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Hi, It's been a while. This is the latest Timesheets episode, a podcast where I document the chaos that is adulthood. I have quit 3 different jobs in three years, and that has led me to have a lot of thoughts about quitting. I'm sharing all of them here. Give it a listen ! Don't forget to spread the word ! Follow Curiousect: Twitter Instagram Substack Music Credits: Lightdrops by Peter...

Hi,  It has been a while, but Timesheets (and Curiousect) is back ! This episode sets off a theme of episodes called - Repository of Mistakes.   Whenever you'll come across an episode from this theme, you'll listen to stories of mistakes people made in their workplaces.  In this one, you'll listen to my story and the initial struggles I faced to get through the first few months of m...

Hi ! This is the 1st episode of Timesheets , the series where I document journeys into adulthood and make entries about navigating through this odd experience.  I thought of launching the series with an episode dedicated to commencements and new beginnings. I'm on a different path in my life and I thought it would be helpful to revisit some of these speeches. This episode consists of my favou...

Alternative Title - Time Capsule | Ft. NLUJ Skies I remember telling a friend during a conversation about how I haven't really looked up a lot since work started. This Time Capsule episode is about looking around me and the memories/my imagined stories that I think about often. It's a reminder for my future self, I'm definitely going to be listening to this again. Please give it a listen ! Let me...

Hi ! I'm back with a different spin-off series for Curiousect. It is called Timesheets .   It is a series about documenting the crazy, chaotic, uncharted and weird path that is adulthood.  This is the introduction episode !  Give it a listen ! Let me know what you think ! Music Credits: Cicle Veroni by Bluedot Sessions Beginnings by James Heather  At Dawn by Ever So Blue P...

Alternative Title: What Would Manga Nirmal Do? A few months back, I received a gift on my birthday.  Since then, I've relied on this gift to get through tough weeks. It's given me strength and reminds me to be hopeful about what to expect from life.  This episode is made to act as a reminder for the future me.  A question for you to think about - What photos/art/gifts/items from the...

One of the most important experiences in college was living in my hostel room - MCS 416. It was enchanting and magical in many ways. I learnt so much about myself over the years and as I start a new chapter in my life, I find myself noticing the absence of those moments. I'm yearning for the room again and everything that it gave me.  This episode is special. It is personal and about the...

Hi,  There's been a common theme around some of my episodes from the past - they normally involve an observation about my memories. Lately, I've noticed that my expectations around memories have become twisted. This episode is an exploration about what it means to become a chronicler inside your own memories.  I hope you give it a listen.  Let me know what you think, if you have bee...

Hi,  At the core of Yuvardha is the spirt of sport. No other home team in NLUJ embodies this spirit more than the Men's NLUJ Volleyball team. I lived across some of the players and I know just how deeply passionate and dedicated they were towards this sport. The team has the most successful sporting record in NLUJ's history - a total of 15 different tournament victories. They are the gold sta...

Hello ! This episode is going to be part of a series of episodes around Yuvardha. The official way of describing Yuvardha is that it is a biannual sports fest organised by NLU Jodhpur for law schools in India. But it is so much more than that. It has a lot of history, people have many memories attached to this particular event and it was an integral part of my college life.  The first edition...

Hello ! I'm done with university. I'll be entering a new 'phase' of life. As a result, a lot of questions keep popping in my head. I don't have any conclusive answers though. This episode is a non-exhaustive list of the questions I've been thinking about and why. Do give it a listen ! And share the questions you've been thinking about as well. Music Credits  Ashley by Yo La Tengo Ohm by Ibi P...

Hello, This is part of a series of short episodes around poetry.  In this episode, Gautami reads out The Night of Bone and Paper by Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee. She shares her story of how she faced the reality of the times that we're living in because of this poem. Give it a listen and let me know what you think ! Don't forget to share this with your friends and family.  Follow Curiousec...

Hello,  This is part a short series of episodes around poetry. In this episode, Meha shares a poem that deals with grief and how it has helped her.  Give it a listen ! Let me know what poems you've been thinking about these days.  Follow Curiousect: Twitter Instagram Facebook Substack Music Credits In This Moment by Gavin Luke Happiness Is by Podington Bear

Hello, This is part of a short series of episodes around poetry. Shuktiz shares with why he's been revisiting Harlem by Langston Hughes differently due to the pandemic.  Do give it a listen ! Let me know what poems you've been thinking about these days.  Music Credits Cessura by Ever So Blue Happiness Is by Podington Bear Follow Curiousect: Twitter Instagram Facebook Substack

Hi,  This is part of a short series of episodes related to poetry. I wanted to share poems which other people have been revisiting or often think about.  In this episode, Jibran recites Refugee Blues and shares his memories associated with the poem. Do give it a listen ! Let me know what poems you revisit and think about.  Follow Curiousect: Twitter Instagram Facebook Substack

This episode is part of a short series of episodes which involve poetry. I've come to find solace in poetry these days. I asked people to share poetry that resonated with them or ones they tend to revisit, this past year. In this episode, Srishti reads out a verse by Faiz and shares her story about how she discovered it and why she thinks about it often. What poetry has resonated with you? Do shar...

Over the years, I've come to associate a lot of memories with examinations. The period of 2 weeks entailed a lot of moments, where despite all the chaos, stress and worry around me, I would inevitably find joy by spending time with my friends.  As I finish giving my last set of exams as a student, I made this episode which contains different memories, rituals and all the things we miss about...

Hi,  The 2nd wave and the times that we've been living over the last few weeks have been overwhelming, to say the least. In order to find some peace, I tend to go to my terrace and gaze at the skies and clouds. This episode, is about my terrace and the solace I find in it.  What do you do these days?  Don't forget to share this episode with your friends, and let me know what you thi...

This latest episode is about a yearning towards different voices in my life. I've noticed how I often live in silence and decided to explore this a bit more. Whose voices are you missing and why? Let me know.  If you liked this episode, don't forget to share.  Follow Curiousect: Twitter Instagram Facebook Substack Music Credits: 1) Trestle by Bluedot Sessions 2) Growing Up by Scott Buckl...

Hi, I keep thinking about my college, NLUJ.  I can't help it. It is inevitable.  I looked through my limited number of photos and some past WhatsApp chats to try and relive some of those memories. In process, I realised something important.  This episode is about that realisation and how crucial food was to my experience in college. After you're done listening, I'll leave you w...

Tejas Rao is a person of varied interests. He runs a daily newsletter, a daily blog and is currently pursuing a Masters in International Law at St. Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge. One of his side projects is teaching school students in his alma mater, about constitutional values. I spoke to him about this project, what he aims to achieve out of this workshop and whether he still finds h...

I turned 22 today. The last few months have changed the way I think about moments, memories and celebrations. I didn't plan on making this, but needed to get something out there. Hope you like it.  Music Credits  November Mist & Filing Away by Bluedot Sessions  Brooks by Kai Engels 

Do you have a dream ____? This episode is about a dream.  It's something I hope I can fulfil in the near future.  Give it a listen !  Follow Curiousect: Instagram Twitter / Nirmal Bhansali Facebook Music Credits: Happiness Is by Podington Bear   Simple Melody - Speakeasy by Bluedot Sessions Balti K2by Bluedot Sessions Come As You Were - Cauldron by Bluedot Sessions Up Up and Ov...

I am not a dog/pet person. However, I tried to go outside my comfort zone and delve on the subject . This episode is an attempt to capture some of the moments of living with dogs. I spoke to two of my friends about the dogs that they live with Akira (a German Shepherd) and Leo (a Golden Retriever). Don't forget to share ! You can follow Time Capsule and Curiousect on;  Instagram Twitter Faceb...

I have been thinking about my college and Jodhpur a lot, and I decided to write something about one of my favourite views. Time Capsule is supposed to be about things, I would want to revisit in the future, and Mehrangarh is always going to be one of those places.  This episode is different. I hope you like the idea and share the episode if you enjoyed it.  Also do read the write up (tra...