I was fortunate to have the friendship of this great man. Reflection on the Nattukottai Chettiars.
Challenges to freedom of citizens in India
In India, whatever we discuss is framed to support existing power structures.
Big men and small men in history
Unfortunately, in India, we often glorify local heroes and individuals with no impact on the larger world.
Freedom of a country is diferent from freedom of citizens
In India we do not have public intellectuals who talk about citizen’s liberties.
Place of Capitalism in our political policy making
Without capitalism, a society cannot progress. Capitalism is a way of finding solutions to society’s economic problems. But ethics and economics are intertwined.
There are no public debates on education
Education is not just about a career or making money. It is about imparting values to society. Experimental ideas must be present.
How I won an election for Madras Legislative Council
People say money and muscle power wins elections in India. My story was different.
Socrates and Machiavelli – What lessons for our times?
Philosophy and politics are closely related. My reflections on these two great men after years of practical politics.