Category: The values of humanity
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Where do you stand between creation, preservation and destruction?
Creation, preservation and then destruction is the law of the nature. All living beings take birth (creation), they live their life (preservation) and then they die (destruction). Even this universe including the galaxies, stars, planets etc. was created in the big bang about 13.8 billions years ago (creation phase is still ongoing), then there is…
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Are we turning into anti-international?
Yes, you read it right (or wrong?)- Anti-international! You may have heard of the word “anti-national” several times, as it is often quoted in rhetoric, on news channels, by politicians and super-intellectuals. But, now it is time to think about “anti-international” persons, thoughts and ideologies! Our identity at the international level, by and large, is…
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We all hate rules and laws, but they are there for a reason
When you are riding on a road, and you see a traffic signal showing green right in front of you, your heart races to cross the signal within the nick of the time. But, as soon as you are about to reach the signal, it turns red! And how does that feel at that point…
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Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)- will it lead to decline of general human intelligence?
Without any iota of doubt, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is THE BIGGEST THING that will redefine the way we live, we do our tasks and the manner in which we interact with each other in this 21st century! The more we hear and learn about the AI tools reshaping the things at the fundamental level, the…
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Evading responsibility- आखिर कब तक?
In the recent past, there were many “zero civic sense” memes that went viral on social media, wherein the creators highlighted the poor civic sense amongst us Indians- on the roads, in the markets, in public places, aboard trains etc. It does not take you far from your home or around your office to see…
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India- a beacon of hope in the tumultuous global landscape!
In the fractured, fragmented and fragile geopolitical situation that exists in the world today, the trade agreement between India and the European Union gives a glimmer of hope amidst the gloomy situation all around. And what stood out for me was the statement by the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen…
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Let’s not fall into the pit of Matsya-nyaya again!
The nature, as it exists, is brutal out there. You see the animal kingdom, where the bigger and stronger eats the smaller and meek. There is only one law- “might is right”. In the oceans, there is Matsya-nyaya (मत्स्य न्याय), meaning “the bigger fish eats the smaller fish”. It is the law of nature that…
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Looking beyond the flaws- celebrating perfection in imperfection!
The notions of excellence and beauty are so ingrained in the idea of “perfection”, that at times it is pretty difficult to look beyond the “perfection” and still find some remnants of excellence and beauty existing in the “imperfect” things! But, before delving into this realm, let us try to explore the dimensions of so…