Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
White sugar is a slow poison
Emerged to be the single most hazardous component of modern age diet. Ancient Indian tradition has always regarded sugar and sweet consumption as intrinsic. Data from the India sugar trade industry (2013) show that India is the second largest (after Brazil) producer and largest consumer of sugar in the world. Refined white sugar such…
#MeToo In India and NOT Separating the Art from the Artist
-Deep Jagdeep Singh- In the light of #MeToo campaign blogger and author Mahevash Shaikh, well known for ‘Bursting Cliches’, put forward an Idea of “Separating The Art From The Artist”. This age old debate surfaces in many forms at various junctures of time. In Punjabi literature celebrated poet of love and longing, Shiv Kumar Batalvi, was…
Dark Borders: Women through the Eyes of Manto!
Deep Jagdeep Singh Manto means bold, blatant and brutal truth. Neelam Maan Singh is known for her sharpest characters and subtle presentation of human psychology. When Manto and Maan come together, it becomes a lethal combination of the dark realities of life. ‘Dark Borders’ was the final presentation of a three day theatre festival held…
Bicycling: Explore The Life Holistically
Twenty cyclist teams participated in Shivalik Signature event –ULTRA cycling race of 615kms (a qualifying race for RAAM –Race Across America) in last week in Chandigarh. It’s one of the toughest Cycling endurance events. Started from Chandigarh to Hoshiarpur-Pathankot –Amritsar -Jallandhar via Ludhiana to Sirhind and Back to Chandigarh . Few Riders were from Patiala…
A decision that saved a life
When I was studying in the 3rd semester of MBA in Punjabi University, Patiala around October 2010, one evening, I rode my bike back home after a daily workout from Thapar University to Dukhniwaran Sahib Gurudwara Road, I saw a small puppy running very fast, on my left. It seemed that he had lost or…
Trekking and survival Camping at Prashar Lake
I received the Whatsapp message on 13 Feburary 2018 about ‘A trek and survival camp trip’ Offer from 16th to 19th Feburary from a travel company. I came to know that trekkers would be staying in tents on layers of snow at -7 degree temperature, I shared this idea with my friend and we got…
Film Review | Padman | Hindi Film
An in-depth analysis of the Padman’s story and its different layers. A film that can be an appropriate example of script writing for aspiring screen writers.
Film Review | Padmavat | Deepika Padukon
Hindi Film Review | Padmavat, Starring – Deepika Padukon, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Dangers of mixing AYUSH with Modern Medicine
-Dr. Arun Mitra- Although the National Medical Commission Bill has been referred to the standing committee, certain things need to be answered. The best alternative, however, would be to revamp the MCI to remedy the shortcomings which had cropped in it. But if the government is too adamant, then it is important that at…
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival unveils 2018 speakers at Mumbai preview
Speakers announced – The annual ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival announced its second list of speakers at a preview event at the iconic Royal Opera House in Mumbai today. Festival Dates – Set to take place 25-29 January 2018, the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ returns to the historic Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur for its…
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