It was a 4 day weekend and I started reading the Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh and I already have that feeling — the one where you know a book is going to stay with you long after you've turned the last

They said, “Grow mint—it’s easy! It grows like a weed!” And I believed them. I really did. But here I am, yet again, with a tea glass of half-dying mint sprigs, questioning my place in the gardening world.

Alright, I’m doing it again. This time with Just $100 After several failed attempts at crypto trading in the past (yes, including the infamous FOMO buys and late-night panic sells), I’m dipping my toes

Composting has been a quiet yet deeply rewarding practice in my life. It’s grounding to watch waste transform into something rich, dark, and earthy – a full-circle moment from kitchen to soil. I’ve composted

Some days, I don’t feel like doing anything. Not because I’m tired or overworked—though that happens too—but simply because I feel... stuck. A strange mix of laziness,

Curiosity, Chaos, and the Call of the Kumbh – Part 3 We woke early on the third day, expecting to witness the most sacred moment of the Maha Kumbh—the shahi snan, when the sadhus take their royal procession

Curiosity, Chaos, and the Call of the Kumbh – Part 2 By the time we reached the Akhada site, the sun had dipped low and a soft haze settled over the banks of the river. What greeted us was not a chaotic

Earlier this year, I found myself drawn to something I couldn’t quite define—a pull that led me and two of my school friends to the banks of the River Yamuna. We were headed to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a spiritual

Every morning at 8 o’clock, a stray cat shows up at my door. She’s always on time, as if she’s following a clock. She sits by the door and meows softly, waiting for me to open it. Once I do, she walks

The Why Behind What I Do A few years ago, I craved more balance—between work, health, and the environment. That’s when I slowly started changing how I lived. Today, I grow my own food—small steps like

To all my fellow freelancers out there: if today feels like a marathon, you’re not alone. The flow might be unpredictable—but it’s yours.

Slowing down, propagating bougainvillea and staying cool.

Laptop hums, the emails beep, Freelance work, no time for sleep. Dishes pile, then disappear, Laundry spins—then reappears. A quiet loop, a tidy feat, Write, then rinse, then scrub, repeat. No need to

The Class 10 results are out in India for sometime now. And with them, the pressure, the expectations, the quiet shame that still lingers around not clearing the exams. For some, the results bring joy,

I knew it was coming — we all did — but somehow, every year, Dubai’s summer still manages to catch me off guard. The moment I step outside, it feels like walking into an oven with a Wi-Fi connection. The

This has been sitting in my unpublished box for a long time now. Here goes: To post, or not to post — that is the scroll-tion, Whether 'tis nobler to lurk in the feed unseen, Or to take arms with gifs

After being away for quite some time, it feels both nostalgic and exciting to be back on Ecency. Life took me in a few different directions, and somewhere along the way, my presence here faded. But the

I took part in my first burning event in Rollercoin and it was easier than I thought. I saw the burning event in the 2 previous seasons. And it was intimidating. I didn’t have too many miners and the mere

The mulberry plant is doing well and it is time to transplant them to their place in the garden. I should have done this in grow bags to make it easier. But watering and taking care of these plants is

Between yesterday and today, we got a lot of plants started in the ground. The monsoons arrive in about a week. And hopefully the timing is good. I’m going to focus on some computer work tomorrow. All