Dipan Kumar Rout

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  • Let’s cut the crap. Those fluffy bucket lists full of skydiving and learning French? They’re bullshit. Here are 40 things you actually need to do before 40 if you don’t want to wake up one day wondering where your life went. Remember, time’s ticking. You’ve got shit to do. Get to it.

  • An average day. I log in to Twitter and there’s it, again. The decade old debacle on topic of reservation of jobs for local people. This time it channeled a series of hateful threads against the migrants and how they have disrupted the culture of the city. I get the anguish (no matter how politically…

  • 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…