4 min read… We are back with our 5th travel blog. Don’t forget to check our other travel posts. This time, we decided to visit Galway and The Aran Islands. Galway is a harbour city in Ireland’s west coast. The city sits where River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Aran Islands are 3 rocky isles…
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This blissful Wicklow road trip actually cures your boring weekend
5 min read… After over 100 days of lockdown, we decided to head for a road trip because a sunny day in Ireland is scarce and precious. After much deliberation, we zeroed in on the Wicklow mountains. This is our 4th travel blog post. Don’t forget to check our other travel posts. Wicklow mountains offer…
The Book Talk #13 – Life’s Amazing Secrets
6 min read… Hey, welcome to the 13th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. If it’s your first time here, check our other posts. In this episode, we’ll discuss Life’s Amazing Secrets by Gaur Gopal Das. If you are from India, there’s a great chance that you’d have heard of Gopal Das’s speeches on…
Made in Kitchen #2 – Raddish Paratha
Prep time: 60 mins Ingredients: Radish – 1 large Green Chilli – 2 nos. Onion – 1 Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tbsp Garam Masala – 1/4 tbsp Wheat Flour – 1 cup Oil – 3 tbsp Coriander Salt – per taste Warm water Recipe: Take 1 cup of…
Made in Kitchen #1 – Pomegranate Ice Cream
Prep time: 30 mins | Freezing time: 8 hours Requirements: Hand/Stand mixer (You can also use a blender. But for best results, use a hand/stand mixer) Ingredients: Fresh Cream – 250 ml Sweetened condensed milk – 200 ml Pomegranate – 1 Vanilla Extract – 1 Tbsp Strawberries – 3 nos. (optional) Recipe: Place the whisk…
How books helped me resolve a personal relationship problem
6 min read… If you are new to my blog, find all my book posts here. Recently, I shared my personal story in a WhatsApp group which offended my close friend. It was taken out of context and something that I could have avoided. He took a screenshot of my message, highlighted the particular statement,…
How I write a blog post – behind the scenes
7 min read… The 1st episode of my book talk was published on the 14th of March. Three and a half months have passed and I have discussed 12 books so far. I have learned a lot on this journey and made a lot of good friends along the way. I am often asked by…
This is my schedule for a productive day
With my office closing down and cricket season taking a hit, I have had more time to indulge in my hobbies like reading, writing, podcasting, and cooking. I’ve been working from home since March and this set-up shall continue at least a couple more months. Personally, this lockdown has been fruitful. A few of my…
The Book Talk #12 – Rich Dad Poor Dad
7 min read… Hey, welcome to the 12th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. If it’s your first time here, check our other posts. In this episode, we’ll discuss Rich Dad Poor Dad (RDPD) by Robert Kiyosaki. RDPD was my finance-101 book. I was always ignorant of how money worked and so far, I…
Let’s hear it from our healthcare heroes in India and Ireland
8 min read… Frankly, the last three months of lockdown has been a blessing in disguise for me. With my office closing down (requesting us to work from home) and cricket season taking a hit, I have had more time to indulge in some of my other interests like reading, writing, podcasting, and cooking. Also…
The 6 books I’d recommend to everyone
8 min read… Since my childhood, I wasn’t much into books. Though I’d spend hours reading newspapers and online articles, I was never really fond of books. But, it changed last year around mid-June because of Kavi’s (my wife) insistence. She was searching for Tamil novels and casually remarked, “Why don’t you start reading too?”,…
The 4 lessons that drastically improved my life
5 min read… We read a lot of self-help tips and some stick to our minds more than the others. We start applying them in our lives and the real pleasure is when we see them working. With the help of books, some practice, and a lot of good people around me, I integrated a…