A data-backed reflection on obsession, unread pages, and finding purpose in sharing I always had a dream of setting up a library. Once I started earning, I found myself hoarding books in no time—visiting Crossword whenever possible and picking up titles with appealing covers or names that caught my attention. I began with self-help and… Read More What My Book Shelf Taught Me
A place where tradition breathes, culture thrives, and community is the soul December 2024I happened to experience one of the most memorable and fascinating trips of my life so far—a journey into the Land of the Nagas: Nagaland, also known as the land of festivals. I joined a fixed departure group organized by Chalo Hoppo.… Read More Nagaland: A land of Festivals
While listening to Yuval Noah Harari’s interview, The Book of My Life with Yuval Noah Harari, I became curious about the concept of biological dramas that he frequently mentioned. This led me to further exploration and reading to gain a deeper understanding. Below are my key takeaways. Yuval Noah Harari discusses “biological dramas” in contrast… Read More Biological Dramas
At a recent family gathering at my place, a cousin of mine initiated a discussion about the people-pleasing behavior within our family. Interestingly, I didn’t perceive this behavior as people-pleasing; rather, I saw it as a form of validation or perhaps an individual’s way of making a difference in someone else’s life—contributing to something beyond… Read More Understanding Tribal Validation in Modern Life
A couple of years ago, I attended an introductory course on Buddhism at Tushita. During that time, I happened to attend a session on mental balance and well-being by Glen Svensson, which was quite insightful. Below is a brief summary of my takeaways and the key points that stood out for me. The talk was… Read More Mental balance and Well being
The Purpose of Life: Insights from a Coursera Course The question of life’s purpose has always fascinated humans, and I am no exception to its mystery. In recent times, witnessing birth and death up close has made it even more intriguing. I have spent considerable time reading about it, and during this journey, I came… Read More The Purpose of Life
This book is an absolute delight—everything I have ever dreamed of: a bookshop, books, coffee, and a sense of community. It is a treat for the imagination, offering an escape from our fast-paced world, where success is often measured by how busy and productive we are. Before we know it, we start measuring ourselves by… Read More Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop
I thought minimal use of plastic and composting kitchen waste were the only means for an individual to contribute to sustainability until I came across an online course on sustainability by Azim Premji University. This course opened up the whole new world to me. It’s a well-designed course which provides an introduction to sustainability within… Read More Online Course on Sustainability
Urvi goes experimenting 