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Ritual of the Rain
I always find the monsoons to wash over a longing. The rain falls. The rain fails. I keep the beads of expectation. I tell my failure. And we dance this…
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Walking the New Walk, with Rahul Gandhi
Every historic protest for equality and progress, whether USA's BLM or India's Dandi march, gained momentum through fierce footfalls. But do all walks…
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Two vs Twenty-Two, and a Tale of Parenting Scorecards
Am I doing enough as a father? It is a question I ask deeply, and get mixed results.
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Uncalled, Unwitting, Unwelcome
Not all guests are invited. Not all guests want to be there. Not all guests are ruthlessly honest.
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The Comet Cometh
Perplexity’s AI-powered web browser is many browsers and their plugins wrapped in one. But what danger does it bring as it draws closer to our orbit?
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Opinions on Wheels

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Walking the New Walk, with Rahul Gandhi
Every historic protest for equality and progress, whether USA's BLM or India's Dandi march, gained momentum through fierce footfalls. But do all walks…
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Jagruit Jani
The Comet Cometh
Perplexity’s AI-powered web browser is many browsers and their plugins wrapped in one. But what danger does it bring as it draws closer to our orbit?
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Jagruit Jani
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There’s Only One Sector That’s DEI-friendly and Equal Opportunity
Whether it employs or not is a different matter altogether.
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Essays from the Deep

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The Curious Case of an Unfamiliar Wolf
And a sad tale of how humans rip out the very meaning of humanity through their greed.
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Manly Men . . . Men?
Society blends men from all walks of life. But those who do not conform to existing ideals? They are left on their own.
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Is This an Eldritch Horror We Didn't See Coming?
Have we unleashed an intelligence that might not be what it seems: beyond our comprehension and potentially maddening?
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Reflections in Rhymes

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Digressing Diaries
Thought-provoking prose, poetry, and essays for somewhat serious, a fair amount of whimsical, and often satirical reading.

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