PinnedMember-onlyWealth Tax Is A Bad Idea But There Is An Alternative!If you hate billionaires, you’d probably hate the title of this post. But I hope you read the whole post. Because Wealth Tax is a highly misunderstood idea in America and with the rise of corporate power, it has even become an emotional issue with the voters. “These corporations avoid…Wealth Tax10 min readWealth Tax10 min read
PinnedIs time a flat circle?Those familiar with the show True Detective don’t need any introduction to the title. But for those who might still be unaware of the genius that Nic Pizzolato is, this Youtube clip might help. It's more than just a philosophical question, though. Are we really doing everything over and over…3 min read3 min read
Nov 29, 2019Member-onlyKante-Kova-Jorginho is a bad idea and Lampard should bin it!Between the last couple of international breaks, Chelsea hit a purple patch. Every game the team looked better and Lampard even more of a genius. But of course, the big tests were coming. Manchester City away — a shot at going four points clear of the champions. Valencia away —…Soccer4 min readSoccer4 min read
Jan 15, 2018Member-onlyThoughts on: The Righteous MindThis is the beginning of hopefully a series of write ups that document my thoughts on the books I am reading. This new year, I unsubscribed from Netflix and HBO to carve out more time for reading. Now my Kindle is my best friend and I hope I can express…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Jan 17, 2017Worrisome TrumponomicsAs the President-elect Donald Trump takes office, economists world over are worried at how might Trump’s policies affect economic growth and human development the world over. The first point of worry is Trump himself. Such a statement would be ironical in usual times but these are unusual times with a…Technology3 min readTechnology3 min read
Nov 1, 2016Why Arnab is a loss for Indian MediaAs a self-confessed moderate conservative, I must say I have hated Arnab Goswami’s coverage on more occasions than I have liked. His sense of nationalism is offensive. His understanding of Kashmir is abysmal. The depth of his arguments on international relations is embarrassing. His show’s obsession with Twitter is unhealthy…India4 min readIndia4 min read
Sep 17, 2016Save Indian SportsThis is in reply to Vijay Goel’s tweet seeking constructive criticism and suggestion. I’d limit myself to suggestions, as being a passionate sports follower, I won’t be able to hide my anger or my disgust at how sports in India are managed, if I come down to criticism. I would…India3 min readIndia3 min read
Jul 15, 2016No Endgame is the Endgame for India in KashmirKashmir. A hangover problem for Pakistan, an ego issue for India, and an unceasing existential crisis for the Kashmiris. If one were to track Kashmir’s history from 1947 onwards, one might track war, great political gambits, spineless leadership, deceit, more war, human rights violations, constant conflict, and small windows of…India5 min readIndia5 min read
