#India | Mohan Musings 3/4

Aug 3, 20232 min read

THE 'EMI' PARADOX: INDIA'S MACAULAY LEGACY & THE PURSUIT OF MATERIALISTIC HAPPINESS

By P Mohan Chandran In the vast expanse of human history, when did we trade our intrinsic joy for the shackles of materialism? When did...

Aug 3, 20232 min read

THE DIVINE CURRENCY: A CALL FOR INDIA'S NUMISMATIC EVOLUTION

By P Mohan Chandran In the vast tapestry of global cultures, how does a nation choose the symbols that represent its identity? What...

Aug 1, 20232 min read

THE ENLIGHTENED WOMAN: HOW EDUCATION & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SHAPE FERTILITY CHOICES

By P Mohan Chandran What if the key to addressing the world's population boom lies not in policies or contraceptives, but in classrooms?...

Aug 1, 20232 min read

NARENDRA MODI: A PARAGON OF LEADERSHIP IN MODERN INDIA

By P Mohan Chandran What makes a leader truly stand out in the annals of history? Is it their charisma, their unwavering commitment, or...

Jul 31, 20232 min read

THE DUALITY OF GENIUS: OPPENHEIMER, NOBEL & THE ETHICAL QUANDARIES OF SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT

By P Mohan Chandran When does the brilliance of the human mind cross the line into the realm of moral bankruptcy? Can the very intellect...

Jul 30, 20234 min read

THE 'UNCLE JUDGE' SYNDROME: A STAIN ON INDIA'S JUDICIARY?

By P Mohan Chandran Is the Indian judiciary truly independent, or is it ensnared in the web of nepotism and favoritism? How deep does the...

Jul 28, 20232 min read

BALANCING THE SCALES: HOLDING JUDGES ACCOUNTABLE IN THE AGE OF SCRUTINY

By P Mohan Chandran In a world where every misstep can lead to a cascade of consequences, how do we ensure that those who wield the gavel...

Jul 25, 20232 min read

JUSTICE VS. MEDICINE: A TALE OF TWO PROFESSIONS

By P Mohan Chandran In a world where every decision is under the microscope, where does the line between justice and medicine blur? When...

Jul 25, 20232 min read

THE DHARMIC DUO: VIBHISHANA & YUYUTSU IN THE INDIAN EPICS

By P Mohan Chandran When you think of loyalty and family, who comes to mind? Is it those who stick by their kin, no matter the...

Jul 24, 20232 min read

VIDURA NEETI: THE TIMELESS WISDOM OF LEADERSHIP & LIFE

By P Mohan Chandran Have you ever paused to wonder about the core principles that define a great leader? What makes someone wise beyond...

Jul 22, 20232 min read

OF PAPER GODS & LOST HUMANITY: ARE WE TRADING OUR SOULS FOR CURRENCY?

By P Mohan Chandran Have you ever paused to consider the weight of a piece of paper? Not the physical weight, but the immense power it...

Jul 20, 20232 min read

FROM PENTAGON TO PALACES: GUJARAT'S MAJESTIC CLAIM TO ARCHITECTURAL SUPREMACY

By P Mohan Chandran When we think of monumental structures, what comes to mind? The Eiffel Tower kissing the Parisian skies? The Great...

Jul 19, 20233 min read

UNVEILING THE PARADOX: IS INDIA A ‘PAPER TIGER?’

By P Mohan Chandran In the realm of global perception, India often stands tall as a roaring tiger, admired and respected for its...

Jul 19, 20233 min read

FROM TRINITY TO DHARMA: J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER & THE PROFOUND INFLUENCE OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA

By P Mohan Chandran Can a millennia-old spiritual text cast its philosophical shadows over one of the most destructive inventions of the...

Jul 18, 20233 min read

'DEMOCRACY' OR 'DEMOCRAZY': CAN INDIAN POLITICS OUTRUN THE SHADOWS OF ITS CRIMINAL PAST?

By P Mohan Chandran How much would you be willing to bet on a coin toss? Perhaps a lot if you knew the coin was rigged. But what if the...

Jul 16, 20233 min read

BETWEEN VALOR & VIRTUE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF BHISHMA & JATAYU

By P Mohan Chandran Have you ever wondered why we revere some characters in our mythology while others, although potent and mighty,...

Jul 13, 20232 min read

THE CRUCIBLE OF CHOICE: UNIFORM CIVIL CODE OR SHARIA LAW FOR INDIAN MUSLIMS?

By P Mohan Chandran Have you ever wondered about the distinct ways through which a society regulates the lives of its members? Have you...

Jul 11, 20232 min read

ECHOES OF ANCIENT WISDOM: THE SCIENCE BEHIND INDIAN TRADITIONS

By P Mohan Chandran Have you ever contemplated the scientific rationale behind our seemingly mundane traditions? Why do we sprinkle cow...

Jul 10, 20233 min read

THE COLOSSAL ASCENT: PROJECTING INDIA'S RISE AS THE WORLD’S SECOND-LARGEST ECONOMY

By P Mohan Chandran Can a nation of vivid colors, diverse cultures, and timeless traditions transform into a global economic powerhouse?...

Jul 9, 20232 min read

THE ROAR OR THE GROWL: A QUESTION OF NATIONAL PRIDE

By P Mohan Chandran What truly captures the essence of a nation? Is it the symbol that appears most frequently on its emblems, or the one...