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Category: English editorial
Coldplay, consumerism, and the cult of ‘Me Too’
The feverish excitement around the Coldplay concert in India, with tickets reportedly being sold for as high as ₹3.5 lakh, has bec...
Lessons from old age
Old age is difficult and challenging, and one gets to understand this either if they themselves are going through old age, or some...
Mastering the art of never forgetting: The power of eve...
For the past five years, my commute has been a thrilling five-foot journey from my ‘office’ to my bed and back—talk about working ...
Bridging the Chasm: Youth struggles and adult responsib...
In my first address to the students at the beginning of a new session, I quote Winston Churchill, “No one ever finds life worth li...
The evolution and impact of virtual reality in filmmaki...
Virtual reality (VR) is more than just a fun tech trend—it’s reshaping the way we experience movies. Imagine being right inside th...
Bubble or not, the AI genie is out of the bottle. But h...
The world is bubbling with talk of an AI bubble. But what is a bubble anyway? For me, it is the nadir of a hype cycle for an idea ...
Why we should not put leaders on pedestals
A tweet of this writer went unexpectedly viral soon after the 2024 poll results. It read: ‘Can we please refrain from creating yet...
One Nation, One Election: Dismantling democratic divers...
The Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) proposal, based on the recommendations of the Ram Nat...
The tram tale
“Kalkatta jo rehte the, gaon wale hañste the, wahãñ saḍak par chalī rail, bachcho nahīñ ye koī khel…” When Abul Lais Javed penned ...
Kamala Harris’s biggest mistake
India’s parliamentary system of democracy (inherited from the British Westminster model) is superior to the US presidential system...
Our needs, wants & values
Humans are always seeking happiness, but what we pursue to achieve it varies from person to person and can change over time. Once ...
Restoring a critical balance
The Supreme Court’s observations on PMLA in the Senthil Balaji bail order, once again, expand the scope of individual liberty
What’s driving rural spending?
This editorial, based on “What’s driving rural spending?” from The Business Line (02/07/2024), analyzes the NSSO's MPCE survey. It...
Beyond the manifestos, technology challenges for India’...
It delves into the global competition for technological leadership, urging India to reassess its technology strategy to enhance gl...
Mom, baby and us: Who takes care of the children
It explores the multifaceted dimensions of unpaid care work in India, advocating for a more valued, inclusive, and equitable care ...
Court’s nudge on hospital charges, a reform opportunity...
It delves into the escalating healthcare costs in India, stressing the need for comprehensive healthcare financing reforms that go...
For Future Ready Seniors
It examines the overlooked needs of the elderly amidst the emphasis on the demographic dividend. The piece advocates for proactive...
Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments...
It delves into the unique scenario of a candidate winning the Surat Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat uncontested, shedding light on its b...