Why Shouldn't My Cook Have A Smartphone
The other day my cook came to me with an anxious, please-say-yes look in his eyes. I know that look only too well. It's usually followed by a request for an advance, the reasons for which range from...
View ArticleConnecting 1 Billion People Is Not Easy; But Here's Why We Must Try
India is standing on the cusp of a digital revolution. The government's Digital India plan is transforming the country into a digitally empowered society, with a growth curve that mirrors that of the...
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Heartwrenching Pictures Of The Devastation In Nepal
Three weeks after the earthquake hit Nepal, I made my way to Kathmandu from Mumbai along with a team of doctors (who were mostly my cousins and a few friends). We were a group of nine in total. For me,...
View ArticleThe 'Eye Candy' Babu: Outlook's Irresponsible Journalism
Exactly a day after the world witnessed the humongous response to #SelfieWithDaughter, seemingly to support daughters in particular and promote gender equality in general, I read this piece in Outlook...
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Dear Greek Citizens, Here's Why The EU Is Not Your Friend
My Dear Greek citizens, Καλημέρα. Χαιρετίσματα από την Ινδία. I don't expect you to know me but I know you. Each one of you. I have seen you on streets in Athens marching hand in hand. Facing water...
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7 Things That Happened When I Logged Off Social Media
I have been reading a lot of articles lately on how the internet, smart phones and social media are posing a serious threat to their users, sucking us into an "unsatisfying digital facsimile of...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To The Guy Seeking A Virgin Girl
Hi Mr Righteous After the other day's meeting and greeting, I am mighty impressed with your "fusion thinking". Earlier I didn't pay attention to your bio data but after meeting you in person, I was...
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10 Things I Learnt As A Thiel Fellow
I am today a strong believer of the often-heard advice that "the best education often happens outside a classroom". I dropped out of college within days of joining because I felt that attending classes...
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Love Letters, Tagore And Kolkata In The Monsoon: An Interview With Lee-Alison...
In school, our English question paper had four sections -- reading comprehension, writing, grammar and literature. Invariably, I would answer the letter writing question first. Writing a letter seemed...
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'Guddu Rangeela' Review: An '80s Potboiler With 'Ishqiya'-Like Pretensions
Would it kill Bollywood to find something different for Ronit Roy to do? The 49-year-old actor, who is one of TV's biggest stars, has been seen in Hindi films such as 'Udaan' (2010) and '2 States'...
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Teaching True Islam To Fight ISIS's Anti-Islamic Terrorism
The Muslim world is currently witnessing two contradictory phenomena. On one side, a small number of extremist and terrorist organisations, justifying their heinous acts in the name of Islam, have been...
View ArticleWhy Do Judges Fail To Comprehend The Nuances Of Gender Discrimination?
While delivering a judgement on whether the Madhya Pradesh High Court was right in converting the sentence of a convict charged under Section 376 read with Section 511 ( attempted rape ) to Section 354...
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The True Meaning Of Yoga
We are used to seeking fulfilment externally. We live in a materialistic world where petty things give us pleasure. Yet, we all know that outward things can never make anyone happy or contented. In...
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'Terminator Genisys' Review: Why Does This Even Exist?
During one of the many chase sequences in 'Terminator: Genisys', Arnold Schwarzenegger falls off a bright yellow school-bus on a Los Angeles freeway and flies head-first into a police car that's...
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6 Reflections From A Global Leadership Program
As a child growing up in South India, the term "leadership" evoked images of Mahatma Gandhi leading thousands of freedom fighters in his non-violent movement against the British. My earliest memory of...
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How To Have A Winning Visit To Wimbledon
Now that you have got your tickets for The Championships, here are some suggestions and tips to make the most of your time at Wimbledon. Accommodation and reaching the venue London has one of the...
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Swapan's Picks: 5 Women's Wear Labels That Show Less Is More
I like shopping for my wife. Fortunately, we have similar tastes so mostly we are on the same pleat so to speak. Plus this summer I was seeking subtlety and simplicity: the hallmarks of my wife's...
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Amitav Ghosh: Thunder From The East
This article is from Open Magazine. By Shashi Tharoor Over the last three decades, Amitav Ghosh has established himself as a writer of uncommon talent who combines literary flair with a rare...
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MAM Ramaswamy: The Last King Of Chettinad
This article is from Open Magazine. By V Shoba At 84, he is no longer the man with the spry gait and the trademark lucky tie who went gallivanting from one race track to another, cheering on the horses...
View ArticleTerminator Genisys: A Feast For The Action Movie Enthusiasts
Terminator Genisys, directed by Alan Taylor, is the fifth installment in the Terminator series. The movie marks Arnold Schwarzenegger's much awaited return to the movie franchise that over the years...
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