I recently came across this interesting TED talk by the Oxford Economist Kate Raworth on the sustainable, regenerative and distributive economies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhcrbcg8HBw Here is a longer version of her idea "Doughnut Economics" where she beautifully explains constraints or shortcomings of the Economics of the 20th Century. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZnyZuiesMY A few years back I had written a... 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 →
“We are no longer a functioning, growing and aspirational India” – Dr. Rathin Roy
I came across this extremely sharp and critical interview of Dr. Rathin Roy by Karan Thapar. There are many thoughts, points to ponder. Don't miss this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE48XvvJlrM&t=3026s
The Success Story of Zerodha
I like Nithin Kamath, the founder of Zerodha, one of India's cheapest lowest brokerage firm. I have watched/listened to few of his interviews on TV, Radio and his journey is impressive! I am a customer of Zerodha and like the platform (though there are many improvements possible). Here is a detailed chat with Nithin Kamath... Continue Reading →
Why Is India Poor?
I stumbled upon this wonderful session by Manish Sabharwal at Manthan forum titled "Why is India poor?". I follow Manthan forum and really liked the diverse and thought provoking sessions and topics they choose. This one caught my attention because of the title/subject. And I immensely enjoyed it! Highly recommended! Manish talks breathlessly in first... Continue Reading →
Mathematics Is Fun!
I like Mathematics and Puzzles and Problem Solving from very young age. Even today I dabble with many puzzles in my free time and I am in fact working on a book of puzzles (well, I am ashamed of saying so, because it's in the making for last 2+ years). Puzzles, riddles etc, if used... Continue Reading →
Atomic Habits by James Clear
One of the interesting books I read this year is Atomic Habits by James Clear. Actually I am not a big fan of self-help, self-improvement books. Certainly not the TED Talk type preaching. And yet there are few individuals I follow and learn from. I liked Mark Manson's blog and also his book "The Subtle... Continue Reading →
A Good Lecture On Pursuit Of Excellence
I started following Chess IM Sagar Shah about 2-3 years ago and since then read many things about him and listened to many of his videos on Youtube. He is a very good coach, and has good clarity of thought and sense of humor. Though he is not a refined speaker, he manages to articulate... Continue Reading →
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