The world has undergone a profound transformation in perceiving, creating, and consuming art, knowledge, and talent. In earlier times, quality was a revered rarity. A symphony by Mozart or a novel by Tolstoy stood as timeless masterpieces because they emerged from an era where scarcity defined value. The limited access to such works heightened their … Read more
Like the heritage structures nestled in the corners of the city, sometimes dwarfed and eclipsed by the shiny skyscrapers, or busy flyovers, Madras is alive and well. | Photo Credit: Getty Images It’s early morning (at least by my standards!), and I can hear the cries of “Puttu, Idiyappam, Puttu, Idiyappam” wafting into my consciousness. … Read more
Grandmothers come armed with a vast range of skills to tackle all sorts of issues. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Every day, we are being bombarded with the latest from the world of artificial intelligence. While all the buzz is around AI, let us not forget the age-old GI, or grandma’s intelligence. Grandmothers come armed … Read more
Theoretically, a doctor of modern medicine cannot be a theist but I see that there are many reasons for him to be. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The major argument of practising doctors of modern medicine against alternative systems of medicine is the “lack of scientific evidence”. Modern medicine is built on the bedrock of … Read more
Sparrows have become rare in urban areas. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Of the many birds, the tiny house sparrows had caught my imagination in my school-going years. A flock of sparrows have turned my tiled house into their abode unauthorisedly and refused to vacate. They felt as if they too have a minor share … Read more
Seniors should allow the younger generation space to lead their own lives. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Do you want to capture the nuances of the evolving relationship of seniors with adult children? When the children are young, these relationships are often warm and supportive. However, as the children grow more independent, usually around age … Read more
This year, the OED has borrowed from Malaysia, Norway, Japan, and the Philippines. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At a dinner once, I sat next to a person who turned to me with, “Can I have some more juice please?” when he meant gravy. Ignoring for the moment the kind of circles I move in, … Read more
As I landed in Da Nang, central Vietnam from Hanoi, greeted by the soft, salty air of the coast, my pickup driver struck up a conversation. He seemed exhausted yet content. “The last few months of winters have been hectic,” he said with a weary smile. “More than twenty international flights arrive daily now. At … Read more
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their “noble mission” to end the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. This has brought cheer to Indians. But there is a question to be asked — Why has India refrained from playing a more active political role in regional … Read more
