Beerable pricing
Just-resolved spat between Telangana & a liquor-maker shows what’s wrong with govt alcohol policies Telangana will, after all, get its beer. Yesterday, United Breweries and state govt came to an...
View ArticleBeer pricing made simple
There’s been some drama in Telangana about beer lately! The state government and a big beer company called United Breweries (UB) had a fight, but now they’ve sort of made up, at least for now....
View ArticleGrowing stronger: India’s best move with Trump
Donald Trump is famous for doing things his own way. When he was president before, he surprised everyone with his bold decisions. If he becomes president again, countries around the world, including...
View ArticleGrow, find leverage
New Delhi’s best strategy for Trump is to make India’s economy stronger. Don’t be on backfoot Trump’s penchant for being “a little different…a little outrageous” made him an unconventional US...
View ArticleInconspicuous role of Brahma in God’s creation
By Rajyogi BK Brijmohan In Hindu cosmology, Brahma is the creator of the universe. He stands out in the pantheon of Hindu deities by virtue of his depiction as a whitebearded elderly figure. However,...
View ArticleShould you trust finance influencers?
With the rise of finance influencers, or finfluencers, on social media, people are wondering if they can trust the advice they’re getting. Neha Nagar, one of the first finance influencers in India,...
View ArticleWhy ‘cheap, quick, and sensational’ astrology does more harm than good
How commonplace such blanket predictions as “Planet X enters zodiac sign Y. You’ll get stinking rich in a month’s time!” are across the social media is a no-brainer. Equally cinch is to answer how...
View ArticleUnfit for comfort
In a recent podcast, our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath shared interesting things and learnings that he has had through years of experience of travelling around...
View ArticleNeed for gender-neutral prenuptial agreement
The suicide of Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash has triggered a nationwide debate about the anti-man bias in the marriage laws. His thirty pages suicide note and eight minutes long video blaming his...
View ArticleIndian railways reimagined: The RPF’s digital leap in public engagement
“The function of law enforcement is not just to maintain order but to create the conditions under which all citizens feel protected, empowered, and included in the societal fabric.” –James Q. Wilson In...
View ArticleHow to sound naturally intelligent about Artificial Intelligence
I came to the realisation that I am one of three people on LinkedIn who do not seem to have a deep view on AI. This was unacceptable as AI has invaded our lives to...
View ArticleThinkin: ‘Local community media’ as a ‘trusted club’
In this ThinkIn, I spent a couple of hours with old-school traders. Yes, they ran conventional businesses. But their business, oddly, felt more like highly profitable community media or local media...
View ArticleHomegardens: A hidden solution to India’s sustainable development challenges
Imagine being in one of India’s bustling cities, surrounded by towering skyscrapers and the constant hum of honking cars. Amid this urban chaos, there lies an overlooked yet powerful solution to some...
View ArticleDelhi elections 2025: A wake-up call for men’s rights
The Delhi elections are here, and yet again, men remain invisible in political manifestos. While parties promise the moon to women voters, men — the backbone of families, the silent sufferers — are...
View ArticleIndia’s security dialogues with Southeast Asian nations: Strategic manoeuvres...
With the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific for economic growth and increasing turmoil in the South China Sea (SCS), India has redoubled its efforts to have closer cooperation with Southeast Asian...
View ArticleMoney for votes: What’s happening in Delhi?
Imagine this: political parties in Delhi are competing to hand out cash and freebies to win votes. This is what’s happening in the Delhi elections, and it’s getting a little out of control. Here’s what...
View ArticleThe danger of illegal travel to US
Imagine people leaving India and trying to settle in the U.S. without permission—this is called illegal immigration, and it’s becoming a big problem. If we don’t stop it, it could hurt Indians who go...
View ArticleHer(culean) labour
An update of an old saying: A man might stare from sun to sun, but a woman’s work is never done Intrigued by the hornet’s nest stirred up by a corporate bigwig’s exhortation to office-goers,...
View ArticlePaisa for your vote
Delhi elections show politics of free cash is out of control now It’s promising to rain cash in Delhi. BJP yesterday offered a one-time 15k payout for civil services’ aspirants and fee & travel...
View ArticleDunki danger
If India cannot stop illegal emigration to US, those who went there by legal means will pay a high price An anti-immigration vote has helped bring Trump to office for the second time. But much...
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