Shawn Achor, a psychologist highlights the fact that happiness towards what we do is a sign for better productivity. Through his humour, he shows us that the happier that we are, along with the fact of changing the way we interpret the world, we can find happiness in what we do. He specifically goes with … Continue reading The happy secret to better work – Shawn Achor
Month: June 2019
Before I Fall
Name of the Book- Before I Fall Author- Lauren Oliver Genre- Young Adult Fiction Published date- 14 February 2010 Summary- Samantha Kingston has everything that any girl has always wanted; three good friends; the popular guy at school and Miss Popular of the year. But on Cupid Day, things take a major twist. Samantha meets … Continue reading Before I Fall
A Lethal Toxin to help in solving the Opioid Crisis
Opioids are painkiller drugs, which can cause death if taken in huge amounts and since it is very addictive here are the stats of its consumption:- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States in 2017, two-thirds of drug overdose deaths involved an opioid. In the same year, 47,000 people died … Continue reading A Lethal Toxin to help in solving the Opioid Crisis
One Week of Senior Year- What was it like; ups and downs and my opinions #Post No.101
Well, how do I start this post? Oh yeah, it's my final year of school and one week of it has given me its unusual taste. Wassup, everybody! I am extremely sorry for my one-week absence, I just had so much work to do. AND I am so proud to say that this is my … Continue reading One Week of Senior Year- What was it like; ups and downs and my opinions #Post No.101
American Consulate Book Haul
As I had mentioned in my visiting the consulate post, here are the books that I had borrowed from the consulate. Before I fall by Lauren Oliver- Samantha Kingston has everything that anybody who isn't in the popular crowd would want. After living the first half of her life at the bottom of the hierarchy, … Continue reading American Consulate Book Haul
(Library Visits Part 2) – Visiting the American Consulate Library #Vacay2k19
AYO, dear readers. We have an update from "muah" about the next library trip, (which was supposed to be up a few days ago, and I'm sorry about that, but anywho). I had got the opportunity to visit this library on June 3rd 2019, and to be honest, I am so proud of myself for … Continue reading (Library Visits Part 2) – Visiting the American Consulate Library #Vacay2k19
My Bucket List Analysis #Vacay2k19
Well, I did have an unexpected bucket list. And what I did was unexpected as well. I mean, I had so much to do in mind, that after a few days, I decided to let go and just go with the flow. And I finally realize that I made a good choice in doing so … Continue reading My Bucket List Analysis #Vacay2k19
Aurobindo Ashram Book Haul
On May 22nd, I was able to visit the Aurobindo Ashram, for which I have written a detailed post in the Travel Blogs category. I had also mentioned that I bought some books at the bookstore during my visit, so here's my book haul. Link to the post- Travelling to my Grandfather’s place via the visit … Continue reading Aurobindo Ashram Book Haul
A Discussion with an Agriculturalist- V.Ravichandran #Vacay2k19
On May 24, 2019, I had the opportunity to meet the Agriculturalist, V. Ravichandran. I was able to interact with him for about an hour and a half, in which he primarily discussed agriculture and his latest research schemes. As a Board Member of the Global Farmer's Network, he had primarily talked about the process … Continue reading A Discussion with an Agriculturalist- V.Ravichandran #Vacay2k19
Aladdin- Movie Review
Name of the Movie- Aladdin Year of Release- 2019 Genre- Fantasy, Disney Readaptation Duration- 128 minutes (2 hrs 8 min) Director- Guy Ritchie Starring- Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, IMDb rating- 7.4/10 Synopsis- Like the readaptation from the 1992 animated film of Aladdin, Jafar, the minister uses Aladdin, the infamous street rat to obtain the lamp … Continue reading Aladdin- Movie Review