Why "a quiet thunderstorm"?

A quiet thunderstorm. Sounds like a paradox, right? The dictionary defines "thunder" as "a loud, explosive, resounding noise". So, why did I name my blog "a quiet thunderstorm"?

Well, I've always been a fan of paradoxes... and it was only fitting that my blog's name would be a paradox, too. So... a quiet thunderstorm, as I mean it, is used to signify a raging storm of thoughts, passions, fantasies and emotions inside a mind; but the mind appears to be absolutely tranquil and at peace from outside. Yeah, that's what I mean by 'a quiet thunderstorm' :P

I told this to a friend once. He told me, "You really do watch a lot of movies..." :D

However, you are free to interpret "a quiet thunderstorm" in whichever way you want to. And if you do, do let me know :)

This Diwali, let there be light

Diwali.

The festival of light.

A time when we not only decorate our houses, our surroundings and the skies with light, but also look to remove the darkness within ourselves.

A time when we throw aside our differences and celebrate as one. A time when we offer a token of thanks to all those around us who give us service, all over the year.

Let's make this Diwali more of a festival of lights, and less of one of sound and pollution.
Let us focus not only on illuminating the world around us, but also on wiping out the darkness of rivalry, deceit and envy that has engulfed our lives.

Have a happy and safe Diwali.