Philosophy is about our faith, our beliefs systems! We can’t live and breathe without philosophy, you know? If not, it is time we know. Our education’s disabilities are many. One is not to have given us a belief system, a faith in our own terms of living. We don’t live, we just exist! That is…
Abbe Pierre, 94 dies
A French priest I knew long ago What individuals can do? Every one of us can make a difference to the quality of life around us! Yes, I have often wondered how individuals have done so much good. Yet, we often forget the do-gooders or under-rate their power of influence for long-term impact.Yet, we are…
Bharati’s life and times
His daughter’s writings reveal unknown facts! Thangammal Bharati Padaipukal Centenary publication, Amudhasurabi, Chennai,2004 pages 472, Price Rs.200. Mahakavi Bharati’s poetry is well-established. Not only in Tamil but at the all India level. Quoted and written about in all Indian languages. He lived only 39 years. He also wrote much that was traditional. What makes Bharati…
Yes, our democracy becoming stronger!
So many scandals only show the vibrancy of the system! In spite of the series of latest scandals, one minister gone and another seems on his way out, it looks our democracy is emerging a sustainable system. With the various organs of the state playing a more activist role. In particular the media has been…
When the Governance norms in Delhi being what they are
What chances for the employment guarantee and such populist schemes to succeed? New Delhi environment is lately very tentative. Though the Congress-led coalition government is in office for 20 months, the focus and direction of the government is not purposeful. Instead of any cohesion, there is a weakening of the collective will of the government….
Bank Chairmen! Please read this!
It is an irony that as we type this note comes the news that RBI had punished 7 banks, private, foreign and PSU banks for violating IPO norms! The fines for the IPO scams run from Rs.25 lakhs to 5 lakhs. The point is that some of the superstars are also found to be indulging…
Our democracy’s success story
Some unasked and unanswered questions! India should get prepared for new roles in this century! Not look to the UK or USA for guidance. So, India has to maintain its friendly relations and talk things out and solve some of the outstanding problems with China, Pakistan and neighbours. The 58th Independence day came and gone….
Karnataka aims for an advanced state status?
Karnataka politicians are pragmatic men! AP, Kerala, TN are in pro-active mode Now, among the most developed states, those in the South, Karnataka and AP and next Kerala too are going for new big projects to stay in the advanced states league. Karnataka has come out with a S&T policy that spells out many innovative…