Life, Universe and Everything!

In this episode inspired by ancient buddhist wisdom, we talk about the fruitless activity of dwelling on the past and dreaming of the future while ignoring the present. “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” is a reminder that the present moment is the only time that truly exists. By focusing on the present moment, we can reduce stress an...

In this episode inspired y ancient buddhist wisdom, we talk about gratitude. These words of the Buddha remind us to appreciate what we have and find reasons to be thankful even in challenging situations. Gratitude is a deeply rooted concept and has been emphasized by many successful people in modern times as well as ancient. By practicing gratitude, we can shift our focus from what we lack to what...

Welcome back to Life, Universe and Everything! I'm thrilled to be back after a break. In this episode we're diving deep into a topic that holds the potential to transform how you approach tasks and goals. We're exploring the art of doing anything, any task you take up, more efficiently and effectively. We won’t talk much about the problems as we are mostly aware about them, rather we s...

In this episode on ancient buddhist wisdom, we talk about truth and how by embracing honesty and living truthfully, we can build trust and respect, live authentically, and make decisions that are in line with our values and beliefs. We can also take responsibility for our actions and build stronger relationships with those around us. This quote serves as a powerful reminder that the truth will alw...

In this episode, we'll be diving into an important topic that affects many of us, we will discuss stress and anxiety, we’ll talk about the reasons we feel stressed or anxious, how it is helpful at times, what are the symptoms of chronic stress or anxiety disorder, how can we self-diagnose them and finally what do we need to do.

In this episode I discuss in detail, the issues that plague our education system, how we can leverage technology to solve them, what all we need to include and add in the current curriculum and why soft skills and extra-curriculars are very crucial for all round development of students.

In this episode I talk abut my fitness journey, which began in my college third year and it has been almost a decade and the journey has seen its ups and downs, and it has made me not just a fitter and healthier version of myself but a better person. Fitness is not just about going to the gym, it is a lifestyle and you need to embrace all aspects of it to truly enjoy your fitness journey. It is a...

“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule,” is a powerful statement that reminds us of the importance of responding to hatred and anger with love and understanding. It is not just for world leaders and politicians but for everyone, for every single human it is important to let hate go. Keeping hate and anger inside kills us first.

This is the 3rd and final part in the series on Feminism and Its Enemies. In this part I talk about two major issues, first, Men's Rights Activism and Second, Glorification of Traditional Gender Roles. In both these issues, I discuss how they are trying to take away from Feminism any momentum n the fight towards an equal world. Men's rights activism is mostly about weakening laws and regul...

Femininity is a social and cultural construct that encompasses the qualities, behaviors, and characteristics traditionally associated with women. It refers to the set of societal expectations, norms, and ideals surrounding womanhood and feminine expression. These traits which are associated with femininity are not bad or not something which a woman should not have or aspire to, the problem though...

Fake-feminism is a term which is reportedly used to describe the distortion or misinterpretation of feminist ideals by women activists and their misuse of feminism to suppress men’s rights, subject men to undue harassment and at the same time, use the feminist ideology to coat anything and everything in order to get undue advantages. But, this is how it is defined as if it is something real, the s...

Loving what you do is essential for achieving success and fulfillment in life. It allows for creativity, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Whether in work, hobbies, or relationships, finding something that you love and are passionate about can lead to a more meaningful and satisfying life. Remember, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace" is a powerful reminder of the importance of speaking with intention and mindfulness. This quote has been attributed to the Buddha, and it reflects a central teaching of many spiritual traditions.  Ancient works such as the Tao Te Ching contain similar teachings about the importance of mindful and purposeful speech. In t...

In this episode I talk about the very fascinating and exciting topic of time travel. I discuss how it has come to become a very important part of our popular culture, I trace its evolution in our books, movies and tv and I also discuss in brief the hard science behind it, the objections raised against it and much more. Time Travel has grown from a supernatural and magical idea to an idea based on...

"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without" has been attributed to the Buddha, and it reflects a central teaching of many spiritual traditions and has been embraced by all great teachers who followed after him in all traditions all over the world.  "Peace comes from within," means that true peace and contentment cannot be found in external circumstances or material posses...

UPSC CSE Prelims is around the corner and lakhs of students are now ready to face the day they have prepared so hard for. But, many of them, even after giving their best for such a long period start to feel a little too stressed and anxious as the exam day approaches. They get all kinds of negative thoughts and second thoughts about their preparation when in fact they have done all that was needed...

You are raped as a kid, you are humiliated, you live in the most extreme poverty, for the rest of the world, you are not even allowed to dream or have any hope. This is exactly what happened to Oprah Winfrey. Oprah is a media mogul who has achieved great success in her career, so much so that every US Presidential elections, there are rumours of her running and every time there are predictions of...

Time is not one of the things, it is the only thing. Time is not money, it is more valuable than all tangible and intangible resources or things put together. Time is the only one true equalizer, in that we all have the same amount of time, it is upto us on how we use it. In this episode, I discuss why time is important, how we are fooled by various biases and fallacies in misunderstanding and mis...

Imagine you are thrown in jail in the prime of your youth, you are restless, you have huge plans, you wish to bring a huge change and inspire your fellow countrymen to overthrow a regime which has been characterised by death, destruction and discrimination of your people. But, now that you are in jail and there is no way for you to come out anytime soon, it seems like all your plans will die with...

In this episode I talk about my journey as a young IAS officer posted in the field. I talk about the journey, the challenges, the opportunities and the life. I try to talk about all aspects and give a balanced and fair view of how it is for us. Now, one thing that I’d like everyone to appreciate is, even though all those who are selected through this exam come through a very rigorous selection pro...

Have you ever wondered what could've been if India didn't have its colonial past? What could've been India's present without the horrible and horrifying colonial legacy? What India could've achieved without having to see all its resources and wealth drained out? Where it could've reached without being subjected to regular famines? What could've been of a nation which on...

In this episode, we're going to explore the fascinating topic of the “physics of our existence”. We would be drawing upon references from mythology, philosophy more so eastern philosophy, quantum physics, and the works of many famous scientists and contemporary thinkers who have delved into the intersection of physics and philosophy. We will try to explore the fascinating topic of how physics...

The fear of failure is a common feeling that can be a significant barrier to achieving one's goals and aspirations. It is the fear or anxiety associated with the possibility of not succeeding in a particular task or endeavor. This fear can be deeply ingrained and may lead individuals to avoid taking risks or pursuing opportunities that could lead to growth or success. To overcome the fear of f...