Roshan Kumar

Jan 16, 2025 | medium.com | Roshan Kumar

Both Medium and I hate “nice” responsesRoshan Kumar·FollowPublished inReaders Club·4 min read·--Photo by Thought Catalog on UnsplashI write on history-related topics and include my viewpoints in each story. I love to check responses to stories; some readers like my viewpoint, some don’t, and some share their own stories related to the topic. I welcome these comments; they help me understand my readers and motivate me to become a better writer.

Dec 26, 2024 | medium.com | Roshan Kumar

Story Behind Einstein’s Funniest PhotoAlbert Einstein, I don’t know which picture comes to your mind, but when I hear this name, I remember his photo with his tongue out. As someone who follows a lot of science groups on Facebook, I’ve seen tons of memes with that image. For a long time, I thought it was an edited picture. I mean, why would a genius, whose slightest action could spark debates, pose like that? But guess what? While reading about his life, I found out that it wasn’t edited.

Dec 6, 2024 | medium.com | Roshan Kumar |Mehmet Yildiz

Ape vs. Grandpa: Who lived a happier life? Roshan Kumar·FollowPublished inILLUMINATION·5 min read·--Photo by Kirill Sh on UnsplashI’m writing this article on November 26, 2025, with a pen in hand, paper on my desk, and a picture of my family in front of me. The photo includes my late grandfather, a man I lost a year ago today. He was hardworking, caring, and a good man — he is a top contender on my personal “Greatest Humans Ever” list, even though I barely spent a few days with him in total.

Dec 6, 2024 | medium.com | Roshan Kumar

Caste, culture, and the burden of Brahmin expectationsRoshan Kumar·Follow5 min read·--Photo by Nik on UnsplashWe are Brahmins — the most sacred caste in Hinduism. In other words, we are the chosen ones who connect you to the gods through rituals. If a Hindu buys a house, they call us to perform rituals for divine blessings. Starting a new business? Brahmins are summoned to ensure success. If a child is failing in school, there’s a mantra or ceremony for that too.

Dec 4, 2024 | medium.com | Roshan Kumar

The heartwarming journey of humans and their best friendsRoshan Kumar·FollowPublished inE³ — Entertain Enlighten Empower·4 min read·--Photo by Eric Ward on UnsplashThere was a time when just seeing a dog would terrify me. If I spotted a stray dog even in the distance, I’d change my path like I was avoiding an ex. But one day, I decided to be brave and fed biscuits to a stray dog in my area. The next day, as I was walking somewhere, the same dog jumped on me, sniffing and playing.