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A Reflection on Storytelling
I reflect on the contrasts between Douglas Adams and Ray Bradbury’s storytelling philosophies, and emphasize their differing views on narrative efficiency versus the journey’s essence. I also advocate an approach that respects both plot speed and character depth in crafting meaningful stories. Continue reading
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First Meetup: A Journey through Books and Connections
Of the many book clubs that run throughout this calm yet busy city of Ahmedabad, I was invited to become a part of one. Yours truly couldn’t have denied. Thus began this wonderful chapter. On Saturday, some of the members agreed to meet for the pilot episode of this journey. Since it was the first Continue reading
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Discovering the Joy of Writing and Self-Discovery
We often wish to experience the joy of composing a good writing piece by equating it with the feeling that readers get the intended message when they get to that piece. The sense of revelation exemplifies if it outweighs the simplistic combination of words. And the awe engulfs our readers with imaginary spirals that connect… Continue reading
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The Interplay of Information Architecture and Fictional Storytelling
As humans, we’ve been telling stories for a very long time. We’ve grown ourselves out of the various phases of human evolution because of the untapped contribution of stories in our lives. In this article, we discuss the interplay of stories and information architecture. Insights from information architecture Information architecture is the structure in which Continue reading
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Wayfinding through Everyday Challenges at Work
“Do working hours drive you crazy too?Often there is a lot of work to finish or even in normal days there are late eve meetings or some deadline to meet. Have you faced such a situation? If yes, what are such situations and how do you manage the work-life balance?” Someone posted the questions on Continue reading
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The Folklore of Settling the Score
Crumpled papersYet again blurt this lore.Akin to the silent lipsThat confess the days of yore. Fragments of paragraphsYet again rise from ashes to roar.Akin to the shards of the glassThat once kept her thirsty for more. Stories of the unknownYet again begin to pore.Akin to some deepest secretThat once lay riddled fore. Shreds of torn Continue reading
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The Poor Truth
The empty caverns of little stomachEchoed through the moans.Gratification could be sought with food,She has learnt, not with expensive loans. The burdened shoulders couldn’t slouch furtherThey were forced into a truce.She had a younger brother to feedOnly that much was her poor, little truth. The journalist, too, paid her heavilyAfter all, she didn’t speak for Continue reading
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Show me the Way
When the dark skies of uncertaintyDon’t let the light gleam through.And it’s impossible to see, decipherIn the absence of any hope-resembling ray.I, with folded hands and eyes tightly shut,Shall look up to you and thus begin to pray. It is that time again.I must choose.That time to commit — Yay or nay!Believe in belief.Tread towards Continue reading
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The Interview and the Strange Feedback
Last month, I attended a formal interaction for a job opportunity within my team. One of my teammates is looking for an instructional designer. Since it is a small team, they included us to review the candidate. That’s how and why the interaction happened last month. In India — specifically in all the interviews that Continue reading
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Tourists
It was at the first light of lifeThat they took the baby step.And continued to walk alongEven as they slept. Still bright and breezyWere they at the wee hours.Trudged through whileStill learning their powers. Amidst the blossoming yellowBathed, fed the fellows!Then around the noonTheir lives began to bloom. Their gaily souls traced the trails.Still young Continue reading
The Wordsmith 