I don’t blame my parents for being obsessed with me succeeding in entrance exams like UPSC, JEE and CAT. Most middle-class families in India have no option but to push their children to the limit hoping they will take the family’s fortunes to the next level. … More India’s entrance-exams addiction
While most of us look up at the sky to spot some stars through the smog of pollution that has blanketed our cities, the Ambanis just look at their phones. One call and luminaries of every field, from across the world, were ready to attend the Ambani wedding. … More The Ambani wedding – A typical Indian tamasha
The BJP-led NDA was heavily touted to win the election for the third time in a row. However, somehow, we all came together to pretend that it wasn’t the case and that it was a free-for-all. … More Indian elections 2024 – A collective imagination
The global Indian – A new identity for a new world built at the cost of eroding regional sensibilities. Who am I really? … More The global Indian – A new identity in a new world
