Best Thriller Manga

You know that feeling when you are reading a story so compelling that you never want to stop reading? Your senses are heightened and you have no interest in anything happening around you. You forget to breathe, your heartbeat quickens and you scream out expletives when something unexpected happens. That is the fever of a…

How to prepare for any exam in less time

I like studying, but I hate studying for an exam. This is because I can read whatever I want, any topic, whenever I want. I can understand the subject without having to memorize anything. But that is not the case with exams. Even now, most of our exams are based on retention of facts, not…

Best Underrated Comedy Shows!

I figured this would be the perfect time for me to write this post because so many of my favorite shows are being aired on Indian Television now! I watch comedy series exclusively and these are some of the funniest, but they are not very popular. I will be excluding the likes of Friends, Big…

Why Can’t We Focus?

Do you pull out your smartphone too often and don’t even realize it? Say, while watching a movie that you are actually enjoying? For me, the big moment of realization was a hard punch in the gut. I was thoroughly enjoying a book and yet, I pulled out my phone to check social media. I was…

Console-quality Android Games #3

Woo! I am blown away by the multitude of excellent games available on the Google Play Store! Have you checked out the previous list?   Now that you’ve checked those out, let’s proceed! Asphalt Xtreme Although Asphalt 8 is an extremely popular game, I did not like it. The car physics are boring and track…

Are You Always Busy?

‘Busyness’ (as in having a lot of stuff to do throughout the day) is often mistaken as an indicator of productivity. Just doing stuff all the time does not make you more productive. Productivity is all about getting more done in less time with more efficiency so that you have time to pursue other activities….

How to get books for free (and cheap)

Are you broke because you splurged on something as silly as clothes? (Lul, noob mistake- never buy anything except books) Don’t be a book pirate. The author will haunt your dreams. If you follow this guide and get books legally, the authors will send you Diwali gifts. Perhaps you are a new reader who wants…

Should India End Death Penalty?

International organizations including Amnesty International stand for abolition of death penalty all around the world, no matter what the crime. The advocates of this notion often subscribe to an extended view of natural law which stands as: One man cannot be allowed to take the life of another man. This noble notion stems from the…

Indian Console Gamers vs Nintendo

Am I a pro-gamer? I consider myself a ‘casual gamer’ because I play around 2-3 hours in a week and prefer easier games with least complications that I can just pick up and play anytime and not have to remember a lot of the story or moves. I dislike the addictive nature of endless games…

How to manage multiple projects?

Most of us have multiple interests and have the ability to pursue more than one at a time. We often don’t give much thought to it as we settle into your routine of college and jobs. What is it that you have always wanted to do, but couldn’t, due to whatever reasons? Widen your horizon…