Vivekananda as a young man heard Ramakrishna say: compassion for living beings! Fool! Who are you, an insignificant creature, to show compassion! No, no, not compassion, but service to all beings, looking upon them as God Himself! These… Source link
Of late, a dear friend of mine seems to have caught what I can only describe as a serious case of poetic flu. No, he isn’t unwell or anything, but he has spontaneously been rhyming without warning. Especially when any of our friends celebrate birthdays, he wastes no time pulling out a poem, full of…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “brotherly” support to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif after the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, followed by official statements condemning India’s retaliatory strikes and bringing up the Kashmir issue, were not merely expressions of its unwavering support for Pakistan, but also clearly unfriendly towards India. Add to that the deployment of…
8am My sister calls, and we make up after our recent quarrel. In the midst of Operation Sindoor, I had urged her to come to Mumbai until things settled down. ‘Delhi could be high up on the target list,’ I told her, ‘I don’t have a bunker, but the building has a large basement. I…
Authored by GS Tripathi Great people are publicly admired and face criticisms, too. However, a person who is publicly admired, but not criticised is not great; he might be mighty, but intolerant. Those who are neither respected nor criticised publicly are ordinary folks. It does not mean that these people are never admired or criticised….
Panduranga Hegde, environmentalist and pioneer of the Appiko movement, speaks with TOI about the changing face of activism, political apathy, and why hope lies in the quiet strength of grassroots movements. He is the recipient of the inaugural MP Veerendra Kumar Memorial National Thought Leadership Award Gone are the days when environmental activism unfolded through…
If the same analytical “tool”, when placed in the hands of different people, tells us two radically different things, such as that lockdowns are good and that they are bad, it means we are not dealing with science but with quackery. As I have shown earlier, ethics and epidemiological models fall in that category. In…
As India’s Test cricket team navigates a transitional phase, the question of who should succeed Rohit Sharma as captain has sparked intense debate among fans, analysts, and former players. With Rohit having retired from Test cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) must identify a leader capable of steering the team through…
India stands at a pivotal crossroads in its climate journey. On one hand, the country has made remarkable progress: the rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity, the mainstreaming of electric vehicles, and its leadership at forums such as COP28 have all signaled a firm commitment to decarbonization. On the other hand, the grassroots narrative—how rural…
Every year on May 17, health organizations and communities worldwide observe World Hypertension Day—an essential initiative aimed at raising awareness about high blood pressure, often referred to as the “silent killer.” This year’s theme, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer,” is a stark reminder that prevention, early detection, and effective management of…
