Author: B Shantanu

Should India consider conscription?

A question that came up during the “Saluting Our Heroes” pre-launch meet-up y’day was “Should India consider conscription?” Would it be practical considering the size of our population? Would it help foster a sense of...

On educating myself, blogs and reclaiming India

While reading Shekhar Gupta’s thought-provoking edit, “Our Singapore fantasy” earlier last month, I stumbled on these lines (highlighted for emphasis): Yes, there are problems with our politics and governance and both need reform. That...

Open Letter on Dams and Development

Dear All: Below excerpts from a remarkable “ Open Letter To Arundhati Roy“ (from more than 12 years ago) by Gail Omvedt.  What is remarkable about this piece is that Gail is far from an armchair critic....

18-hour workdays, too many ideas…

Dear All: Sorry for having fallen somewhat behind on the blog… Last few days have been unusually intense due to work-related deadlines, the leadership development workshop in Pune (successfully concluded yesterday) and preparations for...