Snehashis Panda

There’s something about Spain that’s always enamoured me. I’ve never set foot on Spanish soil but there is a distinct tug I can’t place. Maybe it’s the food, the weather, the architecture, the football, or the quest for lands unknown. And no, I do not have plans in place for a bachelor’s trip across the […]

As someone who has geeked out about Pokemon, Digimon, Neopets, Duel Masters, and Yu-Gi-Oh while growing up, I’m fairly accustomed to the common thread linking all of these: mystical/mythical/virtual beings aiding human characters in battle while also acting as companions. It’s interesting to note that an entire generation, which grew up watching multiple iterations of […]

Starting all over again is tough. I feel it, as I grapple with what was once supposed to feel natural. Writing these blurbs on a regular basis or using my hands without worrying about their natural alignment. All of it feels out of place yet reminiscent. Perhaps, it is fitting that I read something that […]

Reinvigorating Reading was sufficiently derailed by some unforeseen circumstances, primarily revolving around the fact that my hands were out of order for a good chunk of time. I did manage to get some reading in throughout the recovery phase but it’s safe to say I’ve lost all sense of momentum. Anyhoo, these are the books […]

The other day I was giving someone gyaan about how hard it is to define happiness. Right after I was done talking to them, I realized how saying that out loud to someone is a pointless exercise. Not so because I’m some enhanced being who’s extremely satiated with life, but to understand that this belongs […]

I continue to attempt to read more poetry as a part of this entire exercise. I guess some good does come of being stubborn. I’m clearly not an expert but I’m steadily buying into the process. I guess it helps that I’m trying to take my time with free verse. I’m still not sure of […]

Every time the All Blacks, the New Zealand national rugby team perform the Haka as a part of their pre-match ritual, the tiny country, and its origins are in focus. But beyond this, most folks would struggle to identify with Maori culture, yours truly included. It’s not like NZ itself gets a lot of focus, […]

I’ve always wanted to be a collector of some sort. I have a friend who’s a numismatist and it’s fun to hear him talk about his collection and admiration for his passion as well. Sadly, my obsessions have been restricted due to physical or financial limitations. Comics and graphic novels are pretty expensive, if I […]

Just like every other kid, I believed I had superpowers of my own. Mine was mastery over water and the sea possibly fuelled by Captain Planet and Greek mythology. In my head, I’d conjure images of me raising a wave a la Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon types. Of course, all of this was shoved […]

I have for long been an exponent of the wonderful act of eating out alone. I love going to restaurants and watch the incredulous attitude with which families view the solitary eater. Particularly when I demolished an entire Chinese meal by myself. But cafes, old and new, are much more welcoming. You can go there, […]