Creative Poetry: Life

Here's a simple exercise. Define life, or describe it, in one word. Not simple is it? Well, how about if I asked you to list all words you think associated itself with life. What all words can you think of that remind you of life when you hear them? Here is an attempt I made at this exercise.

Musings: Morals in Cynicism

Do I miss debating or what!? Still an angry person, clearly. It's been years since we fought over movies, but this is a good reminder of it. Perhaps more should be healthy for us. Read on for an entertaining time.

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.

Creative Poetry: The Emo in Everyone

One of my first poems. I guess I was going through a really dark phase in my life, because this person I cannot recognise. And yet, it is my past, and who I am today is informed by it in part at least. So read on.