Lee Kuan Yew
My father once told me an anecdote about SM Lee Kuan Yew. My father had no direct connection with Singapore, […]
Work and Life
My thoughts on corporate life, work-life balance or the lack thereof and so on.
Trinity in Hinduism
The trinity of gods (the gods of creation, well-being and destruction) in Hinduism is an echo of a school of thought. As with all religions, the rituals and chants have wisdom hidden just below the surface. Here is my humble attempt at uncovering it.
How Greece Got Quantitatively Eased
Would it be so bad if Greece left the Euro zone? Here is the story of how Greece got quantitatively eased, and when the Greeks decided enough was enough.
What do You Care What Others Think?
Stop worrying about other people’s opinions. Do what you like to do. What do you care what others think? Don’t think you can change the way I think though.
Philanthropy of Mother Teresa and Other Spiritual Leaders
Philanthropy comes in two flavors. One is where you spent your own money, the other is where you collect money from others to do good. Both have a flip side.
Driving in India
Driving in India is dangerous. Drivers have no clue who has the right of way, and who is supposed to yield. And they don’t like seat belts and helmets.
Indian Politics – the Last Resort
Indian Politics is the last resort of a scoundrel. I think this association is one of the nasty legacies of our colonial past. Have things begun to change?
Disappearance of the Middle Class
The disappearance of the middle class is a direct result of the income inequality and skewed wealth distribution. It is also a social reality here to stay. Here is a closer look at this issue, and how it is mirrored in certain unexpected areas.
Robotic Takeover
Years ago, I read this fictional story by Marshall Brain called Manna. It talked about the robotic takeover of a
Style Trendsetters – a Fashion Blog
Kavita Thulasidas of Stylemart Singapore has just started a fashion blog, Style Trendsetters. Full of fashion tips and the latest style trends and news, this blog will entertain you for hours, if you are interested in fashion. Especially Indian fashion.
Death and Grief
Why do we grieve when someone dies? I don’t think we grieve for them, but ourselves. Do not seek to to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.
Fields Medal – First Woman
Just read the news that Prof Maryam Mirzakhani won the prestigious Fields medal (the equivalent of Nobel prize in Mathematics).