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A dream, an opportunity, a cause, a privilege!
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Women reservation bill has been passed. What is the logic behind the reservation being 33% and not higher? It is for sure that the next gen activists will again ask for more. But what must be the expected advantages? Can this bill enhance the female literacy in India? Will we look at women with greater…
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It is very painful to read that in an unfortunate incident, 65 people were killed, that too for absolutely no reason. One electric wire, and one rumor; that’s it! Uncontrollable stampede happened at the Kripalu Maharaj’s ashram in UP, where food and utensils were distributed to mark the 1st anniversary of the wife of the…
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Yesterday was a special day of my life. The day started normally; with a big yawn and a long stare at the ceiling fan- thinking about the things that are to be done today. Baba (my father) along with two of his colleagues were supposed to visit me. It was long since I’d met him.…
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I recently came across an article by Jayanth Tadinada, whose take on this issue moved me. It is true that behind every mass movement or idea, an ‘ism’ is attached. This ‘ism’ is often coherent with the ideology of the followers or a name quoted by media. It is the media, who have reserved the…
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It turns me off to see half of the world learning yoga and aerobics to fight obesity while the other half out there sleeps hungry. The problem is generally blamed on the governments, but a small yet significant solution lies with us. Each grain consumed or wasted holds a significant value. Stop wasting food!
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There are certain problems with the Indian Hockey Federation and none but the administrators are responsible for this. It is an unusual statement from me, as I have always taken up issues and discussed their solutions from a common man’s perspective. Sponsors and public interest apart, but it is the responsibility of Hockey India to…
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Today is a day we Sankalp volunteers of the emergency wing will never forget! Exactly one year ago, on 3rd march, 2009, our heart had skipped several beats… 1st March, 2009- It was a fine Sunday evening, to be spent in the college canteen catching up on the latest gossip, over tea. It was then,…
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Every business institution must have a thorough understanding of their competitors. It’s not always easy as it seems. Recognizing your competitor is the most important part. What Apple did to Sony, Sony did to Kodak. Apple being a computer based company, almost eliminated Sony from the audio industry. Sony never expected an IT company to…
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Government and media have long blamed the price rise on the drought last year, on cost push and on poor distribution. Unfortunately, this is only half truth. Drought affected our country in July 2009, prices however have been on the rise since the beginning of 2008. The problem lies in various policies of our government.…