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If Life is a Debt, how do I repay it; if it is Gift, how do I be grateful?
I lost my father on June 25, 1979. He was 49, I was 24. He gave me my full education and married my sister even before departing rather early. I feel sad for not being able to do anything for him.
A stitch in time saves nine
Balancing is acclaimed as an art, a virtue and a great state in any changing phenomenon. When an aircraft flies, it keeps itself balanced through the complex machinery of control and guidance. So does a ship…
Say no to the dream merchants and face reality instead
When I look back at my life, I can see a shift in collective consciousness. When I was a teenager, getting educated and earning a salary was the goal given to me like most of the…
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…
