About

I am Manish Mohandas, a development professional currently working with UNDP India. My work involves Disaster Management, Policy Development, and Resource Mobilization,

When I’m not navigating the slow-moving machinery of institutional change, I read. History, Literature, Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Theory, Graphic Novels—anything that offers the illusion of understanding. Reading, for me, is just an interesting way to waste time.

In addition to my professional work, I am also a certified professional coach. I occasionally help people untangle the existential crises of modern work life.

In 2023, I made the fateful decision to start blogging, mostly as a way to offload the interesting but largely useless trivia I accumulate. If you’ve ever wondered about obscure historical footnotes, forgotten philosophers, or intriguing trivia, you may find something here.

This blog, like most things in life, has no grand purpose. I write because I must, much like Sisyphus pushes his rock—not out of hope, but because stopping would be equally absurd. If you find something here that interests you, keep returning. And please show your appreciation by subscribing and spreading the word.

Welcome, and thank you for stopping by.