Author Archives: Shashwat Mishra

How much would you pay to go to the moon?

In a discovery that sounds like a sci-fi headline but is very real, astronomers have identified a small near-Earth object, 2025 PN7, which is now classed as a quasi-satellite of Earth. Now we have another option, where we can travel.

Yes, in an intriguing twist for space-watchers and astronomy enthusiasts alike, NASA and other researchers have announced that Earth may now be hosting a second moon. Imagine, our well-known moon having a companion… or is it rather a competition?

Furthermore, while NASA has confirmed the object and its co-orbiting behaviour, the exact lifetime estimate (until 2083) depends on orbital models and may be refined as more data comes in.

As for thee sky-watchers, it is almost certainly not visible with the naked eye (or even typical amateur telescopes), as its brightness, magnitude, and size make it extremely faint to spot so it’s not possible to visit here and money will stay safe.

What food would you say is your specialty?

When you’re really hungry, every meal becomes special. I love North Indian food because it’s from my hometown. I even cook it and love eating it. A meal which is well planned, organised and presentation was good along with all this, if your favorite person is with you then it naturally becomes a specialty food.

A food not just about the taste, though. It also make you feel like you’re part of something special. When you enjoy these foods, you’re not just eating, you’re having an experience. And that’s something that everyone wants a dining experience that’s as unique and memorable as they are.

So, as more and more people discover the joy of specialty foods, the demand keeps growing. People want to savor those distinctive flavors, try those unexpected combinations, and have a dining adventure that’s truly their own.

Our food is so diversified that you can create a unique and special taste for each bite weather it’s a restaurant or home. You can customize the combination of green sauce (made by chilli, coriander and mint), tomato sauce (sweet), raita (curd), salad and pickles.

What major historical events do you remember?

I recently visited to a site of The Indus River Valley civilisation, which is considered as one of the earliest cradles of civilisation. Together with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, it was one of three early civilisations of the Near East and South Asia.

Of the three, it was the most widespread it spanned much of Pakistan, northwestern India and northeast Afghanistan. Excavations undertaken in several sites where the ancient city of Harappa thrived several centuries ago continue to unravel the secrets of the civilisation.

The cities of the ancient Indus were noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy.

Harappan civilisation not only shaped the economic landscape of the world but also fostered cross-cultural interactions that helped lay the foundation for global trade systems in the centuries to come. The maritime networks of the Harappan civilisation and their crucial role in shaping its economic and cultural trajectory.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I was in another city on a festival holiday. This was the first time I’d been away from my family for a big occasion. Finding time alone on such an occasion was difficult, I spoke to a friend who lived in the same city with his family who was already married.

I thought that if I went to his house for a while, I’d get a feel like home. When I arrived at his house, the situation was completely upside down. Preparations for the festival were underway, but the couples (my friend and his wife) were at odds over something.

After I arrived, the atmosphere remained calm and quiet for a while, then the two of them started arguing. Perhaps they disagreed on every little thing. At that moment I realized that alone was better to celebrate festival. Being alone is one thing, but being with someone and feeling alone is a whole different kind of emptiness.

There’s a certain peace in solitude, a clarity that you don’t get when you’re tangled up with someone who only adds to the noise in your head. I’d rather sit with my own thoughts, face my own demons, than be with someone who makes the silence even louder.

There’s a difference between being alone and being lonely, and I’ve learned that the worst loneliness is the kind you feel in someone else’s presence. I’d rather be by myself, with my own company, than be with someone who makes me feel more alone than ever.

Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

One morning, waking up and then sleeping for a while, resting even after breakfast, then taking a bath and then resting again, followed by lunch and a lazy afternoon. We all have some days full of energy and some days where we can barely move.

There is a body clock which needs a break, rest and energy to restart. Do not force yourself to embrace the feeling of laziness. Allow your mind to feel the freedom of having breaks and rest when needed.

This helps to trigger the sense that we can take rest when it is needed. Apart from this do take mini breaks. There are many ways to recharge and feel energised to kick start the day and make it productive.

So do not hesitate to take a “Lazy Day”. It might be the best thing you can do for yourself. Remember, being lazy is not a sin, it is a necessity.

What could you try for the first time?

I was born on this earth for the first time. It was very risky, and doctors and nurses were all working to take care of me. Then I saw the world for the first time, walked, laughed, cried, and did many things for the first time and learn everything.

And still I kept doing new things at different stages of my life. There’s still a lot left to do, but why worry of risk, that’s what life is all about, try, experience it, gain and enjoy. Every morning I get to do something new. Every new day is our last day, so live every day to the fullest.

Taking a risk for the first time can full of excitement as well as feel scary because of the fear of uncertainty, failure, or judgment. However, smart, calculated risks are often necessary for personal growth and can lead to new opportunities and increased confidence so don’t afraid of taking risk for new things.

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their groundbreaking work in developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

These innovative materials feature a new type of molecular architecture that contains spacious cavities, described as “rooms for chemistry,” through which gases and molecules can flow.

Their pioneering research has opened up unprecedented possibilities for designing custom-made materials with functions that address some of society’s most urgent challenges, such as harvesting water from desert air, capturing carbon dioxide, and storing toxic gases.

Who are your favorite artists?

Raja Ravi Varma, known as the father of modern Indian art, is one of the greatest painters of the country. He captured the images of Hindu gods and goddesses on canvas with such skill that his imagination came to be considered their true faces.

He invented new techniques by fusing Indian and European aesthetics and taught himself the art of painting. He created over 2,000 paintings in his lifetime, of which Shakuntala became the most famous.

Raja Ravi Varma was born on 29 April 1848, he was closely related to the royal family of Travancore of present-day Kerala state in India. His religious depictions of Hindu deities and works from Indian epic poetry and Puranas have received critical acclaim.

What would you do if you lost all your possessions?

I will choose the path of Satyagraha, a movement for lost rights against the system until justice is achieved, may be it any authority, the government or the United Nations. A movement for holding firmly to the truth, we all proud citizen stands with rules and regulations.

Satyagraha is an active method of mass agitation based on ahimsa (non-violence), aiming to convert the opponent by awakening their sense of justice and changing their heart, rather than defeating them through hatred or physical force.

Key aspects include courage, integrity, the voluntary suffering of the movement , and a deep faith in the ultimate triumph of truth and love. If necessary, all rules and laws will be changed. If the government doesn’t listen, we will democratically change the government through the Satyagraha movement.

What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?

You don’t know whether you’re going to be born rich or poor, male or female, infirm or able-bodied, in the United States or India. All you know is that you get to take one ball out of a barrel with 5.8 billion balls in it. And that’s you.

Hard work creates the conditions for luck to flourish, while luck provides opportunities that hard work can capitalize on. So only hard work doesn’t make you sucessful it’s need luck in appropriate time. Similarly if luck is in your favour then you have to work hard to capitalise it.

Some people got sucess in 21 years, some 30, 40 and so on. I read a book of Morgan Housel ” the psychology of money” in this he described the sucess story of top billionaires of world. You clearly indentify the luck and risk factor very easily.

I grew up in that kind of surrounding environment since childhood, in which everyone told me that if I worked hard whether it’s study or any work, I would succeed. But over time, my belief changed. Not every unsuccessful person is stupid.