Tales and yarns are but an extension of our world. They are an escape from reality, and symbolise our fears and hopes. We pour ourselves into the stories we tell and write, and it is through stories we often speak to others. This blog is a celebration of all stories that I have the fortune to cross, and a bit of obsessive analysis of my own self through these tales. These pages also serve as a writing pad for my own musings - poems, short stories, and the like.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Tale Share: The Etymology of Chivalry
This is an essay that won a national prize, so I am wondering exactly what the system of government in their country would be. My view do not match with those of the author of the following essay. In fact I disagree vehemently. Character should, and must not be attributed where it is not deserved. The only reason I am sharing this is because I have not seen so many sexist ideologies existing simultaneously in one article.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Musings: How to Best Lose your Health and Weight
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Disclaimer,
Health,
Hoax,
Hygiene,
Mock Ad,
Musings,
Own,
Sarcasm,
Weight Loss
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tale Share: Spirituality, Halo or Hoax
The following is a speech by famous lyricist and script writer Javed Akhtar, about whom you can read here. He gave this speech at the India Today Conclave in 2005. To read the counter argument made by Sri Sri Ravishankar, click here. What strikes me most about these twin arguments, that in trying to be expansive in their critique (and subsequent defense) of spirituality, they restrict the definition of the concept in itself. Of course, one cannot possibly debate about spirituality if not put in any context.
I, an avowed atheist, needless to say, agree with Javed Akhtar's point of view. To read his speech, and form your own opinions on the matter, read on. Ps. Do leave your views in the comments.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Creative poetry: Look at You, Smiling
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creative poetry,
Crush,
Growing Up,
Love,
Noodles,
Own,
Pain,
Sad,
Slurp
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Creative Poetry: I'm Loving Angels Instead
We've all had crushes we've not acted upon. We all have felt that small tinge of pain and shame when we can't approach the object of our affection, of when we didn't receive the attention of one we desired. This poem attempts to touch upon those feelings.
Ps. It seems I have the flair for the dramatic. Does this make me a romantic - in the literary sense?
Labels:
Angels,
creative poetry,
Crush,
Drama,
Growing Up,
Love,
Own,
Poem,
Romanticism
Monday, January 25, 2010
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