76- 0
5 Prayers for the New Year
As we get ready to ring in the new year, here are five prayers to the Almighty.
- 0
Short Poem: Weekend Blues
Weekends!! Whence they come and whither they go?
- 0
Common Psychological Phenomena and Their Overlooked Counterparts
We have all heard of Déjà vu. But have you heard of Jamais vu? You may have heard of color blindness, but have you heard of synesthesia? Do you know what apophenia is? Read on to learn more about some of these interesting concepts.
- 0
16 Quotes on Education and Teaching by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the Greatest Teacher of India.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an academician, scholar, and philosopher. He served as the president of India from 1962 to 1967. His birth date, September 5th is celebrated as Teacher's day every year in India.
- 0
5 Exotic Fruits From Japan
Square watermelons, white strawberries, and "sekai-ichi" apples (literally, "world's number one" apples) are just a few examples of how the Japanese try to add their special touch to regular fruits. Some of these fruits are extremely expensive and given as gifts.
- 0
Burial Ritual of Ants and Other Interesting Facts From Animal Kingdom
Flightless parrots, blind moles, gentle retrievers and silly Kakapos. Here are some interesting and lesser known tidbits from the animal kingdom.
- 0
9 Refreshing Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat in Chennai
Chennai in South India is known for its scorching heat and punishing humidity. Here are some simple local summer drinks to beat the summer heat.
- 0
Top 5 Quotes by Disney Villains
Disney is predominantly associated with wholesome, kids friendly content. However some of their villains can be terrifying even to adults. Here are my top 5 quotes by some of these iconic villains.
- 0
The Two Lovers' Days in Japan
Did you know that there are two lovers' days in Japan? Besides Valentine's Day, they also have White Day. Read on to learn more.
- 0
When a Sentence Is Reduced to a Word in Japanese
Japanese language uses Kanji characters with each character associated with a meaning. This possibly makes it easy to make compound words. E.g. the Kanji for "noon" and "sleep" put together gives the word "midday nap" (hirune). Often many words get combined into one in Japanese language.
- 0
5 Japanese Phrases for the Year Ahead
Here are some thoughts for the year ahead. These Japanese phrases are what I'd like to tell myself as I continue my writing journey and as I continue to interact with more and more strangers on the internet.
- 0
8 Things to Buy From Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu offers a distinct vibrant culture. There are so many unique things one could buy here—and none of these cost much!
- 0
Tips for a Clean House
Who doesn't like to come back to a clean and nice-smelling house? It's not that hard to achieve. Here's how I manage to keep my house mostly tidy. Hint: Aim for progress and not perfection.
- 0
Numeral Classifiers or Counters in Japanese Language
The Japanese language has classifiers that are used for counting nouns. These are also called "counter suffixes." In Japanese, you don't simply say two pencils. You say two "counter word" of pencils.
- 0
Indian Home Remedies for Common Winter Ailments
I learned these home remedies from my mom. Ancient wisdom from India to help combat the common cold and other ailments.
- 0
Short Poem: Kiss
What is true love's kiss? Does such a thing even exist?
- 0
Short Poem: It Could Be You Tomorrow
Aging is hard. It's harder for those with ailments. The caregivers don't have it easy either; ridden with guilt for not making enough time and for not showing enough patience, while being constantly reminded that in a matter of time, they would be as old and possibly as ill.
- 0
Beautiful Lines from Famous Poems
It is strange how lines penned by poets hundreds of years back move and motivate me. Some of them even seem like they were written just for me. Some of them reflect my thoughts so much so those lines could have been mine. Here are some such lines.
- 0
Bodhidharma, Tamil Prince Who Introduced Zen and Martial Arts to China
Bodhidharma is considered responsible for establishing Zen Buddhism in China. There is no reliable historical evidence about his birth and life. But he is commonly thought to have been a Pallava prince born in South India.
- 0
True Animal Stories From Japan
Furry bunnies, cute kitties, beautiful deer– who doesn't love them? If you are the type who loves to pet and feed animals then you must love Japan. Japan is home to many interesting wildlife stories. Here are some beyond the cat and owl cafes.
- 0
Simple Tips to Enjoy Grandparenting
Are you a grandparent? Having once been a parent yourself, you know there is no "right" or "wrong" parenting style. You know different styles work for different kids. You know you were not a perfect parent. You must also know then that, while parenting is tough, grandparenting doesn't have to be.
- 0
10 Creative Gift Ideas for Senior Citizens
Senior citizens can be a parent, a relative or a neighbour. As much as we hate to admit it, we depend on them for advice on home remedies, traditional recipes and even tax returns. Here are some gift ideas for the adorable senior citizens in our lives.
- 0
3 Timeless Japanese Films – Tokyo Story, Rashomon and Late Spring
Here are three timeless Japanese classics. These films to me, are a study of the Human Mind. The Human Mind can never be fully understood and for this very reason, these films will continue to enthrall audience for many more years to come.
- 0
7 Unique Things About Japan
Every country is unique in its own way. Japan, however, occupies a special position among Asian countries for being technologically advanced on one hand and culturally so unique on the other hand.