Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives. For a host of reasons. Yet, the real story of creativity is far more formidable and strange than what meets the eye, and mind, and much more difficult to comprehend than what several optimistic accounts — scientific or otherwise — have claimed.

Religions are always good. The basic purpose was not to divide, kill, hate and conquer. The same with scriptures and religious texts as well.

Every “Why” these days is conveniently answered with a “Why not.” Why do you eat meat/fish/chicken? ‘Well, why not?’ The same thing applies to vegetarianism, even though there are scores of organisations and movements which attempt to posit vegetarianism over meat-eating by expounding the virtues and benefits associated with the former vis-à-vis the latter.

The immensity of waiting, the pain and disappointment, are all necessary to help anyone soar beyond, to search and strive for new heights, new creative echelons. If you are still, your wings folded, you are waiting and learning.

Man swats flies and brings down painstakingly-woven cobwebs mercilessly — two measures taken to sustain good health and cleanliness… I was facing a moral dilemma.

Somewhere far away, across the North Sea, a grey tomcat with white paws is now having his siesta, all curled up on a sofa, between an old man watching a soccer match on TV and an old woman reading the newspaper.

Jo’burg, or Jozi, taught me a lot of lessons. This changed my perspective towards life immensely. I was a totally different person on my return to India — calmer, spiritually aware, more respectful towards my parents, and, in a nutshell, “grown-up!”

Kolhapur City may not be blessed with as much wealth in currency notes and coins as Mumbai is. But, Sri Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of Wealth, has conferred upon it a sublime diktat: that contentment through wealth can never ever be attained by any materialistic individual during his/her lifetime.

Decks are dime-a-dozen — and, they are, quite simply, one practical and lively asset for anyone. No wonder, they are so well loved… Yet, the true magnificence of a deck, in its all-decked-up glory, depends on the materials used, besides craftsmanship and maintenance.

Politeness, compassion and a willingness to help soften your personality; they give you a glow that emanates from deep within. They also build goodwill.