The Proust Questionnaire – A Personal Effort I finally steeled myself in taking a stab at the much renowned, revered and referred “Proust Questionnaire”. Suffice it to say the experience was extremely enervating while simultaneously lending an electric sense of excitement. I have attempted to be as candid and transparent as my conscience would permit. … Continue reading The Proust Questionnaire – A Personal Effort
Month: June 2018
When Reporting in India Died a painful Death
The Indian media plummeted to a new nadir in wake of the revoltingly voyeuristic and obnoxiously insensitive reporting following the tragic and untimely death of Sridevi, one of the most acclaimed, adored and awe-inspiring actors to have ever graced the silver screen in the country. When news initially filtered in from Dubai about the shocking … Continue reading When Reporting in India Died a painful Death
Captain Marvel in Malaysia – A foreigner’s perception of GE14
Any foreigner touring or residing in Malaysia in the month of May 2018, could be forgiven for unwittingly suspecting that Captain Marvel of the Avengers fame had manifested in Kuala Lumpur – taking the capital city by storm – in person and way ahead of the much touted release year of 2019-20. Only, this particular … Continue reading Captain Marvel in Malaysia – A foreigner’s perception of GE14
My Friend Joanne
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” Elbert Hubbard Elbert Hubbard neither knew Joanne Chan Ming Choo nor me but it seems as if the quote which emanated from him was directed at the two of us. For in spite of all my eccentricities, quirks and unpredictable oscillations in … Continue reading My Friend Joanne
How Will You Measure Your Life?
This short but powerfully influential book has the potential to not only spur the reader towards bouts of engaging introspection, but also to steer the course of key and critical decisions which one otherwise would be prone to exercise - sans much judiciousness - in both his/her personal and professional lives. Whether it be a … Continue reading How Will You Measure Your Life?
The Heart
In this where A.J.Cronin-meets-Sebastian Faulks-meets-Atul Gawande novel, Ms.Maylis De Kerangal reaches her apogee of narration and imagination. This is a book which will poleaxe, pummel and pulverise you and yet leaving you craving for more once the covers have come down. Easily one of the best books to have been published in 2017, "The Heart" … Continue reading The Heart
Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
The author of the bestselling "The Power of Habit", once again returns to a dissection of his favourite sphere of professional interest. In "Smarter Faster Better...." (The Book"), Charles Duhigg attempts to analyse the inspirations, insights and intuitions under girding the essence of Productivity. In other words, Duhigg explores the myths, methods and the madness … Continue reading Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
The Only Story
Reading "The Only Story" by Julian Barnes is akin to setting out random thoughts on paper after ingesting a couple (or more) of high quality alcohol. The state of mind is not (yet) impaired by the beast of inebriation but is just alert and carefree enough to induce a flow of feelings and a rich … Continue reading The Only Story
Skin in the Game: The Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
Two footnotes in this book reveal in stark detail the character (of a total lack of it) of the author. I have no choice but to reproduce the two obscene, insensitive and uncalled for footnotes as they appear in the book:1. Two footnotes in this book reveal in stark detail the character (of a total … Continue reading Skin in the Game: The Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
"The Culture Code" seeks to unearth the secret behind a quintessential question that has been a quandary spanning geographies, time spans and intellects - "Why are some Groups more efficient than the rest?". In this book, the best selling author of "The Talent Code" attempts to unravel the mystery and makes a commendable fist of … Continue reading The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups