Unleashed Thoughts
Unleashed Thoughts is the social and lifestyle segment of WANDER BIRD, which highlights stories on life experiences and social causes in its truest form.
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Making ‘Roti’ in Indian Households : Whose Job Is It Actually?
Recently, I read a very interesting take on roti making in India. It defined the whole process of making ‘roti’ (read : Indian flatbread made from wheat flour) and how it weaves magic in Indian households. Apparently, no meal seems to be complete without the quintessential ‘roti’ or ‘chapati’ after all. And yes, we even have variations in the form of parathas, kulchas, pooris etc. as part of the Indian cuisine. But nothing has ever been as regular a feature in Indian meals as the good-old ‘roti’. I had just wrapped up work and blissfully reading away random blogs in the late evening. And this particular post immediately made me…
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Quote Of The Day
How busy can we really get? Today’s quote is dedicated to that one moment which we spare for just ourselves, and that connects us to the truth of life in someway. -> Take a pause before that last sip of your favourite tea, -> spend that extra minute in bed cuddling with the loved one, -> look at yourself in the mirror for that one extra moment, -> breathe in that smell of the first rain, -> hold your breath for a moment after that beautiful kiss, -> steal a glance and appreciate beauty, -> smile back at a stranger passing by, -> stop by and wave to that…
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Quote Of The Day
Life conversations happen with many. Self-conversations are rare. I dedicate today’s quote to all those times we spend with just ourselves, in that cosy little private space of ours.
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Quote Of The Day
Introducing a new category in the “Unleashed Thoughts” segment of WANDER BIRD – Quote of The Day. This compiles life quotes by the author of this blog – SANTWONA PATNAIK – an avid writer, story-teller and a dreamer.
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WOMEN OF TOMORROW – Are we grooming kids the right way?
Gender inequality has existed across the world since ages. Men and women have never been considered as two equally contributing wheels in the cycle of life. So, let’s just face it, without sounding preachy. Well, we don’t have any control over whatever has happened and there’s absolutely no point brooding and fighting over who did what and the so-called distorted facts from history. But what we have a solid control on now, is the opportunity to inculcate the most basic value of equality within our kids. An EQUALITY which simply means ‘being equal’, with no discrimination based on caste, social status, region, nation and most importantly gender! Kids have the…
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5 Best Travel Apps Every Woman Traveler Must Have
Gone are the days when “Are you going alone?” or “Is it safe for women?” are the questions which are asked again and again by families whenever women plan women-only or solo trips. Travel apps and other technologies have played a very important part to eliminate safety and other concerns of women travelers. There are many travel apps available now that help find partners to go on trips or are geared towards increasing the level of women’s safety or help make your trip as hassle-free as possible. Below mentioned are some travel apps for women which will ensure that you have a trip of a lifetime. Sheroes: Are you an…
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The Bizarre People and Customs of South Korea
Here’s a personal essay by John Adams on the chain of events, which led to his experiences in a beautiful country called South Korea. “I had something special planned for our second marriage anniversary, but she gave me an even bigger surprise ten days prior to the big day. We started as friends in the first year of college and two years later, I was convinced that we were soul mates. Our wedding ceremony took place a month after graduation and it was absolutely perfect. Getting into an intimate relationship with a former best friend is something special and I was certain that this was meant to last. We shared…
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Learn to prioritise LIFE ~ A Personal Memoir from GOA
I could not have asked for a better sunset or better company, on this trip to Goa! Time froze right here. Undoubtedly, life has a zillion shades. Maybe, this is what is called ‘perfect’. As we grow older, it becomes more and more difficult to coordinate, find common timelines and plan a getaway with friends. But if you earnestly want to make plans work, they will work. Learn to PRIORITISE. No matter how reckless and spontaneous our 20-year old selfs were, the dynamics change at 30. We have more responsibilities, financial constraints and work load which definitely get tougher with time. So, impromptu getaways pave way for well-coordinated plans. Yes,…
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That first touch of a newborn baby on Day 1
Here’s a heartfelt short story on that feeling of the first touch of a newborn baby. It is an angelic touch indeed! “A happy baby has shining eyes. It walks open hearted into the world and spreads magic.” ~ Sigrid Leo 09:55 AM | It was a usual Friday at work. The floor was bustling with activity and each cubicle was getting started with its onsite calls. We had already started feeling the vibe of the upcoming weekend. That’s exactly how Friday mornings feel in an IT office. The managers were doing the rounds just to keep an eye on who’s getting into the ODC at what time. Wish early…
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Top 10 Places to Shop in the UK
Shopping isn’t just a hobby, it has become our necessity. Some people shop from small retailers and some like to do shopping from huge shopping malls. You can also buy things online through various online shopping websites
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Cruising For A Bruising In My Rocking 30s
As I sit to pen down my thoughts today, I realise that it is 10th August 2019. Tomorrow, I will officially turn 31. Yes, that’s my age for the records! I’m not too sure if mentioning one’s biological age openly, is within the brackets of ‘etiquettes’ or not. Honestly, I don’t even care. I have never shied away from telling my age, by giving a blatant excuse stating ‘you should never ask a woman her age’. I mean – duh uh! It is not a big deal. Anyway, all that matters is your mental age – what and how you feel from inside. It has been a strangely hot and…
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New Product Launch – Handy Notes for Food Entrepreneurs
“Positioning Is the Key to a Successful Product Launch – NOT Taste.” For food entrepreneurs, the New Product Launch is the holy grail of your business. This new product holds so much promise—it will increase your company’s market share, it will boost your annual revenue, and it will be the best product of its kind. It’s easy to understand what you can gain from launching something new. But what so many food entrepreneurs fail to understand is how to build an effective strategy. Your ultimate goal is to launch a product that’s appealing to grocery stores and food retailers, and through this exposure, you’ll stand out from the competition, make…
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How I Turned My Life Around Even On A Depressing Dependent Visa (H4) in USA
Taking that decision to shift base to USA, without going to office at all – on an H4 visa, was not an easy call. And heading straight into a sudden break from a hectic corporate work schedule made that role transition in life, even more difficult. Backdrop of My Travel on an H4 Visa I travelled to USA on Nov 1, 2017 with an H4 visa. Back then, I was not quite a believer of long distance marriages (well, I still have my reservations there!) and was a flag-bearer of ‘no-matter-what-couples-live-together’ policy. Prior to this, I was working in Singapore, in a well-salaried and full-fledged role of a software developer-cum-analyst,…
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Mom, I celebrate you everyday, not just today – #HappyMothersDay
It was a regular sign off from a working day and I was on my way back home. My bus was filled with people from various walks of life and bustling with endless chatter. Luckily, the AC was a huge relief on a typical humid Bhubaneswar evening in the month of March. Just then, a friend messaged me about this beautiful campaign – “From Ma, With Love” by One Future Collective. It was celebrating recollections of feminist tales and lessons, passed down to us, by our mother and a beautiful tribute to moms on Mother’s Day. This reminded me of Ma’s glass of lemonade which must be ready by the…
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Those Lives Did Not Deserve This End – This is Personal! #PulwamaTerroristAttack
The 14th of February, 2019 : While the whole world was celebrating this beautiful day of love, India was bleeding red in the wee hours of the morning at Pulwama, Kashmir. I woke up, read about this ghastly incident, felt numb, gathered bits and pieces of my mind and penned down a post on ‘Love Yourself’ to give some sanity to my agitated mind. Yes, I did that, to divert my mind towards some sort of instant optimism maybe. Neither is this post a social media gimmick nor is this a claim to free publicity. I just feel the need to express my anguish as an Indian. I still get goosebumps…
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Take A Vow To Love Yourself This Valentine’s!
Happy Valentine’s Day Folks! Today, as I logged into social media, my feed was filled with Valentines Day messages, couple pictures, some people giggling and calling this public display of affection unnecessary, some naming them as attention-seekers, some actually seeking for that attention, some celebrating their single status, some celebrating with family and what not! Amidst these million posts, I came across a post from a woman in her 30s, who gifted a solitaire to herself this Valentine’s! Such a subtle yet powerful message there – Celebrating your own existence in life! She’s celebrating herself today and proclaimed that with elan. I have strongly believed that self-love is not selfish…
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Urby’s Limited Edition Passport Holders – A Traveller’s Delight
Be it hectic work trips or leisure travel on holidays or an unprecedented love to explore – TRAVEL has become a part and parcel of our daily lives. With increase in transport accessibility and better opportunities, people are almost always on-the-fly (quite literally!). And to make the travel hassle-free, we are always in the need of good travel accessories. So today, I present to you one such option for PREMIUM QUALITY travel accessories (passport holders, wallets, card holders etc), at decent affordable prices. I recently partnered with URBY – An upcoming brand for premium quality travel accessories. Their products range from travel utilities like bags, wallets, passport holders, toiletry bags,…
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Host Your WordPress Blog at Just Rs.60 – A budget-friendly offer from MILESWEB
In the past few years of my experience in blogging, I have come across many readers and followers who always express a desire to pursue blogging. These readers range from young school-going adolescents to — passionate writers to — relatively old and retired individuals, looking to relive their passion of writing. They keep enquiring constantly for blogging tips, advice, pointers regarding where to start, how to start and what not. And I’ve always observed a distinct pattern there. Even after having long and explicit discussions on the nuances of the blogging world, aspiring bloggers always seem to get stuck up at one aspect – purchasing a domain! It is a…
