Marcel Proust on Reading
Indian Elections 2019: Theatre of the Absurd
It is said that Indian elections are the greatest experiment in democracy. In a nation of 1.3 billion people and over 900 million eligible voters, that does mean a grand pageant. Some observers, talking to Matthew Amroliwala on BBC World News, even called it a great “festival of democracy”. If you watch the news and… Continue reading Indian Elections 2019: Theatre of the Absurd
Grieving with Sri Lanka
Just sharing a thought that has been with me for several days. It's my way of expressing my solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka and I hope you will join me.
Owl That You Read: Survey Results and Reward!
The Peripatetic Perch Reader Survey is done and it's time to share the findings with you all. First, I would like to thank all those who responded to the Survey, which was done to understand your reading preferences, so that I can plan my blog content better. Proust's delightful account of the pleasures of reading… Continue reading Owl That You Read: Survey Results and Reward!
Protected: May You Fill the Longer Days With Thoughts, Words and Music.
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Of Faustian Bargains in Our Times
I finished reading the complete Faust by Goethe just a few days ago. However, this post is not about what I thought of the book, but about the train of thoughts it set off inside my head. About Faustian bargains and how we are surrounded by them in our lives. I then discovered that all… Continue reading Of Faustian Bargains in Our Times
Universal Basic Income: A Gift for All?
At the moment, India is in the grip of election fever and it is not surprising that each political party is promising sops to the farmers and the poor. Well, the ruling party started doling out a farmer income support programme called PM KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) from December last year which promises… Continue reading Universal Basic Income: A Gift for All?
Africa, The Continent of Hope at Last
From medieval times, when Africa was known as the “Dark Continent” to now, it is ignorance about this vast land that rules popular perception. Then, little by little - although it has taken a very long time - explorers and writers began to shed some light on the continent. Or at least on small pockets… Continue reading Africa, The Continent of Hope at Last
Jobs Going This Time Aren’t Coming Back
March-April usually means the start of a new financial year and new opportunities at work in India. Appraisals, new assignments, new responsibilities. My mind turned to the rather high rate of joblessness in India (a subject of much debate) and whether it will be an important issue in the elections that are just a few… Continue reading Jobs Going This Time Aren’t Coming Back
It’s Owl About What You Read!
Owl About What You Read
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