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The five keys found during the lockdown
The lockdown has been tough and painful. Barring some infection hotspots, it will be lifted soon. But when you return to work, you will find yourself at a different place. There will be salary cuts, loss of jobs…
Finding hope in a time of crisis
The lockdown forced millions of people to stay at home, mostly watching television. People were inundated with cognitive surplus. In November 2006, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was perhaps the first public figure to ask…
Without peace in the streets, nobody living in a castle is safe!
Plague, smallpox, cholera and HIV/AIDS have killed millions of people over the years. The outbreaks of these diseases crossed international borders to devastating effects. Ebola has killed thousands of people but…
Truths are not instant; they need to be filtered out of facts
For a while, there is disquiet in the air. The passing of the apparently innocuous Citizenship Amendment Bill in both the houses of the Parliament, triggered highly organized protests and propaganda. A number of State Assemblies ruled by opposition parties passed resolutions to oppose the Act,…
No permanent friends, or permanent enemies; only permanent interests
The three hallmarks of the modern world are (1) online connectivity, (2) the consumption-driven pursuit of happiness, and (3) the rise of nationalistic feelings…
The Great Indian Budget Tamasha
Indians are innately boisterous. Celebration and gaiety are in our blood. We find occasions to celebrate and make a great show of routine and small matters. From passing an exam, to celebrating birthdays and anniversaries,..
Nation above everything, God above everyone!
Seeing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as the Chief Guest on this Republic Day brought back memories of my meeting with Brazilian President Lula da Silva when he had visited India in 2004 as the chief guest on the Republic Day…
Are our minds being hacked?
There is widespread dissatisfaction about the service sector. Complaints about bad plumbing, shoddy repairs, incompetence and rudeness of workmen are commonplace. Coaching centres and competitive exams make up the new education model. In hospitals, treatment is structured around packages…
Be Open to Oneness
Year 2020 is bringing with it a feeling of déjà vu. In the 1990s, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was writing a book on how India could become a developed country and how long it would take…
What they don’t tell you about 5G
In India, we see Telecom as a money machine entangled with scams and schemes. Those who walked into free 4G are now being asked to pay…