Jun 20, 2021Dear Mr. Hopkins, I disagree…Two days ago, a dear friend shared a Whatsapp text which held a message by Hollywood actor, Anthony Hopkins and described it as a “good philosophy.” My reservations started with the word “philosophy” and was further emboldened when I continued to read the contents of the message. On a very…Life9 min read
Jun 6, 2021The Other Side of India’s Language ConundrumTwitter woke up to a flurry of messages on a certain hospital in Delhi demanding that their Keralite nurses to speak in English and/or Hindi. This has earned the hospital the ire of the South Indians in particular. The problem with Indian and Indians today is the volatile atmosphere created…Healthcare3 min read
Mar 28, 2021The Great Controversy between Faith and FearAs I write this article today, the Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, the Muslims observe the night of Forgiveness or Shab-e-baraat, the Jews begin the Feast of the Passover and the Hindus are celebrating the victory of good over evil as they ignite the Holika Dahaan. With Palm Sunday being observed…India6 min read
Jan 30, 2021A Republic, A Protest and the Curious Case of a Withdrawn “Seditious” TweetDisclaimer: Any and all views purported in this article belong to the Author in her individual capacity. All Characters are purely Non-Fictional and all incidents cited, available for verification in public domain. The author’s views stand in sync with the democratic principle of the Freedom of Speech as laid down: …4 min read
Published in The Shadow·Jan 26, 2021The Saffronisation of HopeThe Greek Philosopher, Epictetus, one I revere for his high morals and ethical philosophy wrote, “True education, consists in recognizing that there is only one thing that belongs to an individual fully — his will, or purpose.” …5 min read
Jan 22, 2021Bible Heroes 2: A New Game for IndiaThe Heroes 2: The Bible Trivia Game is a game that enters the Indian gaming zone after many painstaking efforts by an international team in 2 years. The game itself makes a comeback after 8 years of research. Called the Ultimate Bible Trivia Game, the developers are extremely excited to…3 min read
Dec 17, 2020Gifting this Christmas?My late mother was very particular about her gifts, the ones she gave and the ones she received from me. As a result, with a mother who was far from easy to please, I started devising new ways to ensure I had the right gift for the right occasion. Christmas…Christmas Gifts5 min read
Oct 1, 2020The Death of Indian DignityThe Death of Indian Dignity India is a country of Durga and Kali, of Indira and Kasturba, and then we are a country of Nirbhaya and Hathras. For that is who we have metamorphosed into; a country struggling to protect a woman's dignity. The Indian society has been rated as…Hathras3 min read
Aug 6, 2020National Education Policy — Resuscitating a dying system or hyper-ventilating on a mirage?India’s National Education Policy or the NEP introduced after three decades of redundancy has been welcomed by almost all quarters of society for the sheer novelty of it, to add to the fact that the country’s long neglected Education System has finally found a mention in our public discourse. While…India7 min read
Jul 5, 2020Shashi: Society Has a Socrates, He’s IndianA couple of years ago I coined “Tharoorian” which still continues to be cherished as a badge of honour for many. …Shashi Tharoor7 min read
