• A Lonely World Made Lonelier
    Contemplation

    A Lonely World Made Lonelier

    August 8, 2021 - By 

    A Lonely World Made Lonelier : Who would have thought that, in the span of a year, our lives would be changed so drastically? Things that were part of our everyday lives before now seem daunting as we are faced with the anxiety of catching the virus. The virus I am talking about is, of course, Covid-19, which has greatly impacted economies, businesses, how we live our lives and especially, education. In March 2020, we saw the lockdown as a relief for not having to go to school or university. But as the months went by, we grew wearier of…

  • Contemplation

    Delightful disclosures

    May 2, 2020 - By 

    I do not know if this is being politically right or wrong, nevertheless, living in home, locked down for almost two months, has been one of my most rewarding experiences. I spent literally 24/7 with my son as I used to when he was a little baby, in my arms. But this time it is better, as he communicates, responds, protests, accepts and participates. Also never spent so much time after the home, looking after it, cleaning it, deep cleaning it. Lastly but most obvious, never I dared to imagine, neither I ever wanted to be locked down with my…

  • Earth through lenses

    A week in the land of the thunder dragon

    July 19, 2017 - By 

    [ A week in the land of the thunder dragon ] If you have read the previous blog on basics of going to Bhutan, you already should know the practical details of the preparation. As you fly, make sure your driver is ready at the airport, if not, you can hire a car from the airport like any other country, do not fret. Our trip was a week long leisure trip, that prioritized only on, how I want things to be. The trip had wild adventures, leisure cafe hangout and people watching, visiting the important places and above all lots…

  • Tête-à-tête with tea

    Tea Ceremony: Office green tea

    October 2, 2015 - By 

    [ Tea Ceremony: Office green tea ] My brother is out for a vacation and I am left alone to do the tea story for this week. As I have very little tea exposure, thus I have decided to talk about the green tea I drink in office. In fact it was the last bag of tea from that lot. My sweet colleague Shiropa gave me few bags of green tea few months back. I used to drink that, once in a while in office. Like most green teas, it was very refreshing and also had a strong taste. In…