Author Archives: murali

Anti social Media : Siva Vaidhyanathan

Posted on November 4, 2019 by murali

The title, ” Anti social media” tells it all. Whatever is ambiguous in the title is clarified in the byline; How Facebook disconnects us and undermines democracy. Marc Zuckerberg’s stated aim is to make the world more open and connected … Continue reading →

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The Revenge of the Non-Vegetarian : Book Review

Posted on March 26, 2019 by murali

One of the greatest advantages of residing in Mhow is having three good  libraries within a radius of two Kms. The icing on the cake is that all these libraries face an identical problem during this part of the year; … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Different Drums

Posted on January 6, 2019 by murali

    Dr M Scott Peck has many bestsellers beginning with “The Road Less Traveled” and two others with similar titles. “Beyond Road Less Traveled’ and ‘Further Along Road Less Traveled’. For a full list of his books see here. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Road Less Travelled :Where Science meets Mysticism

Posted on May 22, 2018 by murali

When a scientist explores mysticism or when a Mystic contemplates a science laboratory, it produces astounding results. Though to a western trained mind it might sound rather strange , Science and Religion or Mysticism need not be mutually exclusive. After … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thirukkural

Posted on May 4, 2015 by murali

 Thiruvalluvar Statue and the adjacent Vivekananda Rock Memorial at sunrise.  Original uploader was Infocaster at en.wikipedia – Transferred from en.wikipedia; transferred to Commons by User:BishkekRocks using CommonsHelper.         I have always been fascinated by Thirukkuralfor it is sheer breath and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Moga Mul (மோக முள் )

Posted on October 15, 2014 by murali

      Saw the movie mogamul   . Sure it is slow moving , but makes you think at  every twist and turn. The song ‘sollayo vai thiranthu just about sums up the main theme . Archana Joglekar looks beautiful and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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For God’s Sake

Posted on September 21, 2014 by murali

       A book by an adman, alumnus of IIT and IIM; one more IIT guy excelling  in fields other than engineering.       It is not about how God influences your life , but about how the idea of God affects … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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lean in

Posted on November 8, 2013 by murali

The last blog post I did on the subject was ‘When work doesn’t work any more ‘ . WOMEN, WORK AND IDENTITY and Sheryl Sandberg’s  ‘Lean In ‘ bears a similar subtitle with a major shift in goal., WOMEN, WORK … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A View from the Outside

Posted on March 17, 2013 by murali

Recently read a book “A View from the Outside” by P Chidhambaram. It is a compilation of articles written by the current Finance minister, in the period from 2002-2004, when he was out of power and in political wilderness. He … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Listening to Grasshoppers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by murali

Read a collection of essays by Arundhati Roy Titled “Listening to Grasshoppers– Field Notes on Democracy” Arundhati Roy must be one of the most hated figures in India, as she spares nobody, be it the govt, the judiciary or the celebrities. Always ready … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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