We Indians love brands. Rather, we are obsessed with brands. So much that we identify products by name of a certain brand. So Zandu becomes a generic term for all the balms and cold-drinks are fondly addressed as Pepsi-Cola. Its only our immense affection towards the brands that local manufacturers come up with something as... Continue Reading →
Stories from Bharat Darshan 1: Buddha
Buddha forms an integral part of the culture of Bihar. Patna has a ‘Buddha Smriti Park’. It is a complex which recounts the life and times of Buddha. The park has a Stupa with Buddhist relics from Japan, Myanmar, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand, the Meditation unit and a picture-sculpture gallery. It also has... Continue Reading →
A to Z of Bharat Darshan.
Bharat Darshan: Perhaps the most glamorous part of training. Its definitely exciting to explore the lengths and breadths of a country which is as good as a sub-continent. But giving a deeper thought, it was more of an opportunity to study the idea of India in nuances, by observing places and people. Not to forget,... Continue Reading →
Facing Civil Services Interview
With the score in Mains getting lower and lower each year, importance of Personality Test or simply Interview is also increasing. It’s possible to score good with proper direction and some smart work.
Looking beyond the game
So this is it. Germany are the World Champions in Football now. FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brasil was a big success in many aspects. Right from the outset it was all about twists and surprises including unceremonious exits of 2006 and 2014 champions. And the grand finale was befitting to be one. It was... Continue Reading →
Serendipity
      As legend has it, one day in 2737 B.C. the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung was boiling drinking water over an open fire, believing that those who drank boiled water were healthier. Some leaves from a nearby Camellia sinensis plant floated into the pot. The emperor drank the mixture and declared it gave... Continue Reading →
Reflections
While I was gazing my image in the waters, I threw a stone to hear some clatters, The ripples were there, like my inner turmoil, Looked like all the water was to boil, And soon it settled, as if there was no strife, And taught to me a lesson of life, Stones will be thrown,... Continue Reading →