Nov82019 by Ila2 Comments

Standup Comedy – Laugh, But Laugh Wisely & Heartily

Blog, Business / Economy, Education, Entertainment, Media, Social
The Future Fall of Standup Comedy in India – What, When & How You Say Matters ‘Laughter is the best medicine that should be consumed by every soul from the moment it steps into this world’ Standup Comedy With great recommendations from my cousins, I recently viewed this Tamil & English mixed, musical standup comedy - ‘Alex in Wonderland’. For the first time ever in the past decade, I sincerely appreciate the artist for the work of humor. 2 hours and 16 minutes of my life was gadget-free and filled with tummy paining laughter, with real impact in my mind. Yes! It is evident that there is a rise of standup comedy in India. Yet, the future seems to be shaky of this entertainment circuit, if one of the core…
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Nov22019 by Ila8 Comments
I am Sure You Would Relate to Me, As You Read This

I am Sure You Would Relate to Me, As You Read This

Blog, Health, Personal, Social
Born in the ’80s, most people around me, tell me that ‘I am an Old Soul’ and should have born in the 60’s era. That, I haven’t yet embraced the millennial generation. Times have changed, but my clock is ticking in the 80’s & 90’s phase, and so is my approach to many small things in daily life. If you read along, I am going to share with you, the most hilarious, creepy, and annoying actions of my life and the OCD that I possess, which usually terrorizes people around me. All of us have such attitudes and activities, but we generally don’t accept or appreciate ourselves and have a burst of laughter with it. I am sure you would hold on to my thoughts somewhere in my journey, as…
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Nov12019 by Ila16 Comments
That’s It! I Lost My Self Esteem, My Self Confidence

That’s It! I Lost My Self Esteem, My Self Confidence

Blog, Health, Relationship, Social
My Life's One Story that I would like to share it with you all... ‘Recognize Her?’ – A statement, pointing towards me. This was the first reaction when I met them, after a year of my wedding. Little did I know that they subtly mocked at my physical personality, which had obviously changed after the wedding. People who knew me for more than a decade constantly questioned about my transformation. Just like how every individual goes through Post Traumatic Disorder (PTD), most women in India, go through, what is called Post Marriage Disorder (PMD). This syndrome is not found in any book where you can learn about it. Read along to know my story of Post Marriage Disorder (PMD). Appreciate & Accommodate Yourself!!! When a woman is married, a new…
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Aug242018 by Ila6 Comments
You Are the Daughter We Always Wished For…

You Are the Daughter We Always Wished For…

Blog, Gender Issues, Relationship, Social
[caption id="attachment_1045" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Respect, Love & Appreciate[/caption] ‘You are the daughter we always wished for’, said the ever-smiling in-laws to the bride. And, my mind laughed with ridicule, ‘Huh! The same old cliché dialogue of the society. Alas! Nothing has changed over the years’. Isn’t this a typical scenario in most of the Indian weddings where the words and actions contradict themselves? We all have witnessed it. We all have faced it. A few months back, it was my bestie’s turn to get hitched to her longtime partner and stepped into the most unpredictable roller-coaster ride of the life. An inter-caste wedding where the beauty of the north and south rituals was singing in glory. Right from the moment, we stepped into the wedding, it was all about royalty.…
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Aug62018 by Ila10 Comments
And This is What I am Proud Of…

And This is What I am Proud Of…

Blog, Personal, Social
[caption id="attachment_1034" align="aligncenter" width="232"] Love Thyself!!![/caption]   Sometimes working from home and working solo, handling personal and professional commitments can be quite overwhelming. Today was one such day. The multiple deliveries of projects, online mentoring and reviewing of students, hundreds of mundane household chores, and above all my never-ending pursuit to hit the gym. Oh, My God, today was one among the exhaustive days with lots of certainty and uncertainty. What better than a long walk accompanied by the evergreen tunes of the Legendary A.R. Rahman to beat the tiredness. A man who doesn’t need a definition. I am proud and blessed to be born in this time of the evolution where I can cherish memories of his music. (Don’t worry, I am not going to talk to about ARR).…
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Jan232017 by Ila1 Comment
Far Away from their Roots

Far Away from their Roots

Blog, Personal, Social
Is their life Glossy or Gloomy? A phone call which uncovered a deep wound, filled with blood stains of heart-wrenching emotions, pertaining to thousands like her. ‘A dreamy, fantasy filled, glossy life is what they believe, I live here in a foreign land’, utters with a wet eye, choking throat, with a subtle smile. Far away, little did they know, why and how, we are living a life, far away from our roots, in a foreign land, amidst the aliens? With a strange feeling and hundreds of unspoken words and emotions, the call ended abruptly, followed by text message of reconnecting, some time later. Alas! An Indian in Foreign Land. The days passed by, but the conversation lingered in my mind. There has been millions of instances, while I have…
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Jan42017 by IlaNo Comments
Being Blind… What are you blinded by?

Being Blind… What are you blinded by?

Blog, Social
Being Blind… What are you blinded by? A group of people knotted to each other for being blind. A small stick of its own kind assures the presence of their group and the conformity of the path. A regular scene experienced while crossing the roads near my house, questioned the inner inquisitive mind. An unparalleled conversation with those blinded people, who are suffering for no fault of theirs. A result of birth, accident, sexual harassment, etc., were some of their reasons of blindness. However, their vision of the inner self is far beyond the challenges of biological defect. Ignorance, neglect, fear, helplessness, distrust, uncertainty, weakness, etc., were some of the emotions common to all of them. Having said that, they were all happy and peaceful in their own world, sharing…
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Dec122016 by Ila1 Comment
Cyclone Vardah – Revives the Colossal Impact of those Dreadful Days

Cyclone Vardah – Revives the Colossal Impact of those Dreadful Days

Blog, Environment, Science & Tech, Social
[caption id="attachment_739" align="alignleft" width="300"] Cyclone Vardah – Revives the Colossal Impact of those Dreadful Days[/caption] Cyclone Vardah – Revives the Colossal Impact of those Dreadful Days Off late, I refrain from early morning social media chats, whether it is Facebook, WhatsApp, etc., so that I do not ruin the first few fresh hours of the day. Today, it was different though. With the obligation to attend a call, I grasped that my mobile was overflowing with mammoth of messages. Most of the messages were about the Cyclone Vardah hitting the coastal areas of TamilNadu, the precautionary steps in case of flooding and a warning to stay safe and secured. In just a split of seconds, those messages recapped the colossal impact of the dreadful and devastating December month of 2015,…
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Nov292016 by Ila1 Comment
What are they – gifts or dowry?

What are they – gifts or dowry?

Blog, Social
[caption id="attachment_717" align="aligncenter" width="300"] What are they – gifts or dowry?[/caption] What are they – gifts or dowry? ‘What are you giving her for the wedding? What are you giving your son in law for the wedding? What will my daughter in law, be getting from her lovely parents on her big day? What are we getting for your daughters special day? The gift given to her in laws must be very costly and exceptional, so that she leads a peaceful life. Do not forget to buy presents for all the extended family members of the groom’s side, so that they welcome and accept your daughter from the bottom of their heart. Are you planning to bring your son in law home in the already existing car or going to…
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Nov282016 by Ila1 Comment
An Open Letter to the most respected Society

An Open Letter to the most respected Society

Blog, Relationship, Social
[caption id="attachment_712" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Gender Equality[/caption] An Open Letter to the most respected Society Dear Society, At the outset, I would like to congratulate and thank you for priming some of your fragments as per the evolution. I came into this world empty handed. I appreciate what I have received as the byproducts of the societal evolution, in the form of closely knitted parents, siblings, extended families, and beautiful friendships for a lifetime, of course with specific disclaimers in every stage of life. In your society, men and women coexists. One is always dependent on the other. This is how the cycle of evolution leads generation after generation. This is nature’s phenomena, which even you as a society cannot eradicate. Having said that, gender discrimination between men and women, has…
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