Dipan Kumar Rout

Living life between backspaces.

  • Look, we’ve all been there. That moment when you look at your bank account and think, “How did I get here?” I’ve had more of those moments than I care to admit. But you know what? Each of those facepalm-worthy financial decisions taught me something valuable. So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea, if…

  • I am Voyager 1, and this is my story. It’s been 46 years since I left the warm embrace of Earth, my home. I remember that day like it was yesterday – September 5, 1977. The rumble of the launch, the sudden weightlessness, and then… freedom. I was off on the greatest adventure any human…

  • Ever since I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with literature and language. There’s something magical about the way words can transport you to another world, evoke deep emotions, or even change your perspective. It’s like having a superpower, but one that everyone can harness. Among all the languages I’ve dabbled in and admired, there’s one…

  • Sometimes it’s very frustrating to go over the cycles of motivation again and again only to come back to square one. Self mastery is difficult to attain. Here are eight steps to unfuck your life. If you’re tired of feeling beaten down by life, follow these eight steps. These steps are your compass, guiding you…

  • The Man from Earth Synopsis: Every 10 years or so, John Oldman has to move on. No matter what he’s doing. No matter who he’s with. He has to pack up and leave, or there will be talk of him not aging.John was born 14,000 years ago. He has not aged a day since he…

  • Asoka There’s this scene in the movie Asoka, where the great emperor Asoka cuts off his hair and tries to look like a common man, in order to camouflage himself with the masses. Some Buddhist monks pass by and there’s a dialogue exchange between them. Monk: You’re not from here. Who are you ? भिक्षु:…

  • Anime has long captivated audiences with its vibrant storytelling, intricate worlds, and unforgettable characters.  But I’ve been bored because almost 90 percent of the anime series follow a pretty similar formula: characters discover their powers, go through a bunch of upgrades, and face increasingly tough challenges. Don’t get me wrong, that’s a big part of…

  • Many a times, I come across something nice only to lose it later because I did not jot it down somewhere. A collection of quotes, nuggets of wisdom that I have come across and has motivated me. “The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.” Swami Vivekananda “Nothing in the world can take the place…

  • Random thoughts are collection of thoughts that are pretty incoherent, unordered and chaotic, that I mostly think of and think to myself. Many of these are just collections of random opinions heard from someone, may be from reels or podcasts and then a few opinion pieces of mine from here and there. Do not try to…

  • Imagine if Narendra Modi writes an article, on the common history of India and Pakistan one day and pushes for a need to re-integrate both the countries? Ok, so I made up that one but imagine if that were to happen for real, then you can have two thoughts on this; First, Narendra Modi is…