The term Brand derives from the Old Norse word brandr or “to burn,” and refers to the practice of branding livestock, which dates back more than 4,000 years to the Indus Valley. So, in brief, it started in Indus (or Hindu) and was used to claim ownership to cows. …

In November 2019, BJP had no illusions about an imminent defeat in the upcoming Delhi elections. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal were not facing any anti-incumbency, their war-preparations were already afoot, and they had hired the services of Prashant Kishore who has an exceptional track record…

Neoliths on steroids — As design thinking and human centered design become the hot new buzzwords in the donor community, it is time to examine their intent, purpose and value. In 2019, it would almost be considered a sin to challenge the notion of human-centered design. Therefore, I will not. …

The 2019 Budget has an unprecedented announcement that few experts know how to interpret. The government has announced a Rs. 150K or US$ 2200 tax subsidy on electric vehicles (EVs). This a fantastic step towards creating a sustainable transport system. India is not the first country to implement such subsidies…

In their last Annual Letter, Bill and Melinda Gates ask the question, if you could have one superpower, what would it be? Bill talks about the energy crisis and Melinda talk about the idea of time poverty among women. And their desired superpowers? — More energy, more time. At the…

The other day , a 25 year old friend of mine seemed to be having a quarter life crisis. He felt his days in the world were over. No, he is not terminally ill. In fact he is a health freak and in pretty good shape. After my initial concern…