thought that it was something I was only imagining, but then …
Can you remember the last time you had to wait for something you really wanted? If you can’t quite recollect it, you are not alone. Today, a few clicks are all it takes to meet basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, and transportation. While many systems and organizations have upgraded to deliver our need for …
Dispute Is No Less Than A Disease, Says Namita Shah Read More »
In the wake of #TalkToAMuslim, the trending Twitter campaign aimed at countering Islamophobia, there’s a story I know that refuses to be ignored: my story. You see, I am an Indian Muslim and of late, I have been feeling quite unwelcome in my very homeland. Of course, this feeling of alienation isn’t entirely new. Ever …
I am tired of apologizing for being an Indian Muslim Read More »