Category Archives: Indian Culture

Book Review: It Happened In India

Posted on May 1, 2012 by RK

Long ago, Devdutt Pattanaik amazed me with his interpretation of mythology and how it can be put to use in business context. He was working as the Chief Belief Officer for Future Group, which is when I first read about … Continue reading →

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Moment of truth

Posted on April 15, 2012 by RK

They say character is what we do when no one’s looking. But if you have to measure the character of someone from India, just observe his actions in a flight. With a cabin full of people as witness, the things … Continue reading →

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Book review: In spite of the gods

Posted on April 10, 2012 by RK

I was at my friend’s house where I saw two books – both seemingly had to do with god. One was the “Origin of God” and another, “In spite of the gods”. Just by the title, I started showing more … Continue reading →

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Manadhil urudhi vendum

Posted on February 25, 2012 by RK

Million dollar dream is today not just American – but not too long ago, to express a dream purely based on material pleasures was frowned upon. Especially in India, it was taboo to pursue money (along with sex and power). … Continue reading →

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Indian Mythology

Posted on October 1, 2011 by RK

I believe it is possible to hold views on Indian mythology and mythology based traditions, independent from one’s faith system (if you don’t believe this, you should at least watch this video). If you have been reading my blog and/or … Continue reading →

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India’s gold frenzy

Posted on May 6, 2011 by RK

You can sell most anything in India if you are able to concoct a religious angle to it. And I don’t necessarily mean this in a cynical way. Faith, religion and mythology weave in a complicated manner and continue to … Continue reading →

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India Shining (and Jugaad Culture)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by RK

Image Credit When the entire world was cursing and cussing at India for the record level of unpreparedness and rampant corruption and siphoning of CWG money, I had this audacious smile on my face. For I knew, India, much like … Continue reading →

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Teachers’ Day

Posted on September 5, 2010 by RK

I vividly remember signing this Teachers’ Day greeting card during my school days, which carried the pre-printed text of “to the person who taught me all I know”. Surely, we all are a product of not one teacher, but many … Continue reading →

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My most recent rambling

Posted on August 23, 2010 by RK

You read the title. Consider yourself warned, because I am about to fume. Or, if you choose, you can contribute to my thought process, because the issue is genuine. I get irritated when everything has to be “better than the … Continue reading →

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Is there an Indian Dream?

Posted on August 12, 2010 by RK

I was very intrigued (and frankly slightly amused) by Hillary Clinton’s use of the term ”Indian Dream” in her official message to India and Indians on the upcoming Independence Day. It mustn’t be difficult for you to think that the term … Continue reading →

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