Not all notes of a piano sound the same. Not all poems rhyme. Not all stories end the way we want them to. But clearly, they exist for a purpose. Life is as much about not knowing, as it is about the typical, run-of-the-mill, unremarkable events. 2020 was one such year. It came with the … Continue reading 2020 Musings
Author: Sameer Iyer
The pandemic and networking sites
Logging in to professional networking sites such as LinkedIn these days needs loads of courage. The timeline is full of posts about people who have lost their jobs due to the COVID19 pandemic. And despite having skills that usually would get jobs easily, many people are unable to gain employment. Some experiences are so eerie … Continue reading The pandemic and networking sites
Goodbye, Dhoni.
Some questions will never get answered. Among such mysteries, one is MS Dhoni. Why did he not announce his retirement at the peak of his career - or at least while he was still an asset for his team - is quite a riddle to solve. He hasn't been in plans for last few seasons … Continue reading Goodbye, Dhoni.
My salute goes to him too!
Surely this man hasn't heard of John F Kennedy who famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country”. But he is a living example of this eternal phrase. He neither pays taxes, nor contributes to the nation's economic growth in a significant way. … Continue reading My salute goes to him too!
Sushant & the Social Media
No wonder the ruling elite across the world want to regulate the social media. It not only can expose their hypocrisy in flash, but also can provide a platform for the masses like never before. The SC judgement to hand over the #SushantSinghRajputCase to the CBI was a result of one such people's movement. The … Continue reading Sushant & the Social Media
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An encounter of souls
The Arrival He walked through the sprawling lawns and was soon in front of the massive double doors. The place reflected serenity and he felt at ease, as he pushed through the doors and walked inside. As he walked up to the only person sitting behind a huge desk, the gentleman looked up and said, … Continue reading An encounter of souls
President Kalam – Superstar lost
Ever wondered what kind of superstars influence our lives? Particularly in a positive sense? Ideally, you would assume such people to be from the political system of the country, because they define and design our country’s current and future. They could even be inventors, wealth creators, artists, or even absolute common beings. What makes them … Continue reading President Kalam – Superstar lost
The sound of thought 