In a scene from the movie Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer (played by Brad Pitt) and the Dalai Lama (played by Bhutanese actor Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk) get into an intimate conversation. The latter asks Heinrich what he likes most about climbing. Henrich pensively answers that it is the simplicity that attracts him to the … Continue reading An Individual’s Search for Solace: Becoming a Mountain was a Special Narrative
Happiness: The Young Monks of Spiti
Away from the chaos and cacophony of modern civilization lies a land—a haven tucked in a corner, protected under the shadow of snow clad Himalayas. The barren terrain and dry riverbed lay exposed to the azure sky, with patches of vegetation emerging here and there. As you drive through the stark landscape, with occasional sight … Continue reading Happiness: The Young Monks of Spiti
Jaipur Blue Pottery: Learn this Indo-Persian Art before it fades into oblivion
A Familial Promise “We are the 9th generation of this family. We continue to make blue pottery, a traditional business that has been passed down from our predecessors. The trade is our livelihood, but it is our willingness and dedication to nurture and spread this unique art than anything else that motivates us to pursue,” … Continue reading Jaipur Blue Pottery: Learn this Indo-Persian Art before it fades into oblivion
Perky Beans: Pokhara’s way to treat its Coffee Lovers
This café was a pleasant discovery for us. Breakfast and cappuccinos became our morning fix, and sipping honey lemon tea in the evenings had become a ritual. We whiled away the crisp, sunny afternoons reading books, just the way my husband and I had dreamed of doing. Perky Beans turned out to be one of … Continue reading Perky Beans: Pokhara’s way to treat its Coffee Lovers
Let the Grownups Learn Some Magic: The Secret Garden teaches you how
This children’s classic reminds me of miracles that I, as a child, used to believe are for real, that I always thought were accessible in the blink of an eye. Then I realize how as an adult, rationality has become our way of living, cynical we often are, doubting the good things that come our … Continue reading Let the Grownups Learn Some Magic: The Secret Garden teaches you how
The magical things in our daily lives: Ruskin Bond’s A Book of Simple Living has heartwarming tales to tell you
In a simple language that also reflects his austere way of life, Ruskin Bond has delightfully shared the wisdom he had learned along the way, few memories from his childhood, the daily encounters with his surroundings and the people in his book, which is a collection of his notes - A Book of Simple Living. … Continue reading The magical things in our daily lives: Ruskin Bond’s A Book of Simple Living has heartwarming tales to tell you
That Father’s tiny habits liberated a vast world for his daughter
My father taught me to live life with wonder, hope, joy, and self-assurance. I realize that it was never a deliberate effort on his part to impart these lessons to me; they had always been an extension of his personality. He probably never felt the need to teach me anything different. His teachings always reflected … Continue reading That Father’s tiny habits liberated a vast world for his daughter
Of Birds, Bees & Books: The Literati Bookshop & Cafe in Goa Had All My Heart
The days were balmy, the clouds had strewn itself across the sky and the sun would sporadically play peek-a-boo, the tropical dampness could be felt on the skin all day at this time of the year. This was the month of May. Yet there were moments of respite when the cool wind would blow my … Continue reading Of Birds, Bees & Books: The Literati Bookshop & Cafe in Goa Had All My Heart
Make your life 10x happier with 5 simple rituals
Sometimes we don’t know what will make us happy. And this is a feeling that must be universal. It cannot be a single man’s obsession and persuasion of fulfillment and joy. We all are perpetually on a quest for the ultimate purpose of life. Yet, many of us are lost, adrift in complexities of daily … Continue reading Make your life 10x happier with 5 simple rituals
The Fountainhead: Worshiping Man’s Greatest achievements and the Spirit of not giving up
Recreating a seminal work like this is a tough business. It stands as an extraordinary entity of its own – like a standalone giant monolith. Like Stonehenge, if I have to give you a visual idea. Published in 1943, rejected by twelve publishers, The Fountainhead was ahead of its time – whether in regard to … Continue reading The Fountainhead: Worshiping Man’s Greatest achievements and the Spirit of not giving up
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