Category: A figment of my mind
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Stepping into unchartered territory of future….
The future has never been so uncertain and unpredictable in the history of humanity, as it is now. This may seem a little exaggeration to some of you, but don’t rush, it will be clear to you in a few minutes if you are ready to be patient. Earlier, the pace of change throughout human…
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Into another dimension of mental sojourn….of time and space!
There are certain things and activities that can elevate the level of your mind into a completely different dimension of time and space. Those who are passionate about something often experience this dimension when they are truly engrossed in doing “the thing”. In such moment or series of moments, the horizons of your mind expand…
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How much does your soul weigh?
At the first instance this question may seem ridiculous to you. But, I will try to explore the two aspects of this question, one literally and the other spiritually. Just a little disclaimer- this article is not meant for the light-hearted and spiritually departed. So, if you are sure that you don’t fall into that…
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Democracy- not a cup of tea for the morally weak people!
In the backdrop of the evolving situation in South Asia The recent revolution in the neighbouring country Nepal, that forced the government functionaries including their Prime Minister to resign, has again put in focus the democratic ideals and need to be responsive to the aspirations and wishes of the people. The ministers and the elite…
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The curious case of income disparity at the bottom
It is often understood that the income level at the bottom of the demography is very miniscule, considering the per capita income of India at around Rs. 2.4 lakh. That translates to about Rs. 20,000 per month. But as Hans Rosling says in his book “Factfulness”, the gross data hides the micro picture. So, let…
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Don’t kill the canary in the coal mine!
Canary is a small bird, size about 4-6 inches and weighing just about 15-20 grams. It is like a “chidiya”, belonging to the same order/family as that of the house sparrow. It is yellow and looks beautiful, and it has a melodious voice. But, that is not what it is famous for. It has a…
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Nebulous nationalities and shifting loyalties in the globalized world
Let me begin with the basics first. What is the meaning of the term “nation”? It essentially means a political entity wherein the inhabitants of a particular geographical area feel emotionally connected to each other and to the land they live in. Here, the term “emotional connection” is very important. Unless the people of a…
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The downsides of worshipping hero as God!
In the recent past, I saw some videos which provoked me to think about the prevalent culture of hero worship in India and also abroad. First one was of a lady in the United Kingdom who was asked by a reporter that “आपने मोदी जी को देखा (Did you see Modi ji)?”. She got emotional…
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What is true freedom- chaos or orderliness?
When the universe started expanding after the big bang explosion about 13.8 billion years ago, expectedly there should have been an utter chaos! A small super-high density mass at one place exploded into smaller fragments (similar to a bomb explosion), yet there was a beauty in this chaos. It was not any usual explosion- it…
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The myth of self-independence and self-sufficiency!
Time and again, you must have heard some successful people saying that they are “self-independent” and “self-sufficient”, and that they are not dependent upon others for their survival, success and something else. But, this notion of “independence” needs deeper analysis in the context of human society, as I believe that noone is truly independent or…
Anupam- The Dreamer 