“ I know life is what you make it, and I have tried to make the best of mine “, these are the words of a man, whose life has been as incredible as it can get. Grit, courage, and determination would be understatements while describing the personality and true spirit of Tommy McAuliffe, a Golfer withContinue reading “Tommy : The Incredible”
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‘ Not Enough In The Tank ‘
Jacinda Ardem, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, announced her departure from the highest office of her country. She would be leaving next month and handing over the baton to one of her colleagues to steer the country forward. Her 5 year tenure coming to an end. The interesting part is that Jacinda Ardem became the youngestContinue reading “‘ Not Enough In The Tank ‘”
Heart v/s Mind : An Eternal Tussle
The Mind asks questions, the Heart answers. The Mind calculates, the Heart simplifies. The Mind is restless, the Heart comforts. There is an ideological difference between the Mind and the Heart and the lucky ones are those who are able to get their Mind and their Heart together in a straight line. However the lesserContinue reading “Heart v/s Mind : An Eternal Tussle”
A Season of Layoffs
The past few months have witnessed several reports of employee layoffs in India and beyond. During the pandemic people suffered not only with the disease but its devastating aftermath on the economy leading to a severe stress on employment. There were major layoffs and job losses and an unprecedented situation prevailed, never seen by the existingContinue reading “A Season of Layoffs“
A Postman, A Beetle & A Pizza Delivered
In the year 1960, two brothers Tom and James Monaghan bought a Pizza eatery in Michigan by borrowing $900. The eatery named DomiNick owned by Dominic DeVarti was located near the Eastern Michigan University at the West Cross Street and catered to both students and residents alike. Pizzas were sold at the eatery only and inContinue reading “A Postman, A Beetle & A Pizza Delivered“
The Table Fan
It was the 15th of August 1947, the country had gained Independence. An atmosphere of jubilation had swept the nation. An elated 13 year old Kabir stood in his school compound queued up in a disciplined manner waiting for sweets to be distributed. He was one of the most brilliant students of the school, notContinue reading “The Table Fan”
The Pocket Rocket Mum
Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, the USA is in the news these days as it is hosting the 18th edition of The World Athletic Championships, one of the major international sporting events of 2022. ‘ Feel the Glory ‘, the motto of the event this year has been exemplified by a performance so rare and exquisiteContinue reading “The Pocket Rocket Mum”
Mighty Ernie & the 3 Ds
Ernestine Shepherd’s story is one of determination, dedication and discipline. The 3 Ds as I would put in are much easier said than practiced and even for the most sincere and focused, the 3 Ds take some getting. However, when it comes to Ernestine Shepherd she has literally aced them. This is a story of a simpleContinue reading “Mighty Ernie & the 3 Ds”
Magic from Radha Daga
Once while travelling on an early morning Indigo Flight I got the opportunity to try the Magic Upma*. Since it was breakfast time and Upma being a light and nourishing dish, I thought it best to have one. With hot water poured into the granular Upma mix I waited for a few minutes before I removedContinue reading “Magic from Radha Daga”
My Good Old Friend
A few years ago an elderly man dressed in a white kurta and dhoti rang the bell of our house. He was a farmer and was looking to take up an assignment of maintaining lawns and gardens. Incidentally the gardener who was associated with us had become extremely irregular and had not paid a visitContinue reading “My Good Old Friend”