Welcome! 🥳
Hi there! I’m Kushal and this is my little corner on the World Wide Web and the guy on the other side of the screen.
I’m a Learner who Dreams and a Dreamer who Writes.
I started this blog because of a ‘lightbulb moment’ in my head where I felt guilty of reading books and keep all the knowledge with me. In this blog I share my experiences with books, write about what I learnt in them and sometimes sneak in my creative side as well. I write for the sheer joy of knowing what I write could be of value to someone. I tried to create a space where you can learn and gain insights on many things.
If you’re looking to learn about writing and blogging, or have no time to read books but wish to gain valuable nuggets from them or just sit back, relax and read a few stories and poem, this blog has you sorted. I’m working on quite a few things which might interest you! 😎
What I am working on?
- You can find Book Reviews and Notes of the books I read.
- A comprehensive list of books I am trying to read from every country in the world in Project Cross Borders and every book from each state in India in Project India.
- A few Short Stories and Poems that really excite me. (Most people don’t expect the endings though :P)
- On this website, I also write on productivity, travel, cycling and some general advice in my How To section.
- I write about the Environment as well which is something I believe is something all of us can benefit from.
📚 My recent Book Reviews and Notes!
Perfume | Patrick Süskind | Book Review
Some books smell of greatness!
Some books are masterpieces!
Some books are meant to be craved for!
Perfume is one of them!
Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe | Benjamin Alire Sáenz | Book Review
If you wish to read a beautifully written book, with a simple but gripping story about two teens figuring out their life. This is the one you ought to pick up. NOW.
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Lucy | Jamaica Kincaid | Book Review
This book is a deep dive into philisophies of life, growing up to the realities of adulthood as everything people are taught as children breaks down questioning us if there is ever a right way to parenting.
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Give and Take | Adam Grant | Book Review
A powerful non-fiction book that reads like fiction breaking stereotypes about givers ending at the bottom of the growth ladder.
Read More✍ My Recent Writings
Waking Up to the Ghosts of the Morning | Short Story
When the alarms start blaring and lights turn on, that’s when the ghosts come out.
No longer confined to nights and full moons they haunt mercilessly with smiles…
And the fate of a family is at stake.
I’m Fine | Short Story
It’s Christmas eve.
This is a story of give and take.
And that of a really uncomfortable, desperate Santa!
Unfinished Stories | Poem
That was a special moment When we were inseparable You made me feel special and wanted And I gave all of myself to you I knew you are fickle-minded And I thought, in me you could find a home I’ve been with you through your best And through your worst. All I dreamt was to […]
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The End of the Beginning | The Cycle of Truth #2 | Short Story
In the times after the war of Freedom, the people of a free nation are fighting a war against the impure on the other side of the border.
What happens to those who question the governments and their leaders? What is the price of freedom?
📝 My Recent Articles
Why do you like what you do?
Some people love their jobs and some don’t.
Some hate their jobs and some don’t.
But why does one fall in any one of the above categories?
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Why toppers lie before exams?
If you’ve felt like ripping apart someone’s head when they say they know nothing before an exam and go on to top it, this is a post you should read!
A humble defence by a topper of sorts!
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Just this once…
Have you ever said, ” Just this once, I’ll skip it. I promise I’ll do it tomorrow?”
And the tomorrow never comes?
This post is about how fragile our habits are!
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What’s responsibility bias all about?
If you have ever worked in a team, or have heard someone say, “Damn it! It is me who always has to do all the work!” or have yourself said it (in some cases it is true! But, I’m going to talk about the rest of the times), you are not alone.
This post is to help understand why we feel so.
🌳 Environment
Why Should we Care about The Earth Overshoot Day?
We have used up all the resources our Earth could have produced this year a week ago! We are living on resources of the next year!
The Earth Overshoot Day is something each one of us must watch out for.
I think these would be good enough to get you started! If you wish to know about me (I’d be super flattered!), or check out what I am upto or perhaps would love to drop in and Say “Hi!” (and make my day) you could check the links below.
