Airports are curious theatres of waiting. They are not quite places yet not entirely passages either—thresholds where the world pauses briefly before moving on. When I was in Helsinki, stopping over for a few hours on my way from New York to Delhi, that sense of suspension was heightened by the snow. It fell incessantly,Continue reading “Between Flights, Between Glasses”
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Snow, Shovel, A Small Boy
I watched from the window as my nine-year-old grandson, Parth, stepped out into the freshly fallen snow, shovel in hand, as though answering a quiet summons. The driveway lay thick and white, unblemished, still wearing the hush of night. He was alone, valiantly so—scooping, lifting, pushing—his small boots sinking into the softness, his breath foggingContinue reading “Snow, Shovel, A Small Boy”
Triangle’s Call
Bermuda Triangle is a fascinating but terrifying oceanic enigma. No conversation, writing, or account on Bermuda can be deemed complete without, in some way, bringing in the mention of Bermuda Triangle – that treacherous and illusive triangular piece of ocean that became the graveyard of ships, aircrafts, and so many human beings, many of themContinue reading “Triangle’s Call”
The New York Public Library-Part II
A Leader in Changing Times The New York Public Library (NYPL), with its rich history and continuous evolution, offers a compelling case study for the future trajectory of public libraries. As digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) reshape information dissemination, libraries will likely undergo significant changes while maintaining their core mission of knowledge accessibility andContinue reading “The New York Public Library-Part II”
The New York Public Library-Part I
A Living Legend A visit to the celebrated New York Public Library (NYPL) was rewarding and revealing in many ways. The iconic building which has been a background setting for many a Hollywood blockbuster, is worth a visit in gold. But more than its architectural splendour, its evolution and the way it is adapting toContinue reading “The New York Public Library-Part I”
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