A few months ago, I was traveling along the old Neriamangalam Road to Munnar for some work. This route is not new to me, I have been taking it for years. But recently, I noticed something that’s been troubling me: road expansion work has begun. It seems to have started…
A Lapful of Concerns: Reflections on Technology, Fertility and Future
Two days ago, I noticed my daughter using her laptop while it rested on her lap. Concerned, I asked her to place it on the table and sit properly. She gave me a puzzled look but complied. I explained that using a laptop directly on the lap can be harmful,…
War- Is There Any Theory Behind It?
Is there any proper theory behind war? I wouldn’t say so. Most of the time, it’sjust rage , the urge to fight and to win. If we look back at history, many warsdidn’t even have a valid reason. Maybe they gave a reason, but was it reallyworth all the destruction?Even…
Casteism: A Deep-Rooted Reality
Casteism: A Deep-Rooted Reality Casteism is deeply rooted in India and manifests under different names across the world. Wherever humans exist, so does discrimination, it’s an unfortunate fact of life. From the dawn of civilization, inequality has been a constant companion, taking various forms, including caste-based discrimination. Even in the…
The Unfolding Climate Crisis- A Personal Reflection
About three to four years ago, I began writing about climate change and how global warming affects human life and other forms of life. At that time, many people around me considered it a philosophical subject, not grounded in immediate reality. In fact, most were not in a position to…
The Unfolding Climate Crisis- A Personal Reflection
About three to four years ago, I began writing about climate change and how global warming affects human life and other forms of life. At that time, many people around me considered it as a philosophical subject, not grounded in immediate reality. In fact, most were not in a position…