Science & secret of manifestation: Part 2
Continuing from where we left off, a common question arises: Why do some criminals seem to lead a wonderful life? This is indeed something worth pondering. To answer this, let’s consider a simple...
View ArticleAnuradhapura and the roots of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island of Sri Lanka not only embraced this compassionate path, but also became...
View ArticleAutism in India: Challenges, awareness, and the road ahead
“Being different doesn’t mean being less.” Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a growing concern in India, affecting thousands of children and adults across the country. However, autism remains widely...
View ArticleThe Weekly Vine Edition 36: Is your Ghibli portrait destroying the planet?
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Weekly Vine. In this week’s edition, we cast a cold eye over the Ghibli trend, ponder how Trump’s tariff wars could end up helping India, pour over...
View ArticleRamayana in the history and cultural life of Thailand
‘Glory to Ram’ is the leitmotif of culture here. Here kings had proudly sought to imbibe the virtues symbolised by Ram by assuming the very title of Ram. They named their capital Ayodhya (Ayutthaya)...
View ArticleBeyond wealth: The quest for a happier Indian soul
From poetry to pragmatism—India’s quiet trade-off India, the land of gods and GDP, of sages and start-ups, has always thrived on contradiction. It’s where a sanyasi renounces the material world in the...
View ArticleOne science, one intent, and One Law: How reforms can propel India’s Seed...
India’s remarkable progress has been driven by an unwavering dedication to scientific advancement, exemplified by transformative initiatives like the Green Revolution, the White Revolution, space...
View ArticleBy 2030 our cows will produce GDP exceeding some 170 countries!
Our Prime Minister never misses a chance to puff up his chest about India’s “$ 5 Trillion” economy, though, truth be told, it’s still shy of the $4 trillion mark. We’re also frequently encouraged to...
View ArticlePolitical leaders, their health secrets, and how it has changed political...
In an interesting revelation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Vladimir Putin, the Russian President “will die soon.” His remarks come amid speculation on Putin’s deteriorating...
View ArticleToo tense for tango: India and China’s complicated relationship
India and China’s relationship is a bit like a tricky dance—one where both partners have to be careful not to step on each other’s toes! Right now, things seem friendly, but that’s partly because China...
View ArticleBooker prize
What a US senator’s so-very-long speech and a good waqf debate in LS tell us US senator Cory Booker stood up to speak at 7pm on Monday – Washington DC time – and didn’t sit...
View ArticleDepths of AI
A classified conversation on natural vs synthetic experiences Mr B and Mr T (the eternal sceptic and the ever-hopeful, jargon-loving technocrat) are catching up over chai after their morning walk,...
View ArticleWhat is the Booker prize?
The Booker Prize is a famous award for the best novel written in English. It’s given every year to a super-talented author whose book is amazing in both storytelling and writing style. Winning this...
View ArticleToo tense for tango
India’s China policy: get investments in non-strategic areas & remember Beijing can flip any time It’s clear what is driving the recent warming of India-China ties – Trump. Much bilateral...
View Article‘Innovation has always been a part of the Indian DNA’
After the success of Mahakumbh at Prayagraj sangam, it’s time to celebrate the confluence of three streams of development – innovation, job creation and entrepreneurship, carrying forward PM’s vision...
View ArticleIs this the right Waqf?
The system needed reform. But GOI’s solution, despite some good ideas, actually weakens regulation. And denying non-Muslims the choice to donate is problematic Waqf is the most direct expression of...
View ArticleEmerging Europe-American fissure: May impact west’s & NATO’s unity?
Indeed President Trump 2.0 now looks hell bent to reclaim its unparalleled unipolar hegemony that America enjoyed after the demise of the USSR during closing years of 1980s. A question arises here as...
View ArticleHow Vocational Education in India Can Be a Game Changer?
India’s education system has long been criticized for its focus on theoretical knowledge, often at the expense of practical skills. However, with the introduction of the National Education Policy (NEP)...
View ArticleOne science, one Intent, and one Law: How reforms can propel India’s seed...
In continuation of the previous column, India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, Viksit Bharat, hinges on its ability to harness scientific innovation across all sectors. While the country...
View ArticleThe politicisation of education
The politicization of education is not new in India or other parts of the world. In fact, political players attempt to strengthen their ideological support through the education system, even when they...
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