15
Jan
The Name Game
Every time we pray for a game-changing Government, we seem to end up with a name-changing one — more focused on swapping plaques than shaping policies. When Congress holds...
15
Jan
A brand new Bus Stand, in a very wrong new place!
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem Two days ago, I read in the front page of the SOM that the State Cabinet has approved the proposal to build a new...
15
Jan
The sad state of our Kalamandira!
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Last Sunday I had the opportunity of spending a full three hours, with my family, immersed in a rapturous reverie that thankfully we...
04
Jan
Combating an emerging Environmental Crisis
As we march along with the rapidly changing times that we are in, we encounter newer and newer problems, for which we have to find solutions, some of which...
30
Dec
Sharath Jois Beyond the Yoga Mat
When I received the news, I too was embarking on a long and tough trek. Amid the profound sense of loss, a chilling thought crossed my mind: If Sharath...
21
Dec
S.M. Krishna’s gone. We need another… soon
On Dec. 10, Karnataka lost a visionary leader, S.M. Krishna (Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna). Some politicians leave behind more than policies; they leave an enduring legacy. Krishna was one of...
21
Dec
Perils of Hero Worship
Three days ago, 39-year-old Revathi lost her life, and her nine-year-old son was critically injured in a stampede at a movie theatre. The chaos erupted as frenzied fans scrambled...
13
Dec
The joy of reading, the right book!
Last Tuesday, an elderly gentleman walked into my consulting room and introduced himself as Suryanarayana Rao, a retired engineer, who had served in many States, across the country. He...
12
Dec
Only Siddaramaiah can save Lalitha Mahal
The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to invite private players for the repair, restoration and management of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. A long-awaited decision, it raises hopes that this grand...
