Chapter 1, Part 2: ATKT When I finally reached Pune, I was not a student. I was not even close to being a student, with just passing marks in all subjects. I was a 19-year-old boy from Jamshedpur carrying a suitcase, a mark sheet, a ₹5,000 banker’s cheque, and the kind of confidence usually found… Continue reading ATKT: Allow To Keep Trying
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The Gel Index: A Runner’s Currency Depreciation Report
When I started running in 2014, I thought running was a low-cost sport. Shoes, shorts, T-shirt, road.Simple. Then I discovered gels. In 2016, I started using GU. Later came Fast&Up and Unived, which gave Indian runners some local relief. Then around 2022, I discovered Maurten, and suddenly my marathon nutrition plan started looking like an… Continue reading The Gel Index: A Runner’s Currency Depreciation Report
Forever Nomads: The 70s Kid- From Digital Migrants to AI Refugees
People born in the 70s have quietly lived one of the most dramatic migration stories in human history. No boats.No visas.No immigration queues. Yet somehow… we have migrated countries every 8–10 years. If these technologies were actual nations, our passports would look like those of international smugglers. We have migrated from: Analogistanto Digital Pradesh Then… Continue reading Forever Nomads: The 70s Kid- From Digital Migrants to AI Refugees
This Year, Monsoon in Asia Has a New Cloud
In memory of Kamath Madam This year, Monsoon in Asia has a new cloud,Beyond cumulus, cirrus — she stands proud.Kamath Madam, your chalk traced skies,Mapped our minds with monsoon ties. With Farrow’s book and patient gaze,You led us through those weathered days.Isobars, trade winds, tectonic grace—You etched each line on time and place. Now heaven’s… Continue reading This Year, Monsoon in Asia Has a New Cloud
How to Retire Early in India: A Strategic Plan for Good-Income Professionals
For those who have built successful careers in corporate leadership, tech, consulting, or entrepreneurship, early retirement isn’t about escaping work—it’s about achieving financial independence and freedom of choice. The goal is to create a system where your money works for you, allowing you to pursue passions, travel, or engage in meaningful projects without worrying about… Continue reading How to Retire Early in India: A Strategic Plan for Good-Income Professionals
Of Coaches who think Good (God)
Aaj mujhe WhatsApp University se ek divine proclamation mila, where wisdom (and nonsense) flow in equal measure. Lagta hai Bhagwan ne human accountability ke liye ek strict, no-nonsense approach apna liya hai, issuing what can only be described as a celestial ultimatum. OK, I got it wrong! Yeh message actually ek recreational coach ka tha… Continue reading Of Coaches who think Good (God)
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaroon, Zindagi Ke Baad Bhi
Picture this: Tu hai Amrish Puri, full swag mein, family empire ka boss. Aur teri wife? Ekdum Basanti ki tarah energetic aur Rekha ki tarah classy—ghar manage kar rahi hai jaise koi Yash Chopra movie ka set ho, par andar se thoda tension hai ki kahani kaise chalegi agar tu achanak script se out ho… Continue reading Jaane Bhi Do Yaaroon, Zindagi Ke Baad Bhi
Bhaag Bharat Bhaag: A Race Through Times
India’s journey since independence has been one of constant evolution, much like humanity’s relentless pursuit of innovation. From the chaos of partition to becoming a global powerhouse, this story can hilariously be mapped onto the evolution of recreational running in India. Let’s lace up our metaphorical running shoes and dive into the milestones! The Partition… Continue reading Bhaag Bharat Bhaag: A Race Through Times
Main zindigi ka saath..
Chapter 1: 1990’s Zindigi aa raha hoon main. Part 1: Train 12860: The Train to no where (1994 June/July) There’s nothing quite like standing on a crowded platform in Jamshedpur (Tata Nagar) waiting for Geetanjali Express*, your whole life packed into one VIP suitcase, and realizing you’re about to fake your way into the world… Continue reading Main zindigi ka saath..