Dhaval RathodSep 2, 2019Learning from Fictional Characters #1Books, movies and the characters therein are sometimes larger than life and leave an everlasting impact on us. Guidance, inspiration,...
Dhaval RathodAug 23, 2019Book Review: A Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book belongs to Science Fiction genre with a fairy tale kind of...
Dhaval RathodAug 22, 2019Book Review: The Boy in Striped PyjamasThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne My rating: 5 of 5 stars There are very few books special in a way that can make you laugh...
Dhaval RathodOct 18, 2018Here’s why Kevin Carter was a Sudanese Civil War hero.This Pulitzer-winning photograph (right) named “The Vulture and the Little Girl” is doing the rounds of the social media with an undue...
Dhaval RathodJun 25, 2018Stones and hurri-Kane devastate PanamaImage Credit: NDTV In a high-voltage goal-fest at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, England mercilessly crushed the debutante Panama 6-1. Not only...
Dhaval RathodJun 23, 2018Germany: Back from ‘Low’. Back from the dead.Image Credit: Indian Express Following an unexpected and indigestible defeat against Mexico, Joachim Low’s side hit a new ‘Low’ when...
Dhaval RathodJun 23, 2018Hazard-ous Belgium ruin Tunisian tunesImage Credit: sports.inquirer.net In one of the most galvanizing World Cup encounters, Belgium executed a skilfully orchestrated riot to...
Dhaval RathodJun 16, 2018Argentina fails to break the “Ice” as things get “Messi” for them!Iceland had already got their name in the history books by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. In their...
Dhaval RathodMay 31, 2018What’s in the name?Ever wondered how our North Indian snowy attractions got their names? Let’s find out … Shakespeare said, “What’s in the name? Call a rose...
Dhaval RathodMay 16, 2018Thanos has a point!Thanos: The name itself is thunderous. And we all love to hate him. He is one of the most terrifying and formidable villains ever created...
Dhaval RathodFeb 1, 2018A Tryst with FailureWhat if you went on a date with Failure… “They’re staring at us,” she said. I scanned around at the curious restaurant crowd. “Things...
Dhaval RathodJan 30, 2018‘Aadhar’ lays the ‘foundation’ of Hindi Word of the YearSo many organizations have asked us for our Aadhar number, and so many of us have refused to give it to them that the word has now...
Dhaval RathodJan 28, 2018The Fantastic FirefliesThe Nature has endowed us with innumerable miracles in and around us. One of the most awe-inspiring wonders is the presence of millions...
Dhaval RathodJan 26, 2018Sonnet #1 ConstitutionA mighty tapestry of a design, and yet has horrible holes to exploit. Originally purposed with intents benign, then infected with...
Dhaval RathodJan 23, 2018Important ThingsHow many important things are there? Is it beauty, blood, bones or bond that every living soul does share? Or of a bag of bucks you...
Dhaval RathodFeb 9, 2013UntitledWhy regret others’ action or inaction? I’ve made my point pretty clear, I pity the world devoid of affection, as my damnation draws...
Dhaval RathodFeb 1, 2013A Ship Without MastA void in life, pitch-black, ‘am slippin’ down deeper and fast, Then I see light, a tiny speck, Something hopeful at last, Or an...
Dhaval RathodJan 28, 2013YouThings are a little deranged, a bit askew, the one who can set them straight is you; A new life is rising, the day is new, and the light...
Dhaval RathodJan 21, 2013Expectations and Reality‘ But what is life without expectations? If you cross out feelings like expectations, ambitions, desires and hope from life, what...