Reading Time: 5 minutes Don’t you love postcards? Pictures from people’s travels with personalised short messages …
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Don’t you love postcards? Pictures from people’s travels with personalised short messages with it. Don’t you feel the warmth and love that someone remembered you in those moments? As a kid, I have always been fascinated with them. So, here I am, sharing some ‘digital postcards” from my travel to Montenegro. 1. Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos A panoramic view from the Mausoleum like no other, you wouldn’t want to miss it for the world. A popular tourist attraction of Lovcen, and officially the highest mausoleum in the world, sits at the top of its second highest peak (Jezersky …
Continue readingReading Time: 7 minutes 2023 has been the lollapalooza of spine-chilling horror movies, the Mardi Gras for scare junkies. From friendly spirits to evil animatronic humanoids, and from demonic possessions to gut-wrenching body horrors – the year has been mind-leeched (Yes, that’s too a 2023 movie!) with some of the best horror flicks of the decade. Not to forget, Renfield and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, which revived the good old memoirs of Count Dracula. And it’s just September! With Halloween just around the corner, confess your darkest secrets and absolve yourself of your sins to step into this eerie horror hole. Here …
Continue readingReading Time: 10 minutes There is a reason why Agatha Christie (The Queen of Mystery!), who wrote more than a century ago, is the second highest-selling author to date, after Shakespeare. Google it if you don’t believe me, I insist! And when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle decided to kill off his character Sherlock in the “Final Problem” in 1893, what happened? People were absolutely enraged which led to a mass-outcry against Sherlock’s death. The author was forced to resurrect him, against his wish, if I may add. We, as humans are obsessed with mystery more than we’re ready to admit. The crime, the psychology …
Continue readingReading Time: 7 minutes “Biryani is not food, it’s an emotion“! Whose quote is that you ask? Only every Biryani Lover in the world. An exquisite cuisine, a comfort food, or a go-to meal – call it whatever you want. With 2.28 orders per second, biryani was the most ordered item on food-delivery platforms in India consistently over the last three years. So what does a true blue biryani lover like me do when he moves from Delhi to London? Well, he starts the process, ofcourse. Of carefully researching. Painstakingly hiking to different places of London on cold wintry nights. And starts tasting ’em. …
Continue readingReading Time: 7 minutes In less than 6 weeks, I am planning to be at the starting line of the Chicago Marathon and in 10 weeks, the New York Marathon. This month will be peak mileage which means that fuelling will play a key role to ensure spot-on training sessions and fast recovery for the next workout. In the past, I have tried multiple energy gels but they were all recommendations from my running community without a first hand research. Now that I am about to buy gels in bulk for this racing season (and I’ve got more conscious about what I consume), I …
Continue readingReading Time: 15 minutes Just close your eyes for a second and visualise a page from a fairytale book from your childhood. What do you see? Deep blue sky, vast green meadows with scattered white sheep grazing all day, a picture-perfect house by a small canal with a lovely garden and a wooden fence; birds chirping, wildflowers, colourful leaves…am I getting warmer? Well, congratulations, you’ve just pictured a real place very much existing on Earth, not a fairyland. That place is known as the Cotswolds. No fabrication, no exaggeration, and absolutely no filter needed. So, if you’re confused about where to plan your next …
Continue readingReading Time: 13 minutes “Compound Interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it… he who doesn’t… pays it.” Albert Einstein If you already know What a Coffee Can Portfolio or Coffee Can Investing is, jump right to the main topic of the blog – How to invest in the Coffee Can Portfolio. If you’re here just to see the list of coffee can portfolio 2023 stocks, jump right here. If there is one key learning to safe investing in the stock market, it is to buy stocks of “good companies” and hold them for long. Holding stocks for …
Continue readingReading Time: 8 minutes The decision to move abroad can be scary. There’s a constant fear of the unknown, a feeling of being in the unfamiliar. But what if I told you that moving to another country can open new doors for you and even enrich your life? Well, that is exactly what has happened to thousands of people from India, like me, who have had the courage to take that step. Whether it’s for better career prospects, educational opportunities, new friends, or just a change of scenery, people from India who have made the move have found that their overseas experience was worth …
Continue readingReading Time: 9 minutes Malayalam cinema is a treasure trove of feel-good movies. From romance to comedy, thriller to drama, and everything in between, there’s a Malayalam movie that’ll suit your mood. The soul of Malayalam cinema has always been the story. The beautiful landscapes, in-depth character sketches, and simple yet powerful on-screen portrayals add up to the creation of a complete cinema. Here’s a list of 12 feel-good Malayalam movies that you should watch at least once in your life. 1. Charlie (2015) Charlie is a Malayalam movie directed by Martin Prakkat and Unni R, starring Dalquer Salmaan and Parvathy Thiruvothu. Charlie’s tale …
Continue readingReading Time: 7 minutes If you’re a beginner runner, it’s important to be aware of the common injuries that can occur during training. In this blog post, we will cover the most common beginner running injuries – from runner’s knee to IT band syndrome. We will also try and cover ways to prevent and recover. 1. Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common running injury that is characterised by a dull, achy pain underneath the kneecap. This type of pain can occur during a run or after a hard workout, and it may worsen with activity or in …
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