A blog that makes you think

  • Why Bharat Matters : Decoding India’s Foreign Policy

    Why Bharat Matters : Decoding India’s Foreign Policy

    Foreign policy is a complicated subject by any means and it is a rare delight to find a text that explains its nuances in a lucid manner.


  • Soft Power and the Media

    Soft Power and the Media

    I get excited to see a visitor from a place like Aruba or Åland Islands. I imagine someone reading my article thousands of miles away and there is a chance that I may have made them stop and think.


  • Culture Shocks, Art and A New World Order

    Culture Shocks, Art and A New World Order

    The Church put severe restrictions on music – no rhythm for instance because it makes the hips move. Indian music never had any restrictions – religious music (with rhythm) was on par with other forms of music.