“Concentrate every minute like a Roman— like a man— on doing what’s in front of you with precise and genuine seriousness, tenderly, willingly, with justice…” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

"The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things." — Epictetus

Seneca on the dangers of reading too much:

Looking at the world through a microscope 🧵 1. Terrifying photo of an ant's face

Sweater and socks weather in Bangalore today!

My breakfast on two fasting days of the month: no grains, no beans. Stewed apple, avocado, Amla and Pudina juice, plus my usual (not pictured) soaked almonds and black raisins. On a side note, I love avocados so much—I wouldn’t mind being an avocado farmer someday!

After years of avoiding deep frying, I’m finally embracing its magic—at least for certain festive dishes! Made ambode, raw mango rice, and my son’s favorite: puri & shrikhand. But the real joy? Recreating my grandmother’s Aloo Ras Bhaji & puris, a nostalgic nod to my childhood.

Once you’ve experienced the pristine clean of a dishwasher’s steaming hot plates and cutlery, there’s no going back.

Everyone needs to remember this…

Aamras season — my favourite time of the year! I can never get enough of the king of fruits in all its glorious forms. But nothing beats having it as is… or savouring that golden nectar when the pulp is freshly extracted. Pure bliss! Makes the summer heat bearable and melts all

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Mumbai friends — I’ll be at White Crow (BKC) at 12 PM, Title Waves (Bandra) at 2 PM, and Crossword (Krishna Curve) at 4 PM this Friday, 9th Aug, signing copies of The Sattvic Way. If you’re around, I’d love to see you there!

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If you are battling constant fatigue, feeling out of sync with your body, or simply craving balance in your overall well-being, then The Sattvic Way by Anushruti is your essential guide. From food to focus, sleep to stress—discover how sattvic living can transform your every

Ever wondered why a dosa turns out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside? The secret goes far beyond culinary instinct driven by physics. In an authored article for DT Next IIT Madras, Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula unpacks the science behind this everyday magic. The

Deepavali is indeed a beautiful festival!

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