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Learning to learn

So my colleagues and I were talking about preparation for an examination. The study material is available in two formats- textbook, and hour long videos of in-depth lectures on different topics . Most of my colleagues found the videos much easier to follow and more engaging, while I could watch them only after reading theContinue reading “Learning to learn”

Roaring mom

The term “Tiger Mother” comes from the book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” written by Amy Chua, and refers to a strict disciplinarian mother. The methods of a tiger mother are quite controversial, with many people condemning such a harsh approach to parenting. While the original reference has a cultural aspect to it, in my poem, IContinue reading “Roaring mom”

The Magic of Folk Tales

“The Dreamer awakes The shadow goes by The tale I have told you, That tale is a lie. But listen to me, Bright maiden, proud youth The tale is a lie; What it tells is the truth.” ― Traditional folktale ending Reading mature novels with complex plots One after another, satisfied I was not ThoughContinue reading “The Magic of Folk Tales”

Announcement- new blog- The Circle of My Life

My precious readers and dear friends I have expanded my blogosphere presence Bored of writing in verse and eager to share With you my life and things about which I care I have started a new blog, and would like to invite You all to stop by, comment or give me insight circleofmylife.wordpress.com is theContinue reading “Announcement- new blog- The Circle of My Life”

Fragrant memories

I read in medical school that olfaction Is associated with memory and emotion More so than the other senses four- I have understood this fact more and more Having left my home and moved away Olfactory memories have been there to stay- Each time I prepare spiced chai in my kitchen My nose-brain connection creates theContinue reading “Fragrant memories”

All boxed up and coming to you

I had always known the word subscription in Reference to a newspaper or magazine Or a library of books and media varied So I must admit I am surprised indeed To see online subscriptions available nowadays For everything you need- I am amazed At the plethora of services to which you may subscribe- Customized clothingContinue reading “All boxed up and coming to you”

When Santa found no chimney

Chimneys are a staple of folklore Santa descends via one, does not knock on the door The big bad wolf decided to creep down The pigs’ chimney, in boiling water he did drown You would expect chimneys have always been around When references to chimneys in fables abound- There were no chimneys a thousand years ago, inContinue reading “When Santa found no chimney”

Hygge on a snowy day

“Hard to explain and even harder to pronounce, the Danish word ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hooga’) translates roughly to ‘cosiness’. It may be hard to say, but that hasn’t stopped people finding out that hygge might be a recipe for a happier life. Oxford Dictionaries even shortlisted hygge as one of their Words of the Year 2016!Continue reading “Hygge on a snowy day”

The History of Literacy

” The written word endures, the spoken word disappears.” Neil Postman I cannot think of a scenario somehow- My imagination simply does not allow Absence of unquestionable supremacy Of the written word, of basic literacy Yes, I know there are people illiterate I cannot but consider them unfortunate.. But it was interesting for me to find, Continue reading “The History of Literacy”

https://www.google.com/#q=your name

Let me tell you something that might sound Quite narcissistic the first time around How about searching for your name On the world wide web, are you game? I have searched for my name just for fun To find if my unique name is more common Than I thought, but the kind of information That IContinue reading “https://www.google.com/#q=your name”

Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

“Kniphofia /nɪpˈhoʊfiə/, also called red hot poker, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asphodelaceae, first described as a genus in 1794. It is native to Africa. All plants produce spikes of upright, brightly colored flowers well above the foliage, in shades of red, orange and yellow, often bicoloured.“- Wikipedia As I strolled through the stretchesContinue reading “Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)”

Quest for the perfect gift

This is that anxiety-provoking time of the year When people shell out money and continue to fear Whether the cash they’ve doled out is well-spent On gifts they have selected for each recipient There is an element of uncertainty inherent When you shop for that supposedly perfect present That appeals to the recipient and toContinue reading “Quest for the perfect gift”