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Long Castling: The Meaning of the Title
It was a few days ago when I was offered the authorship for the fifth Libre column. The fifth column covers security issues and political strategies, which became a core of the international media due to the Russo-Georgian conflict. Then, I chose “Long Castling” as the title of the fifth column. “Castling” is a unique movement [...]
Continue reading...Complexities in Leadership
Friday, August 1, 2008
How do we measure quality of leadership: through success or ability? Most generally success. However, that does not mean there was only one Einstein or Newton. There must have been many, but the appropriate channelisation, opportunities, luck, results and fame were only achieved by the named few, similarly for leaders. For instance, the idea of an [...]
Continue reading...Working Women’s Woes
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Women’s human rights deserve more importance than they are accorded in many societies. Every woman deserves her dignity and respect at home and in the workplace as much as any man – if not more. The term, ‘Human rights’ refers to the basic rights to which all human beings are entitled. The United Nations Universal Declaration [...]
Continue reading...At the Age of 10
Thursday, July 24, 2008
What does any child do at the age of 10?” Well that could be a silly question to answer or even ask, but think again because the answer might not be as simple as it sounds. ‘Child labor’ was banned by the Government with the sole intention to give every child the right to basic education. [...]
Continue reading...Of Nine Seconds and a Life
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Victory was not made for him; he felt like a born loser. It was competition no 143 that he had lost. He couldn’t even make it to top ten. Seven years of work all seemed blurry and out of focus. His thinking process slowed down as he stood there on the sidewalk; holding a piece [...]
Continue reading...Social Paradox I: The Highest premium
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Ever wondered who draws the highest premium from life as a whole, measured in terms of living ‘within’ each moment, in the current (present) state and time of reality. Many may associate wealth with such a reality, and would conclude in favor of the rich. I would note otherwise, and crown the poor with such [...]
Continue reading...Addicted to Hollywood?
Saturday, June 28, 2008
External observers to the field of development often fail to understand the worth and significance of the work undertaken by development specialists. Paradoxically, such realities are stronger in the developing world relative to the developed world, where the need of the profession is most significant. To note, several times, I have been asked, as to [...]
Continue reading...Turkey in the 21st Century: Envisioning Beyond Strategic Importance
Friday, June 20, 2008
On the 11th of June, I have an honor to attend an event with Dr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Chief Foreign Advisor to the Prime Minister of Turkey, held by Mr. Laxton MP (UK) and the Henry Jackson Society. Dr. Davutoglu, in his speech, emphasized the historical geography of Turkey as well as the future global vision [...]
Continue reading...Dealing with Stress.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Recession, job cuts, pressure, appraisals, the IT world is being subjected to a lot of pressure day by day. 9 to 5 jobs have been expanded to 9 to 11; stress in offices is slowly creeping up and interfering with every one’s personal life. What is the solution for this? How can stress be reduced in the [...]
Continue reading...Still Looking
Thursday, June 19, 2008
“I promise to learn…if you agree to polish my shoes whenever the maid takes the day off!” “No, no, no!” I had stormed out yesterday leaving my Mum baffled and Shabbi Auntie angry, when she brought in yet another rishta-seeking brigade. Can you blame me? Who do these women think they are, bringing along all the [...]
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