Above all the hue and cry over big data and the benefits to enterprises and customers, a question which used to keep coming to my mind – isn’t something wrong? With whistle-blowers like Edward Snowden, Julian Assange making news and making us aware of the perils of this ‘data’ which supposedly helps us get better […]

Their feelings, their thoughts, have no place of recognition in this world. In this world where women are considered to be full of emotions, the emotions of men are ignored… and finally remain in their heart. People say men have a strong heart. Although this is true but when it comes to someone close to […]

Unwanted things never happen in life knowingly. Blaming others is the only solution for such unwanted and unanswered puzzles of life…but what if the blame goes to someone’s innocence…a delicate flower which perishes off…who is responsible for all of these? The world is always said to be a under a man’s rule. It is said […]

In poker lingo, you ‘call’ the movie hoping that you will get a ‘full house’ or atleast a ‘straight’ worth of an excitement but it turns out to be pure ‘bluff.’ Runner Runner clearly bluffed all the poker patrons who went for the movie in the hope of getting some ’rounders’ or ‘casino royale’ kind […]

I am not comfortable with the idea of Modi. – Naveen Patnaik, Odisha CM on Narendra Modi becoming a future Prime Minister Your guys play a lot of cricket, not necessarily organised cricket but in gullies and parks. It’s a very important part of learning. – Greg Chappell, on MS Dhoni’s success Non-state actors are […]

Business education deals with the triple bottom line of the People, Planet, Profit. Education is based on the triple foundation of humility, character and righteousness. This is to nurture a social conscience that delivers performance and excellence across cultures, functions and geographies – again a triad. This concept derives inspiration from this trial of things […]

Writing combines several diverse skills to deliver a piece that makes readers learn and think about things they didn’t know about. However, not all writers are good at all the ingredient skills all the time. All writers need help – sometimes to sharpen their message, grammar, style or audience focus. If you have contributed an […]

The air was heavy with excitement. He was panting, but kept going. The path ahead was clear; he had left most of them behind. He could not give up now, it would be humiliating! Of course, he hadn’t gained full lung capacity after the surgery. But his doctor had cleared him for the marathon. “Just […]

Previously : Sentinel Sentinel – Part deux Sentinel – Part trois There was dirt in his mouth. He spat it out and tried to roll over. He winced. His right flank felt raw and vulnerable. He peeked, and saw that the shrapnel had shredded his jacket and uniform. His ears were still ringing. The grenade […]

24‘s first episode, aired just a few minutes ago was everything that the serial makers promised, just much more filmy! The serial is based on an American series which bears the same name and has a similar story line. Anil Kapoor plays the lead (a part played by Jack Bauer in the American version) and […]