Unveil the Other Side

Bangalore, ah, my dear old friend! Every visit feels like catching up with a buddy who’s constantly evolving but still cracks the same old jokes. Whether it’s the early morning ambles through Lalbagh, where the grass is still half asleep, or the high-energy hustle of Commercial Street, where the art of bargaining deserves a gold medal, Bangalore knows how to keep me on my toes. Now, living overseas has turned me into quite the daydreamer. I often find myself drifting off, imagining the smell of filter coffee wafting from my go-to café or the electric vibe of MG Road on a Saturday night. It’s funny how the city has mastered the art of juggling old-school charm with new-age chaos, all in one breath. Take Cubbon Park, for example—a slice of serenity where the leaves gossip in the breeze. But then, step outside, and bam! You’re back in the traffic circus, where honking is a language of its own. I used to grumble about it, but now? I catch myself smiling at the thought of it from across the...

After the ups and downs seen in life " My pal " is going to see some light flow her way today. Yes that's when she says " I do ". I should have been by her side now, but I guess she understands the work world I am in is not allowing me to do so. Anyhow I pray silently here for the best to be hers always. I've known her from years now and she has managed to fight all that's come her way. I've learnt to be strong and to grow the way she does. She has been an inspiration for most of my highs. I've come out of flying c o l o r s - I attribute major credit to her. As I start writing this, my memory goes back to the days when we studied for the exams and the internals together, Oh no! forget about the nightmares but the way we shared the knowledge was fun. 2 years of initial introduction phase in the pre degree college and a whole stretch of 4 years has left behind bunch of memories to be revived and relived, every now and then, to bring the...