Documenting The Lives of The Ordinary
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The Inexplicable Malady
Navigating Life’s Challenges It started as a minor stiffness in my right knee. An irritation, it didn’t ache. There was no pain. As the days went by I noticed it was getting more and more difficult for me to climb stairs. I started limping, dragging my right foot, like an invisible cannonball chained to my […]
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Unchain Kochi-24X7
Kochi is not what one would call a boom town but nevertheless it is the commercial capital of Kerala and undeniably has become a hub for immigrants from other states as well as people from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargode moving here, seeking a better life, a better job, a better city or maybe just to get […]
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The Stunning Cinematography of Lawrence of Arabia in the Age of Netflix
I am watching Lawrence of Arabia on YouTube on an ultra-high-definition television in my living room. As I watch the protagonist crash and die on a motorbike, I realise true cinephiles would call out this crime. The crime of watching a 70 mm epic on a digital platform and on YouTube nonetheless, home to an […]
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Southern Splendor: A Journey from Kochi to Coonoor via Wildlife and Wilderness
So, we did this Kochi to Mysore Road trip with my family. Having tanked up my Seltos HTK+ IMT the previous evening (43 Litres petrol @ Rupees 107.61) we left Kochi at 3:30 AM on a Sunday. We had a great drive all the way to Mysore City. We had a pitstop at Ananda Bhavan, […]
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Empires of the Indus- The Story of a River by Alice Albinia
In Empires of the Indus- The Story of a River, Alice Albinia explores the regions around the Indus from its end point in the Arabian sea near Karachi to its source high in the Tibetan plateau. She criss-crosses across countries, sometimes on foot, at times through illegal border crossings, trekking with outlanders exploring the diversity […]
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Reforms in Public Procurement of IT and E-Governance Projects | Kerala
To facilitate and enable the development of a thriving market for IT/ITES (Information Technology/Information Technology Enabled Services) entities and technology startups in Kerala, specific reforms in public procurement of IT and E-Governance projects should be considered. By implementing these reforms, Kerala can create a more conducive environment for IT companies to participate in public procurement […]
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The Birth of Silicon Valley and Valuable Lessons for India
The Code serves as a valuable lesson for India. By learning from the historical context presented in “The Code: Silicon Valley and The Remaking Of America,” policymakers in India can better understand the dynamics that drive technological advancement and innovations in the USA.
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Oommen Chandy: A Compassionate Governance Icon
As I write this, the cortege carrying the mortal remains of two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is yet to reach his hometown- Puthuppally. It’s been over a day since his cortege started from Thiruvananthapuram slowly wading through the masses of onlookers lining the roads for a last glimpse of this greatly beloved man. Oommen Chandy. […]
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E-Governance for Kerala
There’s an app for everything! Increasing government investments in technology, championing digitization, and modernizing our systems and procedures is poised to forge an advantageous landscape, benefiting not only our citizens but also presenting an enticing opportunity for technology enterprises to establish their presence in Kerala. This digitally advanced ecosystem and streamlined government operations offer a […]
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Incentivize Waste Management- Kerala
Implementing incentives for waste management can be a more efficient and economical approach for Kochi authorities for waste management services. Its basic Indian culture that we look at opportunities to not pay for services or go for products which has FREE written in it in screaming letters. Here are a few reasons why incentivizing citizens […]