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Blog 178: How Can We Make India Better?

Published by prateekkhamesra on December 3, 2018

Out of many of my childhood memories, the one which I reminisce is the regular visit to Hanuman temple with my mother every Tuesday. More than the devotion, it had become a habit for me. Early morning the sun shines at the raised spire (Shikhara) of the temple, which features the symbol of the sun and gradually illuminates the stairs and temple’s entrance. The temple flag (orange colored) waves with the rhythm of the wind. The ambiance was mesmerizing with peace and spirituality. However, there was something unpleasant which would disturb this tranquility. I would be horrified to see people…

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Blog #177: No Pain, No Gain

Published by prateekkhamesra on September 17, 2018

 Mid-March in Egypt were the months of subtropical heat waves, shockingly humid afternoons and soulful melodies of the fly. Heat licked at our sunburned faces and coiled around our limbs like a great hot-blooded serpent. The ground smoldered and sent up a disorientating haze. Even the birds were silent, and the grass stood still as if too hot to move. My close friend, Dhananjay and I were sitting in front of the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, waiting for our cab. As usual, we were discussing philosophy, uncertainty and why we were single. Suddenly, a group of jovial Egyptian teenagers approached…

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Blog #176: The shoe always tell the story

Published by prateekkhamesra on August 19, 2018

“While riding on a subway, some people listen to the music; some people read a book; yours truly check out other’s shoe.” I am a firm believer that “our past experiences influence every present action”. They shape us into who we are and what we become. In my story, there are two experiences that influence my shoe obsession. The first seed was planted when I read a short story by Roald Dahl called “The Umbrella Man” in the 5th grade (Oh yes, my love for shoes goes long back. I was in denial, but finally, accepted it and embraced my…

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Blog #175: Cuba Libre

Published by prateekkhamesra on December 29, 2017

“When you’re in Cuba, you feel that you’re in a time capsule – 50’s Chevy, warm greetings, original Club Havana Rum and the famous Cuban cigar. Even when you leave Cuba, it’s architecture and hospitality gives you another reason to come back”. Overview of 4 day itinerary: Day 1 – (Havana): Walk in Old Havana – La Cathedral, La Plaza. Drink Daiquiri at Hemingway’s bar – La Floridita, party at FAC Day 2 – (Havana): Spend half a day at Santa Maria Beach, sunrise at El Malecon, ride in 1950’s convertible chevy, drink original mojito at La Bodega Day 3 – (Vinales Valley): Do a day…

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Blog 174: The Tailor-Master!!

Published by prateekkhamesra on August 21, 2017

Rahim looked older than his age with gray beard, wrinkled face and pale eyes. It was hot and humid day so he sat outside his shop looking at the surrounding. The shop was his only means of livelihood & the sewing machine his only source of income. He was a tailor by profession. His family was known for their craftsmanship. His great great grandfather used to stitch clothes for the Royal family of Mewar but now, he lived destitute. He continued looking outside the shop, observing the people. All of them were wearing factory made clothes. He said aloud to himself “the art of…

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Blog 173: The Rambling Series (Part 1)

Published by prateekkhamesra on July 26, 2017

To overcome my writer’s block, I have started ‘The Rambling Series’. I would start a topic and write my views in a single sitting! (It’s hard to sit still and write without checking my phone) Few weeks ago, I was having a discussion on my favorite movie? “Limitless” Yes, it has everything – drama, action, romance, hope and inspiration! I’ve seen the movie countless times. Ever since I watched the film for the first time, I’m convinced that there is more to life than getting bored at home. My favorite is the self-improvement month scene. When he start discovering his true potential and…

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Blog 172: The Salsa Effect.

Published by prateekkhamesra on July 20, 2017

I was Exhausted but Happy. My body was sweating, hair messed up and the muscles in my legs reasserting their presence, surely, sitting on a chair would be a challenge for the next few days. All this after attending a 2 hour ‘Advance Salsa Shine lesson‘ by Eddie Torres. During the class, I was trying to cope up with Eddie and remember/follow the sequences. It’s hard! During the break, I was admiring how gracefully he moves his body during the demo. His dance moves are impeccable. May be, that’s why he is called ‘The Mambo King’/’The King of the Salsa’.  The class ends. While…

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Blog 171: My Wanderlust!

Published by prateekkhamesra on June 18, 2017

Everyone knows that I’ve a strong wanderlust. Also, I’ve a dream of living in a house filled with my books and travel souvenirs. I wasn’t so obsessed with travel. Many years ago, my grandfather (Nana) planted a travel seed in my mind, now it’s slowly growing into a tree! While growing up, I would spend every summer vacation with my grandparents in Bhopal. My friends would go to different exotic locations, while I would always go to Bhopal. I protested to my parents, “Why do we have to go to Bhopal, why can’t we go anywhere else?”. They said “No, you…

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Blog #170: The Art of Juggling & Worrying

Published by prateekkhamesra on April 25, 2017

During my childhood, I couldn’t sit still. I had a habit of juggling balls. While trying to juggle 3 balls at the same time, the 3rd ball slipped from my hand and hit my mom’s favorite flask. Disssssssssshhhhh, the flask broke into multiple pieces. O’shit, I broke my mom’s favorite flask. I’m dead now! Suddenly, I began panicking. I started picking up broken pieces and threw them into the dustbin. All the broken pieces were gone but the flask was still broken. I ran to my nana’s room, hugged him tightly and told him about the flask. I was really worried…

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Blog #169: Dig Deeper: Inspired by a Childhood Life Lesson

Published by prateekkhamesra on February 19, 2017

Everyone was making noise. If anyone sees our class, they would call it a fish market. Suddenly, Professor Iyer walks into the class and there was a pin drop silence. Professor Iyer was a retired physics professor. He was tall, dark and fat. He always had a tikka on his forehead. He started teaching the projectile concept. After a few minutes, he asked the class “Did everyone understand the concept?” I didn’t understand the concept, but when I looked around everyone was nodding, so I kept my head down and nodded to indicate that I understood the concept. He asked…

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