PinnedShivendra LalTarget for the life aheadThe now discontinued ‘Target’ magazine was ‘the’ thing to read for Indian kids in the 80s, and one of many common things that bonded us.Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
PinnedShivendra LalA compelling case for being messyThere was a child-like innocence to my brother’s messiness was about celebrating it as we celebrate nature & the cosmos.Jan 29, 2022Jan 29, 2022
Shivendra Lal(In)voluntarily becoming a festival drawingThis holiday season, I share my thoughts on the true meaning of festivals and the farce concept of holidays and festivities as we know it.Dec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021
Shivendra LalFrom unboxing to curating giftsOn my first birthday after my brother’s passing, I am left with curating his gifts and wondering whether I can or should celebrate…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
Shivendra LalThis Diwali, light will be celebrating the omnipresent darknessAs I go through my first Diwali since my brother passed away, I reminisce about what the festival meant for the both of us.Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Shivendra LalKeeping high fidelity alive without my DSP displayMy brother could access and process information pretty much like the DSP in that audio system. Now, I must keep it alive without him…Oct 23, 2021Oct 23, 2021
Shivendra LalThe old, bruised pencil caseThere was a direct correlation between my deceased brother’s favourite pencil case and our relationship. Unfortunately, I realise it now.Oct 2, 2021Oct 2, 2021
Shivendra LalA priceless, transcendental life lessonA priceless, transcendental life lesson from my elder brother that laid the foundation for how I approached the world and life.Sep 19, 2021Sep 19, 2021
Shivendra LalThe uncomfortable learning at the event horizonCondolence does not necessarily help with grief. What I learnt from grieving my brother’s passing — it is a self-fulfilling prophecy.Sep 5, 2021Sep 5, 2021
Shivendra LalLifelong pursuit of a peaceful sleepMy brother’s lifelong pursuit for one thing that he loved the most — peaceful sleepAug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021