It makes things a lot easier — My better half has absolutely no doubt that this is my best quality. My family members and friends find it difficult to comprehend. Personally, it is also something I like about myself. It is the habit of not getting into a habit. Over the years I have kind of mastered it. The fact that I get bored doing the same stuff over and over again may have something to do with it. But it’s a fact that I have never fallen into that ‘habit trap.’

The ticket is valid nationwide on all local (and regional) routes and in all means of public transport for any number of journeys — Blame it on the Russian aggression on Ukraine. It has ensured a huge shortage in the supply of energy while the demand remains in the higher side as usual. In the scamper for alternative sources countries with lesser population are somehow managing. However, for Europe’s biggest economies things aren’t as…

To me a key question pertains to the frequency of submissions on Medium and I am yet to find an answer that is convincing — At the beginning of last December I set myself a target. I pledged to publish a minimum of seven posts a month on Medium for at least half a year. That is one new post every four to five days, and at least 42 posts in total. It wasn’t easy…

How a simple childhood strategy manifested itself into a smart and sustainable tactic over the years — I was never a bookworm. During my days as a student I struggled to put in the extra hours going through all the books and notes and making the necessary preparation. It seemed to be a never-ending process. My classmates would boast about how long they used to study and…

…and a career slam — When there are discussions about players having missed out on a career Grand Slam, owing to their failure to win one particular tournament, such lists usually include names that failed at Roland Garros. The French Open is more often than not the odd one out. There are many legendary players…

Is it pragmatic? — It’s a fact that we live in the age of social media, the level of dependence differing from person to person. Being digital has undoubtedly become an indispensable part of our lives, but while it has helped people connect it hasn’t exactly brought them closer. But is it comprehensible to think of life without social networking. Is digital detox a possibility? On a personal note I have resisted the temptation of joining a number of such platforms, ones that either make no sense to me or do not affect my overall digital presence. Over the last few years the level of engagement with a few others has also gradually diminished, and become almost negligible.

Mats Wilander’s triumph at the 1982 French Open was historic, in more ways than one — He is back in the French capital for the year’s second Grand Slam tournament, in a familiar role, one that he has donned for quite a few years now. …

…You won’t be able to move on with life — To let go is without doubt the most difficult thing in life. Human beings, by nature, are a sensitive lot and whenever emotions become overpowering, reason takes a backseat. Something that affects you deeply stays with you for a longer period. It is not easy to get over it. You keep thinking about it, and these recurring thoughts affect every other aspect of your existence, making life come to a virtual standstill.