Justice HR Khanna, the eminent judge, jurist and advocate, renowned for his unwavering commitment to civil liberties and constitutional principles, firmly believed in the public’s right to critique judicial decisions. Even in his autobiography, Neither Roses Nor Thorns, Justice Khanna emphasized the significance of dissent and open dialogue in a democratic society. He argued that…
So much of pak, pak, pak-ing going on, I tell you! All for a name! That too half of it! And to top it all – a name which has already been changed from its original, to suit the pronunciation standards of people who have no clue how to say it properly! A sweet dish…
While we were on the triggers train, there was a topic doing the rounds on LinkedIn that caught our attention. You probably came across it on social media as well. The CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman said that saying words like please and thank you to ChatGPT had cost the company money. And not any…
A fortnight after Op Sindoor, economic data is buttressing the point that India and Pakistan can no longer be hyphenated. India’s set to become 4th largest economy by year-end, on course to becoming the 3rd largest in three years. Maharashtra’s economy is larger than Pakistan’s; Tamil Nadu’s is the same size. India’s $4tn economy is…
Take the much-loved Charlotte’s Web by EB White, in which unlikely yet touching relationship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider teaches valuable life lessons about empathy, kindness, and bonds that connect us, beautifully depicting how precious friendships of those not like us can make a profound impact in someone’s life. In a world…
On May 12, 2025, China published its first white paper on ‘national security in the new era’. This is 12 years after President Xi took office; and in the wake of wide-ranging and systematic overhaul of the national security laws and apparatus. Xi now has stewardship of virtually all major national commissions, including the ones…
Op Sindoor has delivered a hard lesson to Pakistan. Ceasefire firmly in place, it’s time to 1) set the right global narrative about Kashmir, and 2) have a strategy to deal with Pakistan. For the narrative — in an era where narrative is as important, if not more, than reality — an all-party delegation is…
In June 2013, after a stretch of business engagements in France, I indulged in a few days of leisurely exploration. Strolling through charming lanes, I found myself snapping photos—not of historic landmarks or elegant architecture—but of parked motorbikes. My better half, ever patient, was more amused than annoyed at my eccentric focus, though I did…
A stone falls and we ask why: This question is possible only on the supposition that in this world, nothing happens without a cause. Let’s reflect on the learnings from Vivekananda’s talks on practical Vedanta and Karma Yoga. The foundation of Indian ‘composite culture’, is based on the scientific reality that in this vast universe…
Democracy is not known to move very fast, often lumbering on at a snail’s pace. But it moves ahead, nonetheless, thanks in part to the Fourth Pillar or Fourth Estate—the Press. My burgeoning city, Durgapur, has been at the epicentre of change for the past many decades now. It has seen the coming and going…
