Himalayan Traverse!!!
The above pic was taken during one of the most contemplative moments of my traverse in the Himalayas. It was one of those places where I...
Girish Rathna
Jul 22, 20202 min read
The most powerful passport!!!
The above is the most powerful passport in the world. Not because the country it represents, not because it belongs to a celebrity, not...
Girish Rathna
May 2, 20202 min read
Alkaloids... the cure???
Plants evolve and develop chemicals to protect themselves against predators. These natural active compounds, such as alkaloids and...
Girish Rathna
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Grass is greener!!!
My Himalayan adventure was one of those experiences of life, which I could recall again and again. It seems it has left a perpetual mark...
Girish Rathna
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1...!!!
I am a fan of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team. And like the BMW M3 GTR in my previous post, to see the actual Formula 1 cars (both of...
Girish Rathna
Feb 22, 20202 min read
The cornerstone!!!
Sitting at the edge of the waterfront, I took this pic of Singapore’s skyline just minutes after dusk. It’s not too much, it’s not too...
Girish Rathna
Feb 10, 20203 min read
One pic, two faces!!!
After months of fostering facial hair, the above pic was an inspiration that ignited in my mind to document the waning of my beard during...
Girish Rathna
Jan 29, 20203 min read
Ok Boomer!!!
This pic was taken during my visit to a beautiful underwater tunnel. Just look at the blessed place I am standing at. An oceanic...
Girish Rathna
Jan 22, 20203 min read
I can see through your BS...!!!
It’s the – ‘I can see through your BS, but I will watch and let you whine because we both know you are slowly dying inside' look. Been a...
Girish Rathna
Oct 5, 20191 min read
Royally penKcil!!!
To feel and look 'Royally PenKcil'. Not all who live in a palace(any) are royal!!! He who is truly royal, the palace and everything else...
Girish Rathna
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Statue of Unity...
The story begins as my quest to conquer all that is tall began. I have so far, with humble gratefulness towards everything the universe...
Girish Rathna
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Hard Rock at the Taj Mahal...!!!
Although the above pic may seem like a regular ‘tourist photo’ taken at the Taj Mahal, this one has an intense backstory. Travelling in a...
Girish Rathna
Jun 10, 20191 min read
Hardships are equal!!!
Hardships are equal for all, but how you deal with it need not have to be equal. You know what, the Devil is actually a whining little...
Girish Rathna
May 1, 20191 min read
Not a superman!!!
I am not a Superman; just a writer. ;) Michael Jackson once said — “All I want to say is that they don’t really care about us.” But now...
Girish Rathna
Apr 28, 20191 min read
The Pinnacle...
Standing on top of the tallest public residential buildings (seven actually) in the world, I also realized that it was the world’s...
Girish Rathna
Mar 14, 20191 min read
Back to the mountain side!!!
Just a casual reminder as to take a revisit back to the mountainside, to be reminiscent of a not-so-simple life we live in the city....
Girish Rathna
Feb 19, 20191 min read
From my right arm to my left…!!!
This particular pic was almost a victory treat. Succumbed to the thought that I had no time to spare, I had almost canceled my plans to...
Girish Rathna
Jan 20, 20191 min read
Traveller!!!
There is a traveller inside everyone; just different purpose. There are four known elements in nature, and I once thought as I decided...
Girish Rathna
Jan 15, 20191 min read
YAWN!!!
YAWN...!!! Stop boring me, world! ;)
Girish Rathna
Jan 9, 20191 min read
The magic!!!
While trying to 'zebra cross' a busy road on foot in Hong Kong, I took the above pic during one of my favorite Christmas times. Not...
Girish Rathna
Dec 20, 20181 min read
