@Konohamaru any specific preferences ? History, politics, policy, philosophy, military etc. ?
@RaGa I was in the same centre. 33,18, 25 . Funnily I started feeling a bit down and tired since 14th Jan. Then got mild cough. Followed by a mildest cold.
On the optional paper, I legit had to ask my neighbour to blow his nose after paper 1 since after every 30 seconds the poor guy was making funny sounds.
So, the same symptoms persist but apart from feeling super tired and sleepy all the time, I am able to walk, run etc. So not sure what is it. In fact, my mom has been staying with me throughout, and given omicron's notoriety about R, it's likely she would have caught it too. She has not expressed any symptoms.
@Akkku Great ease of reading here, hope you have maintained the same in the paper-- and it's a killer essay.
@RaGa Tbh Mumbai weather was very confusing. Even in our centre, some rooms were chilly while others were decent owing to the sun.
@leftfaithinmyself Of course the utopia is all questions to be attempted. However, I remember Akshat Jain said he left 20 marks (or more) in his optional paper yet he was one of the highest scorers. Also while beginning my optional study I had watched a few videos and the general perception subtly seemed to be that if you're not able to manage time, leave 1-2 question but attempt others nicely. Their logic being optional is checked by subject matter experts hence quality matters. Not sure how true all of that is, but sure that you'd have done well.
Thank you guys@kaunhai and@LetsGetThisBread . Frankly, I have completed 5 shifts but not able to finish the first episode of first season. I got pride and prejudice vibes from its clips, but not anymore. Only feel sorry for poor Bates.
Also@Villanelle , if you're into historical drama, you can't afford to not check out The Great (if you haven't watched it already). It's an "occassionally true story" about Catherine the great's accession and reign. Nothing like the crown, but very very very engrossing. Hulu.
@Admgenalanezh Now I actually need your recommendations to not accidentally watch those romantic fomo causing stuff.
@LetsGetThisBread Yes please, narrow down preferences. But,
1. Despite the State (M. Rajshekhar)
2. False Allies (Manu S Pillai)
3. Saving Us (Katharine Hayhoe)
4. Indians (Namit Arora)
5. The long game (Vijay Gokhale) - Excellent narration of Chinese checkers. Couple with@Archand 'ssuggestion for a wholesome China package.
6. Wanderers, Kings, Merchants (Peggy Mohan)
7. Humankind (Rutger Bregman)
@aa12 thank you, this was helpful.
