I started this blog in November 2021. My first post was about Modi (read here), so I thought, let me write about Modi in this first-anniversary post. In grade school, I learned to celebrate great political leaders. They were beyond reproach, at least so it seemed. When I grew beyond those impressionable years, I […]
Vikram Vedha: Remakes, Nepotism, and Review
The movie Vikram Vedha (Hindi), a remake of Vikram Vedha (Tamil), stars Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan, both of whom are products of nepotism. REMAKES What, one more remake? Why! Why not if a producer believes a remake offers an attractive risk-return proposition? Let the audience decide whether the remake was worthwhile. Critics, trade analysts, […]
AI and Conflict Mitigation
Recently, I met Ed Gomes, my long-lost college classmate, at his Montana ranch, where he lives a socially isolated life. I suggested he join our class WhatsApp group. Here is the conversation that ensued: Ed: Before I join, may I browse the group chat on your phone? Me: Sure. Enjoy! Ed: I read the chat […]