Creative Edge

By rejecting alcohol, you reject something very human, an extra limb that we have collectively grown to deal with reality and with each other. Getting around without it is not painless. Do you know one of those annoying people? They decline the dessert not because they’re on a diet, but because sweet stuff doesn’t do anything for them. Oh really! you say, Good for you! when what you really think is Fuck off. Well, I’m that person, but with alcohol. I’m here to tell you, it’s as good for me, as it is hard for me. So, in case your dry April 2026 is going well and you think of extending it, read on. Over a year ago, someone shared with me this informative, factual, yet thoroughly bleak podcast by Andrew Huberman about the effects of any amount of alcohol on your brain and body. Since I had just reached the wise age of forty nine, otherwise known as the age when you have less fucks to give, I asked myself why I drank at all and what would happen if I ...

Divided with a river, United by Culture. The river Mahakali is the natural border between Nepal and India in Dharchula, Uttarakhand.  Known for its rich culture and vivid traditions, the bijou town of Dharchula is located in the heart of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand also in Nepal. It is perched at an elevation of 915 meters and is a major destination of the Kumaon region, lying on the Kailash Mansarovar and Chota Kailash parvat. Dharchula is situated on the bank of river Mahakali which originates from a place called Kalapani, as it separates and forms the border between India and Nepal. Nepal has a district with a similar name, Darchula District, across the river Mahakali, which acts as the natural border between India and Nepal over a long stretch. People of the two towns have similar traditions, culture, and lifestyle, and can move across the border without a passport or visa. The area has a mixture of Kumaouni and Rung language, traditions, and culture. Fo...

GRATITUDE - IS LIKE MUSIC TO THE HEART GRATITUDE is the Music of the  Heart we play towards those who Help us in one way or other.   It should therefore be Sincere and Personal as possible. In my Youth days I had a lot of  Friends including many Pen Friends. I remember once I had to sent to a Pen Friend  Abroad a small Gift for her Birthday. In acknowledgement she sent a phonograph record  which played, when played,  spoke in personal  terms  the GRATITUDE for my little present.   All my Friends including myself appreciated  this unusual proof of thanksgiving. Nothing is so hurting as the indifference shown by a  Beneficiary or Parrot -like "Thanks", that comes without warmth. In the Bible for instance we read that Christ cleansed Ten Lepers one and only One came running to Him to Thank Him  And where are the other Nine? asked Christ. That was indeed Ingratitude on the part of those who  never cared to turn up to...

THE MAN WHO BROUGHT THE EAST TO THE WEST AND CHANGED GOA FOREVER VASCO DA GAMA Vasco da Gama is a Portuguese explorer widely credited with the discovery of an oceanic route linking Europe and India in 1498. He was the first European to reach India by sea, and his voyage to the East marked the beginning of an era of maritime imperialism by European powers in Asia. Da Gama's journey to India had a profound impact on the history of the region. It opened up trade routes between Europe and India, which allowed Portugal to dominate the lucrative spice trade in the region. At the same time, it enabled the Portuguese to spread Christianity throughout Asia and to expand their colonial empire in the region. The Portuguese, under Da Gama's leadership, also established their base in Goa, India. Goa was the first Portuguese colony in Asia, and it would remain under Portuguese control until 1961. During this period, the Portuguese introduced numerous innovations to the region, such as ...

"A wealthy man lost his Wife when his only child. was very young.  A. Housekeeper came to work in the house to take care of the boy. The boy died tragically at Twenty. Years of age.  The Old man was without. Kin or kin, and he died of a broken heart some years later."   The man had no  Heir to his enormous Estate,  nor could one be found.  Neither was there a Will.  So the whole property passed to the State.  In due course, there was an Auction to dispose of the personal effects of the mansion.  The Old. The housekeeper attended the auction,  not because she could buy anything, but because her grief was too strong to keep. away. There was only one thing in the whole collection that attracted her attention.  It was a Photograph of the Son whom she had looked after. She had lived him as her own son.  No one wanted the photograph, and her few pence was enough to buy it. ". She brought it home and proceeded to take it out. fro...

When we look at the image before us—a brilliantly detailed owl, alive with color, symmetry, and depth—we are not just observing a piece of art. We are standing face to face with a powerful symbol of wisdom, awareness, and inner strength. Across cultures and centuries, the owl has represented insight, intelligence, and the ability to see what others cannot. Today, this image invites us to reflect on our own lives and the wisdom we carry within. The owl is known for its sharp vision, especially in the dark. This is not accidental. Darkness, in life, often represents uncertainty, fear, confusion, or challenge. And yet, the owl does not avoid the dark—it thrives in it. This teaches us an important lesson: true wisdom is not developed in comfort alone, but in moments when clarity is most difficult to find. When life feels uncertain, when answers are not obvious, that is when our inner vision must awaken. Notice the intricate patterns and vibrant colors in this image. Every line, every sha...

Darth Vader, though often mistaken by younger audiences due to the mystery of the mask, is not a girl , but a male character and one of the most iconic figures in the Star Wars saga. He is a powerful Sith Lord, originally born as Anakin Skywalker , whose tragic transformation from a heroic Jedi to a feared enforcer of the dark side forms the emotional core of the entire Star Wars narrative. Darth Vader's story spans generations, beginning as a gifted boy on the desert planet Tatooine , and ending as a redeemed father who sacrifices himself to save his son and destroy evil.  Anakin was discovered by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn , who believed him to be the Chosen One prophesied to bring balance to the Force. Trained under Obi-Wan Kenobi , Anakin quickly grew into a skilled Jedi, known for his bravery and power, but also for his emotional instability and defiance of Jedi rules. His deep love for Padmé Amidala , whom he married in secret, coupled with a haunting fear of loss, made hi...