This is the first book i have read by this author (Yual Noah Harari). I have not read Sapiens and Homo deus by same author yet. But i think, it did not matter. We get in to this world as a naive child. Start to learn very slowly, start to see through our parents eyes. … Continue reading 21 Lessons for the 21st Century – Book
Trip to Pulicat Lake
This was long pending trip since the monsoon. Finally went in the first week of Feb to see the lake mostly dried out and empty. Pulicat lake is filled with monsoon water from 3 different lakes of Tamil Nadu and Andhra. It slowly drains to the Bay of Bengal in few months. When we went, … Continue reading Trip to Pulicat Lake
Food
As a child and even in the years later, food was only to satisfy hunger. Special items as a child would be limited to few items that gets cooked by mom's hand and rarely cooked at home. Sweets and Savories are for festivals. Snacks are limited to local supplies of fruits. Meat was consumed on … Continue reading Food
Fresh Air!
Early morning is the most special part of the day. Getting out of home for a walk by 6 am, makes the day perfect. It keeps the day fresh and peaceful irrespective of how hectic it is going to be. How ever critical the work is going to be. When the morning breeze touches you, … Continue reading Fresh Air!
Trip to Vedanthangal
This is my second trip to Vedanthangal. Previous visit was close to 10 years back but then, the place remains the same and its serenity is maintained. We were there in the evening and the place was buzzing with birds. People over there say there must be around 40K birds, most of which are migrated … Continue reading Trip to Vedanthangal
The Brain – Book
This book written by neuroscientist David Eagleman is the story about you, as the tag line says. It is all in the brain, is something known. How and why, this book clearly walks us through. Books starts with a thoughtful sentence, "who you are depends on where you have been". While the author explains the … Continue reading The Brain – Book
Walking in Clouds – Book
Some books open up inside of you. It is not about the book itself but rather the topics it touches and how it open up avenues for your dream. Himalayas has always been dreamy mountain range. Never thought of going there, may be no motivation to aim for it. First it occurred, when reading JM's … Continue reading Walking in Clouds – Book
How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! – Book
This book found me when we watched an interview of director Vetrimaran. This is a small book of 250 pages but totally packed with nutrition to the mind, a mind that is ready to listen and take care of the body. Author Paul Chek is a holistic health practitioner and he has other titles too … Continue reading How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! – Book
Trip to Munnar – Part 3
Day 3 started with visit to Spice Garden at 'Greenland spices and ayurvedics'. There are many spice gardens in this surrounding and all has guided tour of the garden. Our guide walked us through different spice, herbs and medicinal plants in the garden. Starting with Pepper, Elachi,Cocoa, Sithirathai (Lesser galangal), Nutmeg, Kalvaazhai, medicinal turmeric, clove … Continue reading Trip to Munnar – Part 3
Trip to Munnar – Part 1
Its been some time that we travelled. Covid paused many things, one of it - Trips. Was in Munnar for few days trip. Glad to see, tourist spots are back to pre-covid days. Hopefully this remains (lock down news already popping in!). First day (after all internal struggles, i wonder how couple with kids travel … Continue reading Trip to Munnar – Part 1