Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…

“El amor es ciego, pero los vecinos no.”Translation: “Love is blind, but the neighbours are not.”This is a funny take reminding us that while you might be blinded by love, but your neighbours and community can see exactly what is going on. This Spanish proverb is funny, but it’s also true. It doesn’t speak of…

When R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, the world celebrated the young grandmaster’s brilliance. Certainly, his victory was a pride for India, but, behind the global stage he was standing at, there was his mother, Nagalakshmi, who spent years building the foundation for him. Praggnanandhaa and his sister, Vaishali,…