The Trysty Tales

Recently, I came across an image circulating on Reddit and Twitter, showing Indians from around 1920 taken by a German photographer Egon von Eickstedt. The picture depicted common people with noticeably strong and muscular builds—quite different from the typical physique we often see today, where many tend to have fat accumulation around the lower abdomen and relatively thin arms and legs. Given that India is now often called the diabetes capital of the world and faces numerous health challenges largely linked to dietary habits, I began to wonder: Has it always been this way? This curiosity led me to reflect on India’s rich history filled with tales of warriors and stories highlighting the physical strength and endurance of ordinary people dating back thousands of years. It made me think that something must have changed over time. Motivated by this, I embarked on a journey to understand what exactly has shifted in our diet and lifestyle, and more importantly, how we might reclaim the v...

संयोग से ब्रह्मांड में , उसमें भी संयोग से समय की किसी धारा में, उसमें भी संयोग से उत्पन्न जीवन किसी एक संयोगिक घटना से एक ग्रह जिसपर संयोग से ही, किसी कालखंड में अनगिनत पशु पक्षियों में आपको मिला एक मानव जीवन जिसका मूल्य कम ही समझते हैं। यदि पौराणिक ग्रंथों की भाषा में कहा जाए तो कम से कम 84 लाख योनियों में जीवन जीने के बाद, बहुत तपस्या से दुर्लभ मानव जीवन प्राप्त होता है, मानव चेतना प्राप्त होती है। तो क्या हर चेतना को यह अधिकार नहीं होना चाहिए कि वह अपना जीवन अपने चुनावों और शर्तों पर जिए, चाहे उसके परिणाम अच्छे हों या बुरे, वे उसके अपने हों। और यदि ऐसा नहीं हो रहा है, तो वह जीवन व्यर्थ है, वह चेतना व्यर्थ जा रही है। उसे व्यर्थ करने वाला कारण और करने वाला दोनों ही इस जीवन के प्रति हिंसात्मक हैं। इतना ही नहीं, जो अपने जीवन के साथ ऐसा होने दे रहा है, वह भी स्वयं के प्रति हिंसा कर रहा है। इसलिए शायद विद्वानों ने कहा, "हिंसा सहना और करना दोनों पाप हैं।" इसीलिए जीवन को जीने का सही तरीका केवल करुणा, आदर और सम्मान है—अपने लिए भी और दूसरों के लिए भी। लेकिन यहाँ दूसरों में भी वही ज...

Sung Sot Cave, often called Surprise Cave, are situated on a Bo Hon insland in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated for its turquoise waters, dramatic limestone peaks, and mesmerizing caves. The History and Culture around Sung Sot Caves Sung Sot Cave is steeped in Vietnamese legend and history. Thanh Giong, a heroic figure from the local folklore, once protected ancient Vietnam from chinese invaders. After his triumph, he ascended to the heavens, leaving behind his iron horse and sword hidden in these caves. Locals believe the cave’s rock formations resembles to his ancient weaponry. In 1901, French explorers discovered the cave and named it “Grotte des Surprises” meaning "Cave of Surprises" due to its breathtaking interior. Although it was discovered over a century ago,but it opened to tourists fairly recently in 1993. What Makes Sung Sot Cave Unique Situated on Bo Hon Island, Sung Sot Cave is Halong Bay’s largest cave expanding over 12,000 square meters ,...

This quote is from a book called "The Second Sex"  and english translation of "Le Deuxième Sexe" authored by Simone de Beauvoir. As I started going through the book , I wondered, what are we, even in this so called modern , privileged society, are we human or just our genders? I know people might argue , yes that's why there are some gender specific roles that only a male or a  female is assigned to, because they are better candidate to do it.But doesn't that feel irrational, why are their so many men identifying as women and women as men. But for now let's stick to traditional genders.If I talk about physical labour related work or carrying child related things ,yes, definitely yes, their are gender specific roles. I agree! I am not arguing on the fundamentally designed biological level arguments. People argue because wherever it's a risky job even when an opportunity is given to women, they hesitate ,women just don't shows up, what else of all ...

Julius Caesar, the OG Roman Superstar Meet Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC), Rome’s ultimate showstopper—general, smooth-talker, and dictator who flipped the script on the Republic. He conquered Gaul, outsmarted rivals, and strutted across the Rubicon like it was a catwalk. Stabbed on the Ides of March (44 BC) by paranoid senators, his death birthed the Roman Empire under Augustus. His name’s still everywhere—think “July” or “Tsar.” But the real kicker? The Roman Forum spot where his funeral pyre burned, and I had to check it out. Why This Spot’s Still a Big Deal Tucked in the Roman Forum, near the Temple of Vesta, is where Caesar’s funeral went full soap opera in 44 BC. After his murder, Mark Antony’s speech whipped the crowd into a frenzy. They piled up benches, clothes, even jewelry for a DIY pyre—talk about a fiery farewell! That blaze sparked riots and the Republic’s end. Augustus later built the Temple of Caesar here, making his adoptive dad a god. Today, the altar’s a magnet for flo...