Writing again today on one of my favorite topics: languages š Iād like to reiterate again that itās essential for Indians to learn at least one Indian language proficiently, in addition to English. And, if theyāre in an environment where theyāre exposed to more than one Indian language, they should try to pick up as…
Month: January 2018
On Indian Languages
Decided to write on this topic today, because my previous article on this topic titled āShould Indians bother to learn Indian languagesā was much appreciated on Facebook. If youāre interested in this topic, please read my earlier article as well, because this is a continuation, and I wonāt be repeating the earlier ideas. I like…
Should Indians bother to learn Indian languages?
Recently attended a talk by Prof. Neelam Mansingh (Padmashri Awardee, theater artist and Professor at Panjab University), found it very inspiring and informative, and would like to share the gist of it with you. Prof. Mansingh started by talking about how studying or spending time on “art” might not get you a job or…
In Memoriam…
Am going to soon move to another city and shift into another apartment. Have been busy sorting things out and cleaning up in that context. It’s simply amazing how much clutter we accumulate over time, and how difficult it is to declutter. Was reading some online tips and one great idea was to “digitize to…
It’s good to be a Spendthrift!
In general, we end up discovering that most things in life that feel good (eating sweets, drinking alcohol, staying up late etc. ) are bad for you š š However, I’ve finally discovered something that feels good, is good for you, and for the economy – spending!! A man who spends contributes more to society…
Why we write poetry?
Poetry is the subject closest to my heart and I feel happiest when Iām either writing it or about it. Wrote an earlier post on how a great poem might be defined and evaluated. In this post, Iād like to write about why poetry is written. The best possible reason to write poetry is of…
Benefits of Positive Emotions
We frequently come across diet and lifestyle tips that stress on making healthy food choicesĀ and doing regular exercise to remain fit. However, a good diet and exercise are not enough and we can further improve our fitness by cultivating a āpositive attitudeā – because a healthy mind leads to a healthy body. Itās now an…
A Poem for Inspiration!
Happy 2018!! Hope you’re all enjoying the New Year!Ā šĀ š This is the time we’re all trying to turn over a new leaf and make some positive changes, overcome bad habits and write a brand new chapter in our lives. However, research has shown that most people will break most of their resolutions within a…