First, do not think of how you "failed others." If you're not fighting the good fight for yourself and yourself only, you're not fighting for the right reason. Seeking validation from others is a path down self-deception and ignorance. He is most at peace with himself who seeks only his own approval. Second, focus less … Continue reading STOIC WAY TO DEAL WITH FAILURE
Dear Kobe…
Dear Kobe, I never liked you while you were playing. Probably because you were not my first introduction to basketball. In fact, I rarely watched Lakers games live. Being a Curry fan myself, I got a bit too lost in the Warriors 73-9 season of 2015-16. Also, you had your Achilles ruptured a couple of … Continue reading Dear Kobe…
‘Bandi Te Bardi O Yaar’| Khwaja Ghulam Farid (Lyrics + Translation)
After more than two years of endless scrounging YouTube like a madman, I was starting to get a feeling that this might just be the end of the tunnel. There you go, you've finally listened to almost every single one of his recorded performances, my brain was starting to tell me. And then I found … Continue reading ‘Bandi Te Bardi O Yaar’| Khwaja Ghulam Farid (Lyrics + Translation)
The ‘Missing’ Temples of Mahabalipuram
Did you know that the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram is also called, though not by many as "The land of Seven Pagodas"? Mahabalipuram on the Map of India If the term "Pagoda" is not familiar to you, I'll give a small hint. The Konark Sun temple has the nickname 'Black Pagoda' while the Puri Jagannath … Continue reading The ‘Missing’ Temples of Mahabalipuram
Civil Services Mains– 2018 (QUESTION PAPER)
Hey Guys !!! Here are all the questions asked in Civil Services (Mains) Examination- 2018, conducted as per the below schedule. The post includes all the questions asked in GS - I, II, III, IV and the Essay Paper. ESSAY PAPER: UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018 SECTION – A alternative technologies for a … Continue reading Civil Services Mains– 2018 (QUESTION PAPER)