Dravida SeetharamThe Saga of the White Elephant: From Myth to ModernityMy grandmother's claim of seeing a white elephant, supposedly organized by her father for her marriage procession, was met with disbelief…3d ago3d ago
Dravida SeetharamNavigating the Transition: A Journey from Telugu to EnglishExaminations always brought me anxiety. In my ninth grade, our school board, to prepare us for a globalized world, decided to try an…Jun 21Jun 21
Dravida SeetharamThe Illusion of Glitter: A Journey from Pretense to AuthenticityAll that glitters is not Gold. I learnt the meaning of this proverb very late in my life. I grew up with a friend, Basavaraju, who…Jun 14Jun 14
Dravida SeetharamWhispers of Wisdom: Growing Up in a Family of StorytellersI grew up in a family of storytellers, where storytelling was not just a form of entertainment but also a way to pass on our cultural…Jun 7Jun 7
Dravida SeetharamLegacy: A Footprint in the SandEvery parent aspires to leave a lasting legacy. A business tycoon might aim to pass on their empire, while a spiritual leader hopes to…May 31May 31
Dravida SeetharamAtlas’s Burden: The Story of Carrying Too MuchThe image of Atlas holding up the sky or the world symbolizes enduring strength and resilience. It’s a powerful metaphor, illustrating the…May 24May 24
Dravida SeetharamThe Changing way of saying ‘Thanks.’Looking back, I often took my parents’ and wife’s love and affection for granted. I never explicitly thanked them for their kindness and…May 171May 171
Dravida SeetharamToo Much Stuff: The Story of Letting GoIt was not easy to buy things when I was growing up. We had minimum furniture and a few bed rolls. My father went to the library to read…May 10May 10
Dravida SeetharamEfficiency in Frugality: Lessons Learned Over Fifty YearsMy manager Naik taught me fifty years ago how to do more with less. His favourite examples were bathing in half a bucket of water ( about 3…May 3May 3
Dravida SeetharamLove’s Check-Out Time: NoneIs there an expiration date for love? In our modern world, where the dynamics of love and marriage have evolved, it’s not uncommon to…Apr 26Apr 26