Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Helping Let Go……Simple Funeral Etiquette
Death is the biggest universal truth, and yet, there is never a right time to let go of a loved one. The trauma can take years to heal, and the void is almost never filled. Grief is personal, and very relative. It takes a whole lot of ‘one day at a time’ efforts to trudge…
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It’s Bloodline Bandra men, bleddy bugger!
I was tuned in to Radio One, as usual, that morning. Hrishikay welcomed his guest, an author, Godfrey Joseph Pereira. Two minutes into the conversation, I was hooked on to his book Bloodline Bandra and his people stories. He talked about the East Indians, a community I interacted with, almost, on a daily basis, and of Pali village,…
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Raise your voice for #1000Speak
Madhumita is my friend of almost 4 years. We meet occasionally, chat up a few minutes, and then I rush off to the direction I am headed in. Over time, we have become to each other ‘that face in the crowd that we recognize’. A smile is my silent acknowledgement, loud clapping is hers. Madhumita…
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Beyond the Lunchbox
My mom was a worried woman. Her firstborn refused to conform to the ‘wise ways of the world’. You know the kinds that expect girls to behave in a morally sanctioned code that makes them perfect marriage material – the cook, clean, sew, and domicile kinds. No, nothing wrong with the ones who choose to do…
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AIB Roast, what were you thinking?
I would be lying if I say I don’t cuss. In fact, it is a grammatical part of my life. There are times I can express myself explicitly only with an expletive. Don’t judge me, I’m Punjabi by birth. So, there, I have confessed I am a sinner. Ergo, clearly, I can’t pick the first stone…
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Take Care with Garnier Pure Active Neem
Teenagers have it rough with a capital T. Well, puberty has never been kind to most. Changes that are physical, emotional, intellectual, and psychological arrive unannounced. It is a ‘difficult to comprehend’ kinda phase. Having said that, the other side, believe me, could put warring nations to shame. Because the one thing more strenuous than…
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MasterChef Style Royal Cooking
I hate cooking. And anyone, who knows me at all, can attest this to be nothing but the truth. But you know how they say genes skip a generation, right? So, ya, in short, the princess loves the kitchen and all that comes with it, making her maternal grandma weep tears of long-lost joy. And…
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Tisca Chopra asks – Acting Smart?
This one is way overdue, but I had to to give it all the time it needed. Besides what’s the point of churning out a launch cum book review post if you ain’t gonna tell it like it is. So here goes. It all started with a blog interview with Tisca Chopra by the soft spoken Kiran…
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Versova Koli Sea Food Festival – An Encore
Missed the Versova Koli Sea Food Festival yet again? Fear not, for I have a visual treat planned for you. And in fact, in anticipation of all the traffic Google is gonna throw my way, next year, same time, I have the answers to all your questions. Well, most. Yes, I can be organized at times,…
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Are Online Games your Digital Destiny?
This could be the template of so many random chats I’ve had with strangers. All while playing instant online games. “Hi. Where are you from?” “India. And you? “USA. Good luck.” “GL.” “Oh nicely done.” “I just got lucky I guess.” “Good game. Congrats” “Thanks. Well played.” *Logged off* Guess the Sketch and Scrabble have…
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