On the morning of April 3, 2020, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation with a special message. He invited every Indian to switch off lights at 9 PM for 9 minutes on April 5 and light a Diya or candle. The gesture was meant to symbolize…
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: A Journey Through the 20th Century in Stories
I encountered Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking through a recommendation by my Ph.D. supervisor, who suggested it as light reading during leisure hours. Among the suggested titles, I selected Blink by Malcolm Gladwell purely based on the intrigue of its title. The phrase “thinking without thinking” piqued my…
Rethinking Sleep: My Journey Toward the Biphasic Sleep Cycle
After a hiatus of over four months, I am resuming this blog. The break was primarily due to preparations for Ph.D. admissions in May. I am now enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the Centre for Policy Studies, IIT Bombay. The initial months have been intense, with coursework…
Who Will Cry When You Die? My Favorite Quotes
Last week, I finished reading Who Will Cry When You Die? by Robin Sharma, a widely acclaimed book known for its practical life lessons and motivational insights. The book resonates with millions of readers worldwide, and now that I have experienced it firsthand, I wish I had read it earlier…