When a recent IMF report sparked debate about India’s gross domestic product (GDP), the discussion spilled into my undergraduate WhatsApp group. The group members are sharp, accomplished engineers, but many are unfamiliar with issues related to GDP; I realized I know more about the topic than some of them do. It’s all about the background; […]
Retirement Diary: Less is More
We live in a world that quietly nudges us toward more. Take something as mundane as toothpaste. Dentists tell us a pea-sized amount is enough for brushing, yet most of us squeeze out a thick ribbon every morning. More toothpaste doesn’t clean better; it just creates more foam, tricks us into feeling extra-clean, and empties […]
Nehru, Modi, and Colonial Legacy: Personality Dominates Context
Colonialism was India’s bane, yet its legacy continues to divide opinion. India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, chose to preserve much of that legacy; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to erase many of its symbols. This post highlights that Nehru and Modi’s upbringing and deeply held beliefs, reflected in their personalities, were more impactful in shaping their […]