Have you ever tried to take care of an idea and something abstract? Have you ever gone to the past and mixed and matched to create something new altogether? Most importantly, do you have any idea what it means to nurture an idea? The notion of ideas being fleeting moments…

Of the many urban legends surrounding literature and dead writers, there’s one about Hemingway that I’ve grown fond of. Hemingway used to wake up early to write, every day. No matter what. Even if he were to wind down on his bed at 2 am in the morning after a…

In my life, some of the trickiest bouts I’ve had have been with love. I believe that about the best thing that can happen to someone is falling out of love. Heartbreak is at the core of our lives. …

Being mentally ill is tiring in more ways than one. Your entire existence becomes an act of walking around eggshells, even in your own head. …

Malcolm and Marie is one long fight scene and it still works. When we talk about the movie that hit Netflix and Twitter like a storm, we get lost in the monologue contest of a movie and get hung up on Malcolm’s quotes and Marie’s defences. …

Our past is scattered is spiked with bad memories. The result? Existence of inanimate objects and places that are forever tainted for us. I can’t listen to certain songs, hear certain people’s voices, go to certain places because experiencing them again would cause my palms to sweat. My neck will…

We’re always telling ourselves we’re better than who we really are. An inflated sense of ego is a necessity to survive and maintain emotional sanity in this world. This is an atmosphere lush with achievements, accolades, and a race to the top of an imaginary summit. …

The way you communicate affects your relationships more than the kind of person you are. It is true. Your friendships and relationships depend a lot on the way you communicate. You can be the most kind hearted person on the face of the planet and yet have no friends. I’ve…

What successful TV shows can teach us about show, don’t tell #1 Fleabag The first season of Fleabag breaks the fourth wall in every episode. Clearly against show, don’t tell. But, it works perfectly. In fact, Fleabag was praised for the way the show broke the fourth wall. Why did this work…