When someone uses the term smart city, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Self-driving cars? Robots? High-tech infrastructure? I noticed my answer usually has some elements from the episodes of Black Mirror. The sanguine cynic in me sees technological dystopia as a genuine possibility. But, keeping aside the extreme scenarios, the... Continue Reading →
Going to new places opens up a lot of possibilities for us. One might get lost, but that eventually results in the discovery of new paths. Maps and navigation systems help, but not always. Then, the conventional way of asking people directions becomes the only way for you to get to your destination. Now, asking... Continue Reading →
Last year, I finally learnt driving. It did not feel difficult at all. Just like other skills, it needs a lot of practice. During the classes, the instructor, and my father who would sit on the backseat, often pointed out that I am moving the steering wheel even while driving on a straight road. I... Continue Reading →
MC Escher's Drawing Hands. Source: Binghamton University This lithograph was at the reception of my previous workplace. I would find this picture extremely intriguing. On doing a basic Google search, I found that this is a version of a painting by MC Escher (Drawing Hands). In the painting, two hands are drawing each other. To... Continue Reading →
Imagine spotting a desert locust. This guy lives by himself and minds his own business. One day, the weather was nice and moist with apt precipitation and the solitary soul of this locust was on search for food. Behind a lavish cactus, he spots two female friends. Then one thing lead to another and they... Continue Reading →
It is said that death is the ultimate reality of life. It’s where a person’s journey culminates and for those who are losing him/her, the void created can never be filled. The ultimate sacrifices of this life are said to be the ones for which someone puts his/her life at risk. But how would we,... Continue Reading →
Long before Bigg Boss (and Big Brother), there was The Truman Show. The movie was released over two decades ago, in 1998, but I watched it a few days ago. I was amazed to see how some of the ideas that were behind the movie are still very much a part of our lives. As... Continue Reading →
It’s amazing how quick we are to declare some things 'impossible'. Last few months have made us see so many difficult scenarios that most of us have not even imagined. Coronavirus pandemic has turned sceptics’ nightmare into reality. And we are locked down in our homes, the world has also witnessed positive things that we... Continue Reading →
Uske Kad se uska andaza nahin lagaya jaa sakta… Woh aasmaan hai… Magar jhuk ke chalta hai… The personification of elegance of expression is what describes Urdu language to the best. A zillion poets and writers have chosen Urdu to speak their heart out. India has a history written in the language of grace.... Continue Reading →
When a baby takes birth, the first thing he/she is going to do is breath independently sans its mother. All the pain that mother endures during nine months vanishes seeing a healthy baby taking breaths. The little one has an extremely fragile breathing system, nevertheless the air available for breathing is free. But if that... Continue Reading →
The Delphic Sagacity 