SUV Drivers – Look Out
India has seen an almost meteoric rise in the number of SUVs and compact-SUVs in the last few years. Perhaps the size fits in well with our gradually growing economy, disposable incomes, and egos. Among…
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How Well is Tata Motors Connecting Aspirations?
Earlier this year, Tata Motors announced a new brand identity. 'Connecting Aspirations'. Sounds good, but how well is the company truly connecting aspirations? For many years now, I have wondered why Tata Motors isn’t among…
Our Right to Privacy
Our Right to Privacy Image source Towards the last week of August this year, here in India there was a landmark Supreme Court verdict that a lot of you must have heard/read about. It had…
The Earning of Trust
The Earning of Trust. I recently subscribed to NewsLaundry. It is a very young but self-proclaimed "media critique, news and current affairs portal". It claims to operate on the obvious but often forgotten premise that news…
China – The Punishment Due
China - The Punishment Due To, Mr. Xi Jinping Chairman of the Central Military Commission People's Republic of China Indian politicians have always been soft about matters regarding our country's borders. You however, should not for…
Did Tata Know in 2012 that Mistry Was Not The Best Fit?
Source: link The aftermath of ousting of Tata Group Chairman, Cyrus Mistry was probably not what the Tata Group, or Mr. Ratan Tata would have anticipated. Then again, could there have been sufficient signs even as Mr. Tata was looking…
Primum Non Nocere
Image: source It is believed that either Hippocrates, considered as the father of medicine, or one of his pupils wrote what is popularly known as the Hippocratic Oath, a solemn oath known to be taken by…
We’re Ready. So Why Not Be Bold and Aim High?
Two decades ago, it used to take quite a while before global technology and content was even commonly talked about in India. Much longer before it was accessible or affordable to us. Today, India is…
Do You Like Your News Well Done, or Rare?
Image: source A few years ago, my dad had pointed out how refreshing it was to hear All India Radio. All India Radio is India's national, public news radio station. He said it was a welcome…
Let Our Work Drive Our Energy
Let Our Work Drive Our Energy There is so much we can learn from the views, experiences and beliefs of others; especially if our own values have strong roots in light of the learning of…
Why Indians Need Real Idols, not pretentious ones
Why Indians Need Real Idols, not pretentious ones The pretentiousness and shallowness of many Indians can be really overwhelming. sultan may have been a great movie, but I won't know because I won't be watching…
Let’s Go Back to the Future
Let's Go Back to the Future Last night, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, I came across an article titled 'Where was Gandhiji born? Only 4 out of 10 gave the correct answer.' [link] What was the big…
Holy How?!
Holy How?! Does god exist? I personally do believe in faith, and in a higher power, but one without a name or face. Culture and upbringing however, do tend to influence that faith with names and appearances. Unlike popular…
The Future Indian PM
The Future Indian PM Technology played a crucial role in winning Barack Obama his first, and securing his second term as US President. With that, I think it was evident that a capable leader and…
Attention! Is this the Police?
Attention! Is this the Police? Last evening I went to pick up some things for home from the department store. Visits to that store isn't exactly something I look forward to. Considering the place is a little…