Freezing Thoughts

Everybody wants to be The Batman! Not because they want to don a cape and fight crime, but because he embodies traits that are universally aspirational; stuff like perseverance, justice, morality, intellect, and resilience. His journey resonates with people across cultures because it reflects fundamental human struggles and ambitions in climbing up Maslow’s hierarchy.  Bruce Wayne’s journey reminds us that the path to self-realization is laden with challenges, it’s a reflection of the human spirit’s capacity for growth and transcendence. And who better than Christopher Nolan to provide a layered exploration of the Dark Knight’s human condition, transformation, and the pursuit of purpose!  Viewed through the lens of philosophy, Bruce’s evolution from a vengeful young man to a selfless protector can be interpreted as a journey towards self-realization. The trilogy maps this spiritual path through the principles of Dharma, Karma, and Moksha .  Batman Begins: The Pursuit of D...

Why does it feel like a personal achievement that the Indian cricket team won the T20 World Cup yesterday? And why did it feel like a day of national mourning on November 20th, 2023, after India lost the ODI World Cup finals? Why is cricket in India more than just a professional sport, and instead a deeply personal experience for fans? In the final quarter of the 20th century, Indian society was on the cusp of growth, burdened by the scars of colonialism. But in 1983, through a simple game of bat and ball—one of the remnants of colonial rule—inequalities were momentarily erased. Kapil Dev, a small-town hero, led a team of underdogs to victory in the biggest arena of the cricketing world, providing new hope to a nation thirsty for inspiration. India literally ' beat them in their own game '! Through the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, a generation of Indian kids (and young adults) grew up watching an unbelievable talisman named Sachin Tendulkar bring immense joy through his...