Category Archives: FUTURISTIK

There was a time when chasing love, romance, and companionship gave men a sense of purpose. It was a journey — often messy, often thrilling — but one that felt worth the struggle. That was before smartphones, before the dopamine-on-demand culture, before the infinite scroll of perfection entered our lives. Then came internet porn —Continue reading “The Quiet Disillusionment of the Modern Man”

I love meeting people who are original thinkers—those rare individuals who challenge commonly accepted ideas with refreshing perspectives. During a recent visit to Singapore, I met one such businessman. In the span of a casual conversation, he shook the very foundation of a belief I had long held sacred: that tea—our beloved chai—has been an intrinsicContinue reading “A Cup of Colonialism: The Bitter Truth Behind India’s Beloved Chai”

Isn’t it strange that even before countries were formed, before civilizations rose, and before cultures could exchange ideas across oceans — the concept of marriage between a man and a woman was a common norm? How did people, scattered across continents and isolated by time and geography, all arrive at this same idea? Long beforeContinue reading “Marriage Before Civilization: A Universal Human Truth?”

I parked my car outside the temple. As expected, a beggar lady approached. “So, you’ve come to visit the temple?” she asked. ‘Of course,’ I thought. ‘Why else would I park here?’ But I smiled. No point being rude. “Yes,” my wife replied instead. “Okay, go and come,” said the beggar. Huh? Was this her temple now?Continue reading “Stop Transferring Guilt”

Marriage, in its essence, was once a sacred institution — a man and a woman coming together to build a home, raise children, and contribute to a larger social and spiritual order. It was a union rooted in shared responsibilities, societal roles, and a deeper understanding of life’s continuity through family. But times have changed.Continue reading “Marriage or Mere Arrangement? A Reflection on Modern Unions”

Once upon a time, before the world knew paper currency, people still worked. Not because they wanted to — but because they had to. Powerful men would recruit other humans, assign them tasks, fix their work hours, decide their rest days, and outline precisely what needed to be done. In return, they offered food, shelter,Continue reading “Slavery, Rebranded”

Marriage, as we know it today, is often romanticized as the union of two people in love. But historically, and especially in the realm of religion, marriage was rarely about love. It was about function—about duty, lineage, order, purity, power, and control. Each religion assigned its own purpose to marriage. Some saw it as sacred.Continue reading “Marriage Had Different Purposes in Different Religions”

Revenge. It’s not the noblest of emotions. It’s not something we are taught to cultivate. And yet, if we are honest, it’s one of the most satisfying feelings a human can experience. Think about it. Would the Ramayana feel complete if Hanuman hadn’t set Lanka on fire? Would Rama be the same ideal hero if he hadn’t killed Ravana? WouldContinue reading “The Sweet Taste of Revenge: Why We Cheer When the Villain Falls”

Over the last two decades as a Vedic astrologer, I’ve created imaginary faces for 99% of my clients. Because truth be told, I’ve never met most of them in person—and likely never will. I wouldn’t recognize them in a crowd, even if they walked right past me. All I know about them are their birthContinue reading “The Faces I’ll Never See”

Valmiki’s Ramayana didn’t just narrate a prince’s story — it sculpted a cultural archetype. Ram, as painted by Valmiki, was not merely a character; he was an emblem, a metaphor. A maryada purushottam — the “ideal man.” He was the obedient son, the loving husband, the just king, the disciplined warrior, the stoic exile. He did the right thing,Continue reading “The Ideal Man and the Ideal Gas: Ram Through Valmiki’s Lens”