One of my main reasons for visiting Tofino was to indulge in an activity called ‘Storm Watching’, which is when you go to a beach during a storm and watch the rough seas with huge waves. Some do it from the safety of a hotel near the beach and some from the beach itself. I was interested in the latter as it’s more adventurous as well as more affordable.
Few characters receive immediate and warm praise from Holmes as Dr. Mortimer does in The Hound of the Baskervilles. Of the four novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles remains my top favorite and this opening scene with Dr. Mortimer is a big reason why. In this post I will be briefly sharing my thoughts on the four novels featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Mohammed Iqbal, a famous Urdu philosopher-poet, wrote, in one of most famous poems, the following lines
Sitaro se aagey jahan aur bhi hai
Abhi Ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hai
Meaning, there are more worlds beyond the stars, more battles awaiting you in life.
One lazy Sunday afternoon in February this year our friend group decided to meetup at a restaurant in Port Moody. I thought this was a good opportunity to check out any local attractions and the PoMo Museum seemed to be the best bet.
2025 was not a good year for me. The year started off brightly but ended up on a disappointing note. Life took a very unexpected …
A roundup of the books that broadened my understanding and fueled my curiosity this year.
I moved to Canada seven years ago today, to the day. I wasn’t new to resetting my life and starting from scratch in a new city, but doing it in a new country was a first, and that too after leaving a stable job. India, the land where I spent 25+ years of my life, shaped so much of who I am, and the shift to Canada was significant. But seven years later, I look back with gratitude for how much this country has given me. So today, in this post I am celebrating the seven things I absolutely love about Canada.
Carmilla is a gothic vampire novella published in 1872. It is one of the most influential vampire horror stories ever published, predating Dracula by 25 years. In fact, Dracula incorporates many features which were inspired/influenced by Carmilla. The story, which is set in a remote part of Austria, is about a young woman who is pursued by a female vampire.
Earlier this year, I was honored to be selected for the Association of Energy Engineers’ Young Energy Professional of the Year Canada Region Award. In September, I flew down to Atlanta, USA, to receive the award in person, which was a memorable experience.
