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A surprise Yuletide visitor has brought us a wonderful Christmas present Last week Bunny and I received a surprise visit from a bearer of gifts who, in our minds, had long become a myth. No,...
View ArticleThrice bitten
The current thaw in India-China ties doesn’t reduce the possibility Beijing can turn hostile again The winter thaw in India-China relations was extended via the six-point ‘consensus’ hammered out in...
View ArticleGlitch, up or down
Lesson’s the same, from stranded space stations to jammed hospital computers: tech needs better safety systems Imagine an eight-day office trip turning into more than an eight-month one. That’s kind of...
View ArticleFriends or foes? India and China’s complicated relationship
India and China are two of the biggest and most powerful neighbors in the world, but their relationship is like a roller coaster—sometimes smooth, but often bumpy. Right now, things seem to be getting...
View ArticleDimming of the Thackeray son
Can UBT-Sena’s dismal performance in the recently concluded assembly elections be attributed to its abandoning of authentic Hindutva? One may agree if opponents of Uddhav Thackeray are to be believed....
View ArticleTrump will throw out ‘rules’. Good for India
Just days ago, it was reported that Biden planned to formally block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. The takeover saga of US Steel, a storied American company, is illustrative at multiple...
View ArticleHear the male voice too
The Supreme Court of India has rightly shown concern over the “worrying trend that consensual relationships going on for a prolonged period, upon turning sour, have been sought to be criminalized by...
View ArticleVijay, Nirav & India
These two men remind us of some big lessons about money and fairness Nirav Modi, who once sold fancy diamonds, and Vijay Mallya, the “King of Good Times,” both caused huge financial trouble in India....
View ArticleWe are all tribals, and that’s okay
Tribalism, a deep human instinct, can be harnessed for good Tribalism, defined as primal hatred for out-groups, is tearing the world apart, say pundits. But Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That...
View ArticleFerry tales
Riding a ferry is a peaceful and fun way to travel. It’s a chance to relax, enjoy the view, and feel the water under you As long as there isn’t loud music blasting, a ferry...
View ArticleVijay, Nirav & India
The two, unpunished here, tell us a lot about us Nirav Modi’s no ‘heera’, no jewel in the crown. Yet he continues to enjoy His Majesty’s ‘indulgence’ in a UK prison. King of good times...
View ArticleFerry tales
A serene way to go from A to B. Keep it safe Provided there’s no DJ blasting away, a ferry ride can provide quite the meditative space. Historic landmarks to anonymous dwellings, the greens lining...
View ArticleWhy GCCs are vital for GDP growth
How’s the economy doing? Auto sales are a ready reckoner. Data comes in month after month, and over the past three financial years it looked good. The slowdown that had set in pre-Covid deepened in...
View ArticleChange is Constitutional
A democratic constitution, such as ours, overtly protects the right to life, property and religion. These are glorified as signal achievements of democracy, but, in doing so, it is forgotten that if...
View ArticleMy Take 5 (Edition 34): The week that was in international affairs
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of international news. Ukraine war heats up before Trump 2.0, Putin’s pitch for incoming White House administration, India-Bangladesh...
View ArticleThe only antidote you need to bust stress is meditation
We are all part of one global family. Yet, deep down, we sometimes forget this truth as we get caught up in our small worlds, which affects our mental health. This has become the biggest...
View ArticleLeading causes of lifestyle diseases
Lifestyle diseases are largely a result of modifiable behaviors related to diet and daily habits. However, modifying these behaviors requires accurate and reliable information. Unfortunately, much of...
View ArticleExploring the dimensions of ESG in banks
In today’s global financial ecosystem, the dimensions of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) have become critical benchmarks for evaluating the sustainability and impact of financial...
View ArticleBetween bloom and wither
Returning home for a week felt like stepping into a painting I once knew intimately but now found altered, its colors softened, its edges blurred. The house stood unchanged, its walls carrying the...
View ArticleChess: The great equalizer
In the vast world of sports, chess stands unique as a true equalizer. While most sports are influenced by physical attributes or external conditions, chess strips away these variables, creating a pure...
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