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A Moment with the Universe

The sky is a brilliant blazing blue. All traces of yesterday’s human activity on the slopes of the mountains have been wiped clean. It snowed heavily last night. The beauty of this sparkling white landscape all around me is pristine, eternal. These sun-washed mountains, interlocked in a web of snow fields and blue-veined glaciers is a sight I know I’ll recall over and over again in my waking hours and in my dreams. It is unforgettable.

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8 Steps To A Simple And Happy Life

8 Steps To A Simple And Happy Life

Have you had a meal and not remember much of the meal till you realize the plate is empty ? Have you forgotten where you parked ? Have you wondered which road you took after driving there yourself ? Most of us have. Most of us were also doing at least one more thing when [...]

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A Box Of Saffron…

A Box Of Saffron…

Compulsively, I checked my email before I headed out for a team dinner. I had a mail from my brother with a subject “Package Received”. Being happy to note that, I skimmed thru the rest of the contents which was about the well being of my family back home in India. I then rushed out. Being late, I slipped into a [...]

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Karma And The Desperate Housewife

Karma And The Desperate Housewife

In the past, whenever I needed a jolt of inspiration, I have often turned to a pricey self-help book by a motivational speaker or dark chocolate. The books, laden with cliches and platitudes were helpful in parts if any at all ; worse with the chocolates ! Lately, some very unlikely sources have been helping me [...]

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