Spain were deserving winners last night. I was disappointed with England’s defensive approach and lacklustre football. In such high profile finals, we expect teams to take an all-out approach where you look to penetrate early, % of ball possession needs to be at the maximum and force the opponent to take risks and capitalise onContinue reading “Spain’s Night Out”
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End of an Era
Watching today’s Wimbledon final felt like ‘passing over the mantle to the next generation’ kind of a feeling. Djokovic is a champion player and his stats speak for themselves – 24 Grand Slams, 7 Wimbledon titles and iconic rivalries with contemporary giants like Federer and Rafa. But everything doesn’t last forever. I still remember thoseContinue reading “End of an Era”
Marble Vibes
I visited Taj Mahal around 30 years ago. And then, came back to the white marbles in Dec 2023 with my family. And, what we saw was beyond what we felt. There is no doubt, and absolutely undisputed, this place has an ‘Aura’ which cannot be described in mortal words. And no, not because itContinue reading “Marble Vibes”
Silence
This picture was shot during the Pandemic (in Oct 2020). It was still so beautiful around but fear and death were doing the rounds then. The silence was so deafening that we all wanted this to end, desperately. Thankfully, here we are. Times change.
Downtown
Liverpool City Centre is a bustling part of the city filled with energy, positivity and charm. I used to commute everyday from St Domingo Vale to the City Centre (way back in 2014-15), it used to be roughly 20-25 minutes depending on traffic. Just to mention and this is specifically for my football aficionados –Continue reading “Downtown”
Changing Landscapes
I wasn’t raised in this part of Calcutta but many years later, I lived in Newtown for few years as it was very close to my workplace, commuting from South Calcutta would be a pain, especially during peak hours. But obviously, the quintessential ‘Calcutta’ vibe was missing. I realised how far the city has spreadContinue reading “Changing Landscapes”
Run for a Cause
Fitness is a journey, not a destination. Thank you, TCS! #FitForLife #FitnessGoals
City of Dreams
London is just like any other metropolis, I find it very similar to Mumbai or Calcutta or Chennai. Always buzzing with people, every corner of the city is awake 24/7, cultural diversity runs through the DNA of the city landscape and the city appears to be as much yours as anybody else’s. I have visitedContinue reading “City of Dreams”
Traditions of Life
A culture is a manifestation of self. I can vouch for this statement when I look around and see how festivities unfold. Brightness is a symbol of optimism and hope. It is a beginning of the trust we have in fate, destiny or whatever is already written but not visible to us. Thus begins theContinue reading “Traditions of Life”
Irrfan – Remembering the Performer..
Perhaps the most unique find in the field of Cinema in the last 25-30 years. Gifted and natural, Irrfan Khan was one of those actors who defied the qualities that goes in to the making of a superstar. Ordinary face (not conventional), bulging eyes, tall but not a domineering presence, no six packs nor doesContinue reading “Irrfan – Remembering the Performer..”
In search of the enigmatic ‘Love’
You start wondering if it’s others or it’s just you. The inevitable you who is so stuck to its place of venom that the inside refuses to wander around in search of sanity. Clearly, there is hope. When, How, Where. That’s the question to ask. If you stay in a place long enough to understandContinue reading “In search of the enigmatic ‘Love’”
The Wonders of North-East
Tucked away in a corner of the North East, Kaziranga National Park is a gem. The forest is massive in magnitude – spread across, sometimes dense and sometimes so open that for few seconds you feel like you are in the nowhere. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it does at times awe you for itsContinue reading “The Wonders of North-East”
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