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08/03/2024

When I came across the news this morning about Akira Toriyama passing away, it came as a shock.

I felt saddened by this news and I was surprised at my own reaction. I normally don't have such feelings for a public figure passing away, but I guess this time the connection was a little too deep to even ignore.

To say that DBZ was a critical part of my childhood is an understatement. So much of how I think about life, can be traced to different memories I've created because of the Dragon Ball series or because of where it led me.

I owe a humongous debt of gratitude to Akira Toriyama.

I know I'd be less of a person I'm today if not for Dragon Ball opening so many doors for me, to different worlds.

This is a post trying to share some of the memories that started flowing.

08/03/2024

When I came across the news this morning about Akira Toriyama passing away, it came as a shock.

I felt saddened by this news and I was surprised at my own reaction. I normally don't have such feelings for a public figure passing away, but I guess this time the connection was a little too deep to even ignore.

To say that DBZ was a critical part of my childhood is an understatement. So much of how I think about life, can be traced to different memories I've created because of the Dragon Ball series or because of where it led me.

I owe a humongous debt of gratitude to Akira Toriyama.

I know I'd be less of a person I'm today if not for Dragon Ball opening so many doors for me, to different worlds.

This is a post trying to share some of the memories that started flowing.

23/02/2024

I never delete chats. I try to save them, and back them up no matter what even if I don't go back to them.

But sometimes, I do. And going back through your old messages is such a revelatory experience. There are so many forgotten things that come up, and you feel a rush of mixed emotions just looking at past chats.

This happened to me a few weeks ago and I've been thinking about the deep history that WhatsApp stores of our lives.

28/10/2023

If you have ever asked for manga recommendations, you know I've always suggested this.

It has been a while, but I finally got around to sharing some thoughts about this manga, which is one of my all time favourites.

I'm trying to write more about the manga which has had subtle effects on me, which I enjoyed reading and those that I keep revisiting. This is the 2nd attempt at that. Hopefully, there are more to come.

If you've read this manga, what do you think?

03/10/2023

Okay, this will be the last one on the recent . I just couldn't get the time to write and share this earlier.

The volleyball team's story to me is always magical.

I admire them. They've always been inspiring. And, knowing what happened in the finals is a beautiful story.

I am envious of those who saw this live.

Very happy for the team and the alumni players too who got to return on their home turf again. Kudos !

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01/10/2022

Hi,

I'm back with another edition of the Listening Chronicles !

I know it has been a while, but these suggestions should keep you occupied for a while.

A few highlights - have started their latest Season.

This podcast is one of my favourites from India. They've released a few episodes this season, and I liked listening to all of them. They are funny, poignant and intimate stories. Check it out for sure.

The other highlight is from the Longform Podcast. I recently finished listening to Serial Season 1, and one of the editors and people who keep coming up in the credits at the end of each episode is Julie Snyder. She's one of the eminent behind the scenes person for This American Life and Serial. Max Linsky interviews Julie Snyder about being an editor in the podcasting space for 2 decades and how she does it. It's a really nice episode.

As always, there are a lot more recommendations and they vary from genre. Give it a read ! Let me know what you are listening to, and if you liked it, don't forget to share !

Link is in the bio.

01/07/2021

In law school, I was often faced with the pressure and burden of making decisions and figuring out my 'path' very quickly. If I didn't make choices fast, it seemed as though I would 'fail'.
One of the reasons why I was able to navigate through law school was because of the podcast - 99% Invisible. It helped me slow down, explore, made me take a step back and taught me to be more aware about my surroundings and understand where I truly am.

I wrote about the podcast and my experience listening to it. Do give it a read and let me know what you thought !

https://curiousect.substack.com/p/on-learning-to-pay-attention?r=38z9u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy

10/06/2021

Hello !

I released a new episode yesterday !

Here's a short preview. The episode is about some of the questions I've been thinking about lately !

It's out on all platforms !

Do give it a listen !



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04/06/2021

Hello !

A new edition of the Listening Chronicles is out !

If you're looking for something comforting to listen to this weekend, give it a read !

Recommendations range from weird daily rituals, YouTube's creator economy and interviews with people who've lived a long life !

Let me know what you think !

Link in the bio !

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29/05/2021

Hello,

In this short Time Capsule episode, Jibran recites and shares his memories and thoughts relate to Refugee Blues by WH Auden

Do give it a listen !.

(Link in bio !)

24/04/2021

Hi,

This another short clip from the latest podcast episode ! Do check it out !

05/04/2021

This latest episode is about a yearning towards different voices in my life. I've noticed how I often live in silence and decided to explore this a bit more.

Whose voices are you missing and why? Let me know.

If you liked this episode, don't forget to share.

Music Credits:
1) Trestle by Bluedot Sessions
2) Growing Up by Scott Buckley
3) Bookmarks by Ever So Last
4) Spiegel im Spiegel by Arvo Pärt

06/02/2021

https://curiousect.substack.com/p/listening-chronicles-12?r=38z9u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy

The latest Listening Chronicles is out !

Lots of podcast recommendations in this. Give it a read !

Don't forget to share.

A series documenting some thoughts on the podcasts I've been listening to and those I would recommend

11/12/2020

https://curiousect.substack.com/p/time-capsule-ft-food-friendships?r=38z9u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy

Here's the link to the newsletter, that contains the latest episode!

Check it out !

Hi, I owe you an apology. I didn’t follow through on my promise. I stopped writing this newsletter as well. Nevertheless, I am back! I hope this post (and podcast episode) is enough to make it up to you. My college life is slowly coming to an end and I’ve been thinking a lot about what it was li...

10/12/2020

Hello !

The latest episode of Time Capsule is out. It's about how integral the experience of sharing food was to living life in college.

It's available on all podcast platforms !

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5odtTi7tToosAXXrcN1Mt6?si=VZKClBh4Qb6lGyjnnqkn-g

31/10/2020

Will be releasing the next Listening Chronicles !

What podcasts would you recommend?

12/10/2020

Have you heard the latest episode of Time Capsule?

https://anchor.fm/curiousect/episodes/Time-Capsule--Ft--Teaching-Constitutional-Values-with-Tejas-Rao-ekrlu7

10/10/2020

A new podcast episode is out!

This episode is a conversation about constitutional values. Tejas Rao teaches a course about the constitution, to the school students at his alma mater. In this episode, he talks about the design of this course, and how he's approaching distilling these values to the younger generation.



It's a lot of fun, with some interesting stories. Do give it a listen!

https://anchor.fm/curiousect/episodes/Time-Capsule--Ft--Teaching-Constitutional-Values-with-Tejas-Rao-ekrlu7