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Posted on 30 Apr 2011 under Essays
This one’s about a couple of books I’ve just read or am in the process of reading. First up, Joseph Heller’s Catch 22. The supposedly funniest book of all time, according to me, was a little overrated. For most of the book, I found myself asking “Why?”. Why is this book so hyped up? Why has [...]
Posted on 28 Apr 2011 under Rants
Appearances and impression management can take you a long way in life. Be seen as someone pleasant and nice, and people will flock to you, even if you aren’t. Be seen as intelligent, hard-working and sincere even if you’re only pretending, and you will get a lot of (possibly undue) credit. But it’s really sad [...]
Posted on 25 Apr 2011 under Life
Recently, my trusted companions, the love of my life, my earphones … stopped working. Having faithfully served me for … I don’t remember how long (but more than 2 years for sure), the left earphone stopped working a few days back. I spent some time going through eBay and trying to see if I could [...]
Posted on 19 Apr 2011 under Random
People will let you down, someday, in their own way. Because people are humans (most of them), and the underlying characteristic of humans is that we are imperfect. These imperfections cause mistakes. Mistakes lead to hurt, anger, disappointment. This is just the way things are. You can thank me now for stating an obvious conclusion [...]
Posted on 10 Apr 2011 under Random
Whenever something big happens in my life, I normally take some time before reacting. It takes a while for things to “sink in”, so to speak. I’m not sure why this is. Sometimes, it can take days, like when my time at XLRI was coming to an end. A lot of times, when something happens, [...]
Posted on 03 Apr 2011 under Random
A few years ago, I was watching the Brazilian Grand Prix on TV, knowing that Felipe Massa had an outside chance of winning the Drivers’ Championship. I watched it from start to end, with every twist of fate pounding in my heart. I watched the last lap with bated breath. As Massa crossed the line [...]
Posted on 01 Apr 2011 under Random
Hey yo, ssup? i’ve decided dat language needs 2 evolv. So ah’m gunna start ryting lyk dis frm 2day bcos it takes less spc & tym. Get wid da tyms, dude!!!!1.4.
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