The metamorphosis from a Historian to a Poet — After spending 50+ years on the planet, I am just living for myself and enjoying every moment. I’ll like to call myself a student of life. Being born in an intellectually wealthy family in India’s most culturally diverse cities, Lucknow, gave me a clear perspective that knowledge leads to success…

In response to Dancing Elephants prompt 1 of Life Column I don’t impart words of wisdom nor offer nuggets of advice to anyone, including my children. I follow this philosophy after being misunderstood, misquoted, and misrepresented by numerous individuals and on several personal and professional occasions. Being a historian, I…

A cat’s perspective — Hiya. 😻 I’m back with the latest gems from the wisdom chest. You must have read a lot of love poems from us in the last few weeks. Love seems to be a deliberate choice.❤️❤️ Seriously, amid hate, failures, and losses, we could only rise with love. Only love can…

Rescues even the rustiest hearts — Love comes to us in mysterious ways. Love solves our problems in glorious ways. Love fills the void of lifetimes. Love helps the healing process. Nurturing our wounded hearts with tender care. Supporting our existence with togetherness. Fulfilling our dreams one day at a time. …

Falling and being in love is everything If one is tired of being alone. If one is scared of living alone. If one is sad about the prospect of being alone. If one is terrified of facing death alone. If the weary heart doesn’t want the attention anymore. If random encounters…

Men in blue- thank you Love isn’t conditional. Love doesn’t set restrictions. Love doesn’t care about achievements. Love shines more brightly in dark moments. Love is never discouraged. Love is never disappointed. Love is never demoralized. Love is never less than perfect. Love softens the blows of fate. Love perseveres through…

The representation of the unrepresented — How do we tackle unprecedented hate? How do we reconcile with the hateful forces? How do we contemplate living in a hate-filled world? When everything about our existence is abhorred? Habitat is destroyed. Identity is obliterated. Dignity is snatched away. Even death cannot satisfy the hatred. Love doesn’t stand a…

The champions of the World Cup I’m distracted and can’t focus. I’m nervous and can’t relax. I’m tired but can’t sleep. I’m excited and tense. They better be in the best form. They better show their best skills. They better stun with their moves. They better not disappoint me. I’m…

Unexpected and swift — Death is so final. Death is so powerful. It separates the body from the soul. It ends every worldly connection. Taking one to an unknown destination. Transporting to an unreal realm. No one really knows what exists there. Nothingness for eternity or something else. Life makes the death an afterthought. Life…