“You should” often suppresses a lot of “You can” You should be like this to be successful.You should write like this to be visible.You should do this to get engagement. In an attempt to sound assertive and position themselves as experts, people overuse “should.” But most people consuming that content don’t realize it’s just a …
When I write content, the feedback varies: My overly qualified brother: “Good.”Supportive friends: “Vera level” (aka “Awesome”).First-time readers: “Looks interesting.”Regular readers: “You deserve more.”My mentor: “Needs improvement.”Clients: “Let’s fine-tune it a bit.”Non-English readers/writers: “I don’t understand a thing.” And most importantly, There are loads of people, who don’t even know I exist. No matter what …
When I tell my friends about something that happened or write about my experiences, I tend to add extra details or metaphors. I do it without even realizing it. For example, let’s say I meet someone with a perspective that’s completely different from mine. That’s the core of the story. But when I write about …
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Do we live like a dancing doll, waiting for a coin to make us dance? I had this realization recently. You know those dancing dolls that come to life when you drop a coin in? They dance for a while, stop, and then you need to drop another coin for it to start again. Now, …
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Nikhil Kamath saw it. Nirmala Sitharaman made it official. I remember the first time I had makhana in my bowl. Tasted it, felt like popcorn. Not exactly, but close. My mom said, “It’s very healthy.” I didn’t believe it. But this? Actually tasted good. Rich in protein, it seems. Fast forward to budget day, I’m …
I’m Trending #1 on YouTube. If someone says this, what’s your first thought? #1 trending in…Chennai?Hyderabad?Delhi?All of India? (Let me know in the comments) Yesterday, I opened YouTube from two different accounts. Same house, same WiFi. But the trending page, Completely different on both accounts. I was like 😳. Some people might already know this. …
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You must pay taxes even if your income is below ₹12 lakh. The real twist comes after the “but” So yes, if you earn less than ₹12 lakh a year, you’re in the tax-free club. But, not all income is treated the same. Let’s say your salary is ₹10 lakh, comfortably under the ₹12 lakh …
Budget 2025: Income less than 12.5L? You are not tax free. Things to consider… Read More »
Amidst the chaos of life, there is an ethereal beauty in moments of stillness, where we are left with our thoughts and the gentle hum of the world around us. Loneliness and silence are often perceived as melancholic states, but when they unite, they create a symphony of subtle nuances that we often fail to …
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From India? From the US? Or transported all over from china? Nah..(just kidding) Spark As a writer, I often use the word spark or sometimes Hunch when i get an idea out of blues. It will happen especially when I am fiercely looking for something to write about. But the problem is, most of the …