2024-03-02 01:38
The days following the car crash were stressful.I was scheduled to resume work the following morning with no time off for 7 straight days. The heavy snowfall had caused significant disr… Read More
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The dictionary does not have a definition for a sentimental idiot, but you know we are real. I actually think there is one in each of us, but yeah, that part of us is reserved for our closest friends and a fortunate few, right?
Well, this blog is a place where you can explore the sensitive side to your soul, through the eyes, ears, words and music of someone who once hated being called a sentimental idiot but now realizes that's its pretty amazing being one.
Welcome to my world.
2023-10-08 00:43
"What was the last thing on your mind when the car went out of control"? My wife asked, ending the long silence in the our room.I thought about it for a few seconds and spoke softly to keep… Read More
2023-06-23 16:08
I like to think of a life as a river.When I compare various facets of a human life to those of a river its hard not to draw parallels.Let me explain.At their origin, when they are only… Read More
2022-12-22 17:53
Jyotsana is a fairly common Indian name. Loosely it translates to 'radiant light', such as that of the moon. When you think about it, names that mean moonlight are quite popular in many… Read More
2022-01-01 05:13
From the very first time I met Joel - way, way back in 1995, I knew that he was a special kid.The only reason I am able to recollect specific events from those days is because my memory of J… Read More
2020-03-26 18:59
My father has a very extended family.I know this because we have almost always managed to 'find' a cousin in every town that we have been with him. I met Nirup - my cousin brother for the fi… Read More
2018-11-19 21:24
My friends often complain when they see me laughing to myself as I stare at my phone.It's not entirely their fault, I don't think it is appropriate to start giggling out of the blue without… Read More
2018-05-22 15:55
Staying true to the source material while trying to recreate the same emotional response in the reader is to me the biggest challenge of writing a new blog. Sometimes it is easy and sometime… Read More
2018-01-01 00:18
"I don't think I'm going to complete my project in time guys". Sherin said.I gave credit to her, at least she was thinking about work.'Biriyani House' was packed that afternoon, we had walke… Read More
2017-12-07 18:22
Steve Jobs biography is an interesting read.It is very evident from page 1 to 656 that Walter Isaacson went above and beyond to present a fact based, accurate depiction of the Apple co-found… Read More
2017-11-26 01:14
One thing I really missed about our first year in medical school was our classroom.I mean it, literally.80% of our subject load in year 2 was based on topics that involved direct patient car… Read More
2017-10-12 01:25
Everything I was wearing that day was brand new, except for Dad’s watch.The ensemble consisted of a striped blue shirt, its long sleeves neatly buttoned at the ends, pleated black pant… Read More
2017-06-18 01:08
“So you’re telling me that the sound waves are coming in a direction different from the train”?Sunil looked very perplexed asking me that question.The most scientific thing… Read More
2017-05-07 00:54
“Put your hands back inside!!!”. My father yells at me from the driver’s seat.Mildly startled by dad’s sudden reaction, I stop surfing the wind outside our car.He mas… Read More
2017-03-01 03:00
I tap my feet when I’m nervous.Just because I try and give it a rhythm, doesn’t mean that those around me like it, most of the time, they dont.On those occasions where I can&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-02-23 04:09
“Do you think Neppo is dreaming?” My brother asked me.Sanjeev George has never been interested in sports, but what am I complaining about? At that time, even I wasn’t into… Read More
2017-01-01 00:11
My brother is responsible for getting me hooked on to a number of things.From TV shows and different genres of music, to the NFL and Ethiopian cuisine, Basil George has impeccable taste and… Read More
2016-12-09 12:28
Radio in India was stuck in limbo for the longest time. All India Radio, more popularly known as Akashvani-the national broadcaster dominated the air-waves for nearly half a c… Read More
2016-11-01 23:50
Skinny Shakeel & Stout Tom, that’s what they called us in school.It’s all our Sanskrit professors’ fault.Mr. Upadhyay, the tall, lanky, perpetually unkempt language exp… Read More
2016-09-24 21:58
I’m about to do something I’ve never done before.Its been a while since I started thinking about it and I’m finally doing it.Today, I’m going to blog on the move.This… Read More
2016-09-01 14:07
June 25, 2009. The day that Michael Jackson died.Some memories are hard to erase.I had just woken up and stepped out of my room when my brother told me the news. If it was anyone else I woul… Read More
2016-07-25 03:52
I remember everything about that day. The time, the place, the weather......even what I had for breakfast in the morning. 'Stop it. Stop it right there Tom. Your memory is good for noth… Read More
2016-06-23 08:44
It's 3 a.m. in the morning and she is awakened by the sound of her phone shaking uncontrollably.She doesn’t fret.Years ago while listing out her fears in her journal she had written do… Read More
2016-06-10 15:31
Mrs Usha was my High school Hindi teacher.She is one of the most sombre people I have ever known in my whole life. To all the students in the school Mrs Usha was kind of a dark horse. W… Read More
2016-06-03 14:15
Mrs Usha was my High school Hindi teacher, she was one of the most sombre people i have ever known in my life, to all the students in the school she was sort of a dark horse, we never could… Read More
2016-06-03 14:15
Mrs Usha was my High school Hindi teacher, she was one of the most sombre people i have ever known in my life, to all the students in the school she was sort of a dark horse, we never could… Read More
2016-05-17 11:40
Bangalore has more than half a dozen nicknames.Garden City, Pensioners Paradise, Silicon Valley of India, these are just the popular ones.Oh well, there are many things that make this c… Read More
2016-04-26 14:48
“Neppo needs the fan and some soft music to fall asleep”.“He’s a dog mom; all he needs to fall asleep is a full stomach”.Napoleon the third, our adorable pet do… Read More
2016-04-07 20:14
"Ma, the rice is clearly overdone". I declare loudly.It's 4:45 in the afternoon. My mother and I are watching a cookery show called 'Taste Time'. The chef has overcooked the basmati rice and… Read More
2016-03-23 09:05
"Ma, the rice is clearly overdone". I declare loudly.It's 4:45 in the afternoon. My mother and I are watching a cookery show called 'Taste Time'. The chef has overcooked the basmati rice and… Read More
2016-03-17 17:42
Have you ever tried writing a song?I used to think poetry was tough, but trust me when I tell you this, songwriting is way harder, believe me, I’ve tried and failed, many times.It does… Read More
2016-02-22 04:22
I have always loved grocery shopping.It is one of those things that hasn’t changed about me in all these years.There is something very pleasant and personal about the experience.You&rs&hell…Read More
2016-01-27 11:32
“You know there's a limit to what the airline will allow you to carry, right”? My brother asks. He is standing next to me, pointing at the things crowding my suitcase.“Mm-h… Read More
2015-12-31 23:41
It is a quiet Thursday night.I have been at home all day, but then, I wanted to stay in.Like most of the other members of our species, after thinking about the many things that I could do su… Read More
2015-11-24 05:56
“You”.Manish appeared startled when Dr. Mohan pointed at him during morning rounds at the hospital.“Yes, you”.In general, he had a tendency to fumble, and now, with D… Read More
2015-10-14 16:03
What’s in your backpack?How much does your life weigh?Imagine for a second that you’re carrying a backpack.I want you to feel the straps on your shoulders.Feel them?Now I want yo… Read More
2015-09-26 20:55
I hate one republic.Wait.I spoke to soon, let me rephrase.I actually love one republic.One moment please, that’s not what I’m getting at, so let me try again.I hate that I love o… Read More
2015-08-30 02:56
“You can say a lot about a man by looking at what he carries in his wallet”.This isn’t a quote by a famous person, not even a line taken from a popular movie and also, I am… Read More
2015-07-01 12:54
Bangalore has a very peculiar weather.It can change instantaneously.Based on weather forecasts and your own personal predictions you may have just planned the best outdoors roof party at you… Read More
2015-05-28 14:49
My mother’s chicken biriyani is legendary.I can think of 5 people just off the top of my head who would rush home putting everything else on hold, if they heard that mom was in the kit… Read More
2015-05-14 13:01
Life can be overwhelming.One day you are cruising through time with a weightless soul and a sense of hope in every breath you take and the very next moment your life can be thrown into total… Read More
2015-03-31 17:01
December 3, 2014.5 minutes to 6 p.m.Its was time for my evening cup of tea.My bag was packed, my appointment at the dentist’s office was booked and I seemed to be all set for a perfect… Read More
2015-03-05 16:39
Have you ever wondered what your special power would be if you got to be a superhero ?I found my answer to the aforementioned question in my second year at med school.We were in the hematolo… Read More
2015-02-02 21:32
“Excuse me; does this bus go to BEL circle”? “Yes”. The conductor said, trying really hard to stay calm as he passed by me in a fully packed blue city bus.It was my s… Read More
2014-12-31 18:54
Bangalore is a beautiful city to be in around Christmas.The air tastes better,the people seem to be a little kinder, the sunshine is just enough to keep me warm and maybe it’s jus… Read More
2014-11-11 04:11
I have always been fascinated by good quotes and like many others things in my life my mother deserves credit for it. As a kid, Every night before I went to sleep she would read to me P… Read More
2014-11-04 17:28
The world around us is constantly changing. We are regularly introduced to newer ways of doing things. From more efficient ways to communicate & faster means of travel to innovative styl… Read More
2014-10-12 16:43
You can be anything you want in this world.Growing up as children this was something every single teacher told us at some point of time or the other, I always thought that it was one of thos… Read More
2014-09-01 10:25
Silver linings playbook was one of the best reviewed films of the year 2012. Produced on a shoe string budget, not only did the movie gross over 230 million dollars worldwide, it also brough… Read More
2014-08-29 10:40
I have believed for a long time now that no matter how old we get to be, our lives are essentially defined by a few exquisite moments that we deeply cherish, great experiences that etch them… Read More
2014-08-16 13:33
Memories are a very fascinating aspect of our minds.Its amazes me how we are able to retain photographic recollections of things, people and experiences from our past , bringing them t… Read More
2014-07-17 11:30
It is funny how some of life’s biggest inspirations and most profound counsel are derived from seemingly routine day to day experiences and conversations.Take for example the true stor… Read More
2014-06-21 12:56
Mrs Usha was my High school Hindi teacher, she was one of the most sombre people i have ever known in my life, to all the students in the school she was sort of a dark horse, we never could… Read More
2014-06-21 12:56
Mrs Usha was my High school Hindi teacher, she was one of the most sombre people i have ever known in my life, to all the students in the school she was sort of a dark horse, we never could… Read More
2014-04-10 05:12
Do you remember the daily assembly at school ?Of course you do.I am also sure that you will be quite familiar with the usual sequence of events involved, the first segment is of course the p… Read More
2014-02-14 09:42
Quietly she stares out of her bedroom window.There’s an empty feeling in her stomach, and with every breath she takes the emptiness inside seems to grow, her eyes are fixed, almost in… Read More
2014-01-21 19:41
I love watching Award ceremonies.I guess my interest in them started at a very young age, 8 to be precise, I was watching the Oscars, the main competitors that year were Mel Gibson’s B… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
‘I Miss You’, three simple words, in fact this statement is often shortened to ‘I mis u’- Just 5 letters.Short, sweet and yet, very powerful words.When I think… Read More
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