The announcement of a high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani has made big headlines. How much can it change the vibe from protest memes against a system of education and testing that’s led some students to take the extreme step of killing themselves, and others to spill their anger on the roads? It is logical to believe that a…
A few years ago, a close friend and I were out for lunch where, as usual, we traded life updates, debated our differing views on adulting, and gave our verdict on the food like professional critics. A phone call suddenly changed the pleasant atmosphere. She seemed annoyed with her mother over some errand or question, as a deep frown creased her forehead….
You don’t always have to be the best. Sometimes being good enough is the first step to winning In a few months, India will make its first home-grown computer chip. It won’t be a very advanced one. It will be a 90-nanometre (90nm) chip, meant for simple jobs. China, however, has gone much further. It…
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev The public domain has been rife with conversations about yoni worship since the recent Ambubachi Mela in Kamakhya. What is yoni worship and what is its significance? First, let us not forget that the worship of the feminine was the most ancient form of worship on this planet. However, as cultures began to look ‘upward’ rather than towards…
Perfection is a luxury when you’re competing with limited resources in a lopsided geopolitical race In a few months, India will roll out its first homemade chip. Nothing fancy, it will be a 90nm chip for low-end applications. China, meanwhile, has progressed to making machines that make advanced chips. It’s a very big deal. Even…
Schools and colleges need autonomy, teachers need training, and kids can’t be made to lurch from one exam to another. That’s no learning No number of laws, or schemes, can fix the deep structural crisis in India’s education system, pre-primary to higher education. It is a struggle to, first, receive quality affordable education, and two,…
Your medical insurance is of great benefit – not to you but to your insurance company Bunny and I were facing a dilemma. Going over our domestic expenses, we came across a major item of expenditure, labelled Health Insurance. Over the last few years, we’d shelled out over ₹9L to our insurance company as a…
Getting a good education in India is still hard for many children. Some schools don’t have enough teachers or even basic things like clean drinking water, fans or toilets. Many students also finish school without the skills they need for jobs. This shows that the education system needs much bigger changes. Experts pointed this out…
“The true measure of leadership is not how loudly one speaks when the crowd applauds, but how steadfastly one stands when the crowd disappears.” There was a time when the word leader evoked reverence. It represented courage over comfort, conviction over convenience, and sacrifice over self-interest. Leadership was never viewed merely as a position of…
Despite Senate’s approval, Russia sanctions bill may not sail through. But India should be prepared US Senate has cleared the Russia sanctions bill, championed by late senator Lindsey Graham. India ought to keep a close eye on this legislation. The bill grants the Trump administration the authority to slap 100% tariff on the Top 5…