I recently came across the Gaia hypothesis, though in a slightly different context and not as a recommendation of the hypothesis itself. I read about the hypothesis out of curiosity however, which makes an interesting topic. The hypothesis was formulated by James E Lovelock in 1970s. He claimed that the earth operates like one huge living, … Continue reading Gaia fights back
Musings
Hope is a good thing
“Remember. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” These famous words from Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption are not hollow words. You have to witness something extraordinary to resonate with and start believing in these words. I can’t give too much away about my experience … Continue reading Hope is a good thing
Get Your Rhytm Now
Last week, a colleague and I were chatting about professional certifications. She asked me if I want to complete a specific one in near future; and I said I would certainly attempt it before I grow too old and grappling with Alzheimer’s. Clearly, it was just a casual banter at work, but later got me … Continue reading Get Your Rhytm Now
2020 Musings
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
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
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
A Beautiful Mind
Re-publishing my post from a few years back, as a tribute to the great John Nash. A Beautiful Mind, released a few years back is a movie based on a true story. The protagonist John Nash was a mathematician, who found his life turned into a complicated expedition due to schizophrenia. He was haunted by … Continue reading A Beautiful Mind
The sound of thought 