Tarique Pe Tarique. But which one?

The recent elections in Bangladesh have opened a new chapter in South Asian politics, creating an opportunity for political renewal and a potential reset in India-Bangladesh relations. After a prolonged…

Buffet list

Holidays are a boon. Especially when one stays in places that offer complimentary buffet breakfasts. To me, that is the ultimate luxury. Imagine just rolling out of bed and walking…

Brave Baby Step, But…

A baby girl in Kerala named Aalin Sherin Abraham did something very brave — even though she was very young. After she became brain-dead, her parents decided to donate her…

The new geopolitical landscape in mid-February 2026

In 2026, global geopolitics is shaped less by single events and more by the complex mix of power rivalries, energy issues, shifting alliances, and new security challenges. This week shows…

Body-Mind with ‘LIFE’ is a human being but without it, is dead-matter – Befriend the mind to know what life, consciousness is all about!

Know Thyself: Socrates said 2500 years ago, there is more to life than knowledge of stones, trees or distant stars; we need to go INSIDE to know the MIND of man.…

Monetary policy prompts growth through credit flows

Monetary policy has been relentlessly focused on ways to increase the flow of credit to the productive sectors of the economy. Against the backdrop of a resilient economy and low…

What got you here won’t get you there (and why some of us are not in a hurry)

We inhabit an age that mistrusts stillness. Movement is treated as virtue, speed as seriousness and fatigue as proof of commitment. If you are not visibly stretched, visibly overwhelmed and…

When machines become your boss

How AI hiring is building a new glass ceiling The future-of-work story we were sold was simple: AI will replace humans. What is actually happening is more complicated, and for…

Beyond code: The consultative mindset

Gone are the days when clients provided developers with the requirements of a solution. If we are not consultative, we are not in the game anymore. If we don’t foresee…

Where Shakti meets the Vajra master

Recently, when I went to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, I visited the Chausath Yogini Temple (64 Yogini Temple) of Hirapur, also called the Mahamaya Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I was…