Articles [Social Life]

Marriage is a very important social institution in India.  It is the only institution that binds our Indian society together, and also takes us forward in terms of sanctity to such a sacred institution.  However, in recent times, there...

In India, thee are several festivals in all parts of the country.  Many or most of these have a big social dimension: they bring friends together, there is a big time feast, several friends and relatives get together, and in most of the cases,...

It might sound like basic common sense but it is not.  Each one of us is capable of becoming much better human beings, performing at our peak potential, and also developing into far better individuals, in terms of talents. Yes, we tend to...

There are many people who always think they can do something about their lives, big or small.  There there many others who simply say "it is always my fate", literally shutting the door to any suggestion. The latter group of people have to be...

A few decades ago, it was always assumed that labor, represented by strong Trade Unions, was the enemy number one of Management.  There used to be a massive distrust between the two parties and not a single day passed, when each party would...

With each passing day, there are tensions all around.  Runaway inflation, which is now a real threat, seems to be simply zapping away all the energies of the middle class and the poor.  We do not have any respite from increasing oil...

In India, we have various assumptions about social institutions.  We are also biased in our opinions, and the younger generation, which is now between 15 and 25 years old, think it is their birth right to virtually dismiss anything that is...

My childhood as I remember was the most amazing and beautiful time of my life the memories of which I will cherish forever. When I look back now I feel that every day of my childhood was a new beginning and I had no regrets.  We all love...

The Japanese have been credited with tremendous progress in their economic affairs.  There are many reasons attributed to such success  -- visionary leadership, their emphasis on technology, and so on.  While each of these things are...

India is said to be one of the fastest growing nations in the world.  Our economy is poised to grow to the greatest levels, at even eight percent, accordingly to some experts.  While GDP growth is good for the country, as a whole,...