“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”— Carl Rogers If you watched Tanishk during his early Indian Idol auditions and compare him to the performer he is now, it almost feels like watching two different people. Back then, his demeanour was marked by restraint….. head…… Continue reading From Shell to Spotlight: When Safety Lets the Self Bloom
We Messed Up… and It Was Okay
We all know that feeling after we make a mistake.That tightness in the chest… the replaying of what we did… the quiet panic about what’s coming next.We start preparing ourselves. For blame. For disappointment. For distance.Because experience has taught us that mistakes usually come with a price. Most of us learned this early.Do something wrong…… Continue reading We Messed Up… and It Was Okay
Coo-d’état 🕊️
So yesterday… a pigeon managed to get into the balcony… by picking a hole in the net on the grill… and then completely forgot the exit strategy. After much prodding… shooing… flailing arms… and heroic confusion… we gave up. Enter security… armed with a bucket and far more life skills than us… who calmly caught…… Continue reading Coo-d’état 🕊️
New Year Ball Drop 2026 goes Pop
New Year’s Ball Drop @ New York Time Square : 11;59 PM Sherlock Holmes:“Fascinating. Judging by the crowd density, champagne consumption, and poor hat choices, I deduce it is New Year’s Eve.” Dr. Watson:“You didn’t need to deduce that, Sherlock. The sign literally says it.” ⚡ Harry Potter: (Checks watch nervously)“Is this Muggle tradition safe?…… Continue reading New Year Ball Drop 2026 goes Pop
Breaking News
In the House of VJAN, breaking news isn’t a headline…it’s almost a daily ritual. The OG “V” of VJAN and the extended “V” (whose association with me dates back just as long) are locked in a relentless competition to see who can break things faster.😁 The fallout? An eclectic collection of tea cups .each set…… Continue reading Breaking News
Why ‘Mine’ Feels Priceless
“Ownership is the most intimate relationship we have with objects.”— Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow Think about your house.Or that bulky old sofa you’ve dragged across three homes.Someone points out a better layout.A smarter design.A cleaner, newer option.You nod.And still feel oddly defensive.That quiet resistance has a name in psychology.It’s called the Endowment Effect.…… Continue reading Why ‘Mine’ Feels Priceless
Missed Calls, Lost Causes
Phone calls have an uncanny sense of timing. They only happen when you’re absolutely unavailable. Always. This has been true for decades. Landline or mobile … makes no difference. In landline days, the phone would ring precisely when we were not at home. And that’s when the comforting philosophy kicked in: ” you don’t miss…… Continue reading Missed Calls, Lost Causes
Santa’s Chimney Run Goes Pop
🎅24th December 2025🎅Santa fires up his sleigh at the North Pole, headphones on, GPS configured, stops all mapped out, sleigh loaded with gifts, and a very chatty elf giving updates from the control center. “All systems go… 🎄✨🎅Stop 1 : The Hub, Chicago (Divergent)Santa lands and immediately gets tested.– >Dauntless: “Jump off the roof.”– >Erudite:…… Continue reading Santa’s Chimney Run Goes Pop
Bangalore Traffic: An Unofficial Life School (Affiliated to Patience University)
Recently, I have noticed people using “Bangalore traffic” the way one uses metaphors or idioms… like Pandora’s box or Achilles’ heel! From random relatives in other states to friends across continents and even celebrities like Twinkle Khanna on Two Much show…..everyone invokes it confidently, as though they’ve personally survived Outer Ring Road at 6 PM.And…… Continue reading Bangalore Traffic: An Unofficial Life School (Affiliated to Patience University)
When Politeness Stifles Honesty
“The strongest relationships are built on honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable.” – — Brené Brown Recently, a friend pointed out how openly I tend to say what’s on my mind………especially in moments when something feels taken for granted and I choose to address it. She admitted it’s something she struggles with. For her, holding back…… Continue reading When Politeness Stifles Honesty
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