Intellectual integrity vs machiavellian morality gsmonly4u June 17, 2024In a speech delivered in Bristol in 1780, Edmund Burke told his constituents “I did not obey your instructions: No. I conformed to the instr... Continue Reading
Evil eye surplus: A tale of chips, charms, and choices gsmonly4u June 16, 2024Travelling from one place to another has always been my Achille’s Heel. It not only makes me anxious but also keeps me wide awake on the nig... Continue Reading
The golden lesson gsmonly4u June 15, 2024I was very lucky as a child because my father treated me with many storybooks. Reading Indrajal comics was my passion: Phantom, Mandrek, and... Continue Reading
Memories, metaphors and mutton qorma gsmonly4u June 13, 2024Meal times are strange times. In our memories, they are often hallowed, a time of comfort and community. Your mother leaning over you, her f... Continue Reading
New arbitration guidelines: Putting sand in the gears of India’s economic engine? gsmonly4u June 12, 2024The Government of India must have foreseen the potential economic impact of the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance on June 3, ... Continue Reading
Generative AI presentation for beginners (45 minutes) gsmonly4u June 11, 2024This column did not post an article last week for the first time since 15 November last year. I would have loved a no-week-missed year and w... Continue Reading
In its Rajasthan edge, a warning for BJP gsmonly4u June 10, 2024Fears of Rajput rage proved unfounded * Parachuting a Brahmin debutant MLA into the CM’s position proved costly * Party imported the ‘wrong’... Continue Reading
Fortifying NDA for storms ahead gsmonly4u June 10, 2024Large Modi ministry is as much about projecting internal strength as including new allies. It’s prep for Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana pol... Continue Reading
Mourning Etiquette: Gratitude, not Grief gsmonly4u June 09, 2024In the cosmopolitan age, characterized by increasing globalization, migration, and interconnectedness, the need to be culturally appropriate... Continue Reading
When a British curator celebrated Indian ethos at Metmuseum gsmonly4u June 08, 2024Other than the beauty of the English language the British have had a slew of curators and critics who have loved India for its ancient histo... Continue Reading
5 Colour Combos to Elevate Your Office Wardrobe gsmonly4u June 06, 2024The colours you choose makes a significant impact, especially when it comes to your professional life. The right colour combinations can con... Continue Reading
The Indian elections are over. People voted more for freebies than development gsmonly4u June 06, 2024I am personally disappointed in the worlds largest democratic exercise as the results were not as I had hoped it would be. PM Modi has broug... Continue Reading
Responsible AI in Finance gsmonly4u June 04, 2024The financial sector is on the brink of a major transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This global movement is reshaping how... Continue Reading
Mantra is a tool for transformative living gsmonly4u June 03, 2024By James Anderson Make mantra your lifeline; it will add substance to your life. However, once initiated, there is no turning back. We must ... Continue Reading
Memories, metaphors and mutton qorma gsmonly4u June 02, 2024Meal times are strange times. In our memories, they are often hallowed, a time of comfort and community. Your mother leaning over you, her f... Continue Reading
From freebies to safety, five factors that may explain the crucial women’s vote gsmonly4u June 02, 2024There is an emerging consensus that women voters will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of 2024 general elections, and exit polls ... Continue Reading
‘Sannyasins should not intermingle with politics’ gsmonly4u June 01, 2024By Jayant B Dave The transformation into a higher ideal or reality is the goal of life, as inner spiritual transformation is far more signif... Continue Reading
US Commission on international religious freedom, USCIRF’s uncalled for interference in interpreting Manipur violence gsmonly4u May 31, 2024Introduction Nearly two weeks after India trashed a report by the US State Department alleging human rights abuse in ethnic violence-hit Man... Continue Reading
World heat wave disaster history: A comparative analysis with India gsmonly4u May 31, 2024The Earth’s climate has been undergoing significant changes in recent decades, marked by a noticeable increase in global temperatures. This ... Continue Reading
My Take 5 (Edition 20): The week that was in international affairs gsmonly4u May 31, 2024Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly wrap of international news. Israeli offensive in Gaza continues, things are hottin... Continue Reading