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The need for Superheroes

It does not seem logical does it? They are after all figments of imagination of some guy who’s probably had enough of this world, wanting to expand his horizons or just expose his frustrations at things that comes up with these larger than life characters. Many know it’s not possible but few want the drama that superheroes provide. Like many things around us, even this beautiful art of expressing one’s creativity eventually turns into an industry by itself, thereby creating groups, fan clubs, comic cons etc., But let’s not get into that today. Instead let’s focus on what superheroes really stand for.   To try and explain this, let me take you back a few years when my friend questioned the need for sprucing up the city rather than focusing on basic infrastructure. His point of view was that we could divert some of these funds to the needy and cut down on the extravagance. It’s definitely not so simple is it? I mean, you can’t just write off the money you had reserved for a project...

Of Age, Time and Goals

Music by itself strikes the right chords in the heart. Rain makes us take shelter at the earliest and a good piece of tarmac makes you push hard in the car you're driving. Combine the trio and the situation is completely different; a long drive on a winding road with the perfect music in the background on a rainy day. I can already see you fantasizing about it. For some it evokes the romantic in them, others are reminded of their college and a few, well they just want to drive. That's the beauty, no two are alike and this diversity is what makes the world go around. The scenario above leaves you thinking about some of the happiest or saddest moments of your life. While I was not on a particularly winding bit of road, the drizzle was perfect not to throw traffic out of order and Ozzy in the background was well, Ozzy, absolutely awesome, the 'What am I doing with my life?' thought popped up. If you're my age and haven't come across that question, it means you ei...