American guitarist Julian Lage in Jules at Eight, describes the human tendency to lack perspective while being the centre of attention. He comes from an artistic household in an era where there was less pressure compared to the present times. He describes music as nurturing,...
As each year comes to an end, one is often driven towards scripting a new year’s resolution, creating the need to find inspiration and purpose within to arrive at a plan to propel ourselves to new heights, to sustain and stay relevant to self and...
We are nearing the end of 2022 and coming out of a global pandemic crisis. Currently, wellness practises like yoga are becoming more popular around the globe. People now place a high premium on their health because they understand how important and necessary it is....
Deferring life until when one is a bit taller, a grade higher, a grade better, a year older, a little stronger, a little richer and so on, is thought to be a sure-shot way to a greater grander life experience, not realising that everything worthy...
It was in early 90’s; India was finding a new political entity that could be alternative to Congress, which was the formidable force in Indian politics. Though some regional parties had captured powered in some states, there were hardly any challengers in the National level...
India is a melting pot of different religions, and while media sensationalism suggests otherwise, we mostly live in harmony with our friends and neighbours of varying faiths. I feel privileged to have been raised with both Catholic and Hindu influences and I love living in...
Ranked amongst the 50 most influential people in India, Sadhguru is a Yogi, mystic, visionary and a New York Times bestselling author. Sadhguru has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 2017, the highest annual civilian award, accorded for exceptional and...
You’re a popular face in showbiz. How did acting happen? I had taken a break from my job of being an architect and was volunteering at an NGO for six months. During this time, popular television producer Shruti Naidu saw my pictures on social media...
How would you define yourself? I don’t want to be defined: as an actor and as a human being, I want to be constantly redefined What is the first thing you do when you wake up? I check my phone obviously, and then sip on...
How did you decide to become an actor? At the age of 23, I started off my career as an assistant director in the Malayalam film industry. Working on many projects on set, I realised I could be in front of the camera instead of...