Here is an interesting article by Manu Joseph in his weekly column in Mint newspaper. Purpose may not be as important as it's made out to be I partially agree with point of view that "Purpose" was created or at least propagated by a small group of people for some "purpose". Self-help books is a... Continue Reading →
Pareidolia Or Apophenia?
“We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.” I had seen this quote and this image before. But what's interesting today is that I saw this on Twitter with a follow-up question: Someone asked: "Anyone know is there is an official term in psychology for this? I’ve been thinking... Continue Reading →
Manthan Samvaad 2020
One of the better outcomes of COVID-19 and lockdown is a sudden and sharp rise in online talks, interviews and conferences. Some really good shows have happened since March 2020. Some old talk shows have morphed into the online chat - for example Karan Thapar's chat show, Algebra etc. One such important show is Manthan... Continue Reading →
Manu Joseph Columns in Mint
There are very few Indian columnists who write through-provoking, stimulating columns and write well (as in, with a literary flair). Manu Joseph would rank among the top in that list. I first discovered Manu Joseph through his interviews on Youtube. Here are few of them which you might enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a06Pv7YokA&t=1642s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP-A6FW9qOw&t=1950s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-8zDOrFxKw I then started... Continue Reading →
Talks by Ganesh Devy
I had read one Marathi book by Ganesh Devy (त्रिज्या) and was familiar with his work on the Indian languages. But I didn't know that he was so prolific and well articulated until I watched his two interviews in Algebra. Do watch both these interviews if you are interested in languages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnrAgNqpK8Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qgQpyqo2P8 What's also... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Path Is About…
Spiritual path is about finding the ladder!
CV, Resume and JD
Today I read an interesting post on Linkedin on the difference between CV and Resume. Here is the post: Let's get basics cleared firstCurriculum Vitae = CVCV is a detailed document. Could run into 4 pages to even 10 depending on how complex is the nature of your work.Resume' is a short version of CV.... Continue Reading →
Random Thought on Design Thinking
Design Thinking is an interesting subject. ……… A 4-day long course/workshop on Design Thinking is a bad idea. ……… A certification in Design Thinking is a fraud.
NEP2020 And Why India Needs A Martin Gardner More Than A Shakuntala Devi
I have been a bit busy because of multiple things happening on personal and professional front. So I missed blogging about some interesting events/topics. Finally I decided to prioritise and post this blog. (As they say: "It's never about time; it's about priorities and genuine intent") I am combining two blog topics/themes into one because... Continue Reading →
Six Degrees Of Separation
Have you heard of the concept or theory of "Six Degrees of Separation" (SDS)? Those who know about the network effect might have heard about SDS or would grasp it quickly. The six degrees of separation theory states that any inhabitant of the Earth could meet anyone in the world with a maximum of six or... Continue Reading →
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