The Ugly Nakedness
The beaches of Vizag are as beautiful as South Korea. The sun does not distinguish between the two; the waves draw a similar admiration; the […]
Involving people in the no-shit movement
As part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, one of the interventions adopted at many places is formation of Nigrani committees to keep a watch on, […]
Binsar- where I fell in love with the jungle
It is one thing to pass through a forest, enjoying the trek, the adventure, the exercise, the mild aches in legs…and it is another to […]
Government exists only for itself
Today was a day of contrasts. On one extreme was experience of immense human potential; on the other, the lowliness of Government officials. Our eyes […]
Is ‘open daefecation’ preferred in India ?
The thing has come out in surveys etc., and therefore, one is tending to say it, but I, based on what I have seen in […]
Detroit
Detroit has set me thinking more than Philly or DC. There’s something about this place, which resonates with may be few other cities in US, […]
City Administration – US vs India
There are two kinds of city administrations in US- the Mayor-led system, where the directly elected Mayor has executive powers. And the City Council manager […]