At the outset, I don’t believe in generally doling out advice. The most powerful learning is driven from within by reading widely, seeking out new experiences and self-contemplation. To that extent, this is merely a note to my younger self and probably a guard-rail to my future self. Below are…

I have been swimming, paddling and kayaking for a while and I was itching to try more water based sports. Being familiar with ergometer in the local gym, I tended to like the rhythm and the feel of ‘rowing’ occasionally. I enjoyed how just few minutes of using the erg…

I leaned on my motorcycle towards the curve of the track, my back bent forward in an aerodynamic position, my eyes scanning the bent of the curve ahead and my hands steading the throttle as I swiftly negotiated the sharp curve of the race track. My mind was still, fully…

I watched this movie yesterday in a rapt attention at the IMAX theatre and returned home spell-bound. It was truly an extraordinary experience — heart-thumping, adrenaline fueled and visually stunning, to say the least. Top Gun could very well be the finest cinematic action movie without conjuring an artificial world…

As I stood on the steep slope near Red banks of Mt Shasta, steading myself with an ice axe, catching my breath and looking out at the surreal view spread before me, I thought for a moment why the hell have I put myself through all this drudgery over the…

As I hooked on the harness of the paraglider, and ran towards the edge of the cliff to take off with the cool wind flapping on my face, I felt an eerie sense of calmness. My heart skipped a beat as I reached the edge with at least 500 ft…

Last month I completed another Sprint distance triathlon. While I was looking forward to racing in the scenic Sierra foothills, I was a bit apprehensive on the Swim. I had prepared for the race adequately, especially focusing on the swim and focused to remain positive while driving down to Exeter…

As I was coursing through the Berkeley Half track, I was struck by the congeniality of the local residents who had come out of their homes…