We have to teach maths and sciences! Also much about the world around us. How the world is changing? The Internet revolution we have to teach. We have to teach about the very eco system around us, around the world. We have to teach about the Silicon Valley! These are some of the thoughts that…
Agriculture always occupies the front page news!
It is election time and the vote-bank is confusing! The rural vote is critical, this time and at anytime! We want to write of course on the basic and current agri issues and this time it is the latest Ukraine crisis and Ukraine is world’s largest wheat growing area and Vladimir Putin’s armed invasion and…
Anna Hazare’s future looks bleak?
And Arvind Kejriwal? Equally disappointing, so far! Why Aam Aadmi corporate heavyweights silent on their own vision for India? Anna Hazare always stood for some ideals in public life. That is how he emerged as the crusader against corruption in high politics. That is also how he emerged as the latest champion on the national…
Russia takes over the Ukraine territory of Crimea by using armed forces!
Can the lost territory of a past empire restored today by using military power? The world is really worried! Russia committed aggression? What would be the future developments? Will this be an act of war/s or, what else is this step? The world is suddenly confronted with a war-like situation to put it mildly. But…
This election, corruption would be dealt a death blow?
What is crony capitalism? Election 2014 and how it has confused Indian voters, this time? There is much talk and much hype and debate during these coming general elections. An unprecedented pitch is created thanks to Mr.Narendra Modi’s relentless, all-out, ambition to project himself as the next Prime Ministerial candidate. This is rather unusual for…
Why 2014 elections seem so crucial?
Scales are tilted towards a BJP victory? All opinion polls seem to predict a BJP/NDA victory. Opinion polls can’t be dismissed so easily. There are of course newer allegations everyday. The one allegation is about the alleged distribution of huge funds, running to something like Rs.2400 crores by the Opposition party that is poised to…
Martha C.Nussbaum, today’s leading ethical thinker
“Love means seeking a good outside oneself” “Public culture needs to be nourished by emotions and social justice “Says the internationally famous philosopher! “Emotions rooted in love can foster commitment to shared goals and keep fear, envy and disgust at bay” “Imagination and sympathy for others and the way to do this is through the…
Indian public opinion about America
America is a friendly country for India Yet, there are differences, cultural sensitivities and some strategic dimensions! 21 million Indians live in the USA. There is a strong Indian opinion and lobby. Yet, Indians back home resent America’s spying activities on Indian establishments. One doesn’t know what our Prime Minister said to Obama or failed…