In this post, motivated by the T20 Cricket World Cup being co-hosted here in America, I will reminisce about cricket, laced with some socioeconomic reflections, and share my thoughts about the potential of T20 cricket in the US. Cricket hooked me for life after I first began following it during India’s back-to-back Test series against […]
My Ayodhya Journey: Identity, Politics, and Faith
My cousin and I visited Ayodhya this week. In this post, I will describe my visit, interwoven with cultural, political, and economic reflections. We traveled to Ayodhya on Vande Bharat Express, a sleek, superfast train that symbolizes the ongoing modernization of Indian railways. Unlike some, I didn’t experience an instant emotional surge upon arriving in […]
India’s Rahul Gandhi Problem
Rahul Gandhi hails from an unparalleled political dynasty that originated with his great-great-grandfather. In this post, I will summarize and share my opinions about the emergence of this dynasty. Motilal Nehru (Rahul’s great-great-grandfather) Motilal Nehru was a two-time president of the Indian National Congress (INC) during British India. Immediately following his presidency, his son Jawaharlal became INC […]