This is the time to remember and reiterate the view of Jayaprakash Narayan (JP), revered as Lok Nayak, that the people have the right to demand resignation of their elected representatives if they fail in their duty and become corrupt, autocratic and inefficient. If they do not resign — MLAs, MLCs and MPs who work…
Musings on election and universal adult franchise
March 2, 2023Time has come for people of Karnataka to choose a Government of their choice after five years. The State Assembly elections are expected around May 2023, this year. The election is almost at our doorsteps though the Election Commission has not yet announced the calendar of events. As expected, we see heightened resurgence of political…
There is no short-cut to Power
February 22, 2023I have read that if an Administrator makes a mistake, it is a New Law. If an Educationist makes a mistake, it is a New Principle. If a Scientist makes a mistake, it is a New Invention. If a Tailor makes a mistake, it is a New Fashion. And if Parents make a mistake, it…
A Museum for Gen. Thimayya in Kodagu -2
February 21, 2023[Continued from yesterday] General K.S. Thimayya’s daughter Kongetira Mireille Chengappa had died a few days ago and it was very thoughtful of the curator to have displayed a small board inside by way of paying tribute . Kaveri Ponnappa is the author of a scholarly, research-based book “The Vanishing Kodavas.” I was happy to see…
A Museum for Gen. Thimayya in Kodagu -1
February 20, 2023Hitler had famously said that ‘war is to man, what maternity is to woman.’ But General George S. Patton of World War II, a straight shooter, said that ‘the object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other dumb bastards die for his…’ He was a brilliant General, known…
The Discovery of Nehru -2
February 17, 2023[Continued from yesterday] Everything was hunky dory for the Maharaja Hari Singh Bahadur till the day we got independence. Soon after, the Maharaja was shaken by a savage tribe of raiders who appeared on the borders of his kingdom. Kashmiri leader Sheik Abdulla who was fighting for freedom from the Maharaja’s despotic rule was put…
The Discovery of Nehru -1
February 16, 2023It is needless to say that the inspiration for the headline of this article is derived from the well-known book titled ‘The Discovery of India,’ written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, our first Prime Minister, while he was in jail. Likewise, the inspiration for me to write this article has come from a very rare book …
I discovered one more Godman!
February 14, 2023Last evening between 6 pm and 8 pm, I experienced Mahatria Ra, who spoke to tell the audience (whom he often described as crowd) that “Life hinges on 3 relationships.” The Convocation Hall in the Mukthagangothri campus was full to the last seat. Admission was only to the pass holders strictly and there was no…
Gen. Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan Vs India
February 10, 2023Many in India had expressed many kinds of opinions on Pakistan’s former Dictator General Pervez Musharraf’s death on Feb. 5, 2023 in Dubai. Vir Sanghvi, the well-known author, television journalist and columnist says that he is not crying for Musharraf’s death. But in contrast the Congress MP, the talkative master of English language Shashi Tharoor…
What does Davos mean to India?
January 16, 2023Are we benefiting from this annual shindig? If not, why are we there? Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, at least, redeemed our country’s honour among the comity of nations by sending to Davos competent persons and those who are not kleptomaniacs. I was away for 18 days on a journey of rediscovering places in…
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