Author: B Shantanu

Why do we have an Aurangzeb Road in Delhi?

My wife asked this question yesterday while we were discussing history. I pondered for a moment but could not come up with a good answer. I also realised that I was not aware of...

Pl. spare a few minutes for feedback

Dear All: Could you please take a few minutes to answer three questions that will help me think through some ideas I have about the site? I would also appreciate any other suggestions/thoughts you...

Quote of the Week

We are on the razor’s edge.  It is up to us to decide whether we go this way or that way. Nandan Nilekani, Founder and Co-Chairman, Infosys. Full context of the quote below:

You will not be forgotten…

Ten years ago, on 26th July 1999, the Indian Army recaptured the last hill from Pakistani forces in Kargil… This is an humble homage to some of our finest who did not live to...

Is a “Rising India” a grave threat to USA?

Is a “Rising India” a greater threat to USA than Iran, North Korea and oh, Russia? Watch this snippet of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas (courtesy Joshua Kucera) Unbelievable…is all I can say. Might it...