Why it should matter that the fabled postcard has been replaced with Instagram
The Postcard is Dead. Long Live the Postcard
The Undiscovered Self: A Review
Carl Jung's reflections on what it takes the individual to gain freedom and autonomy
Auroville Revisited
Auroville: an abode quite unlike any other in the world
An Evening with Helena Norberg Hodge
Lessons from Ladakh for a disconnected global world
On Consensus
Why gaining consensus matters and what it takes to build solidarity.
In Defence of Linearity
Why linearity despite its limitations simply cannot be wished away
The Paradox That is Geneva
A photo essay on what makes Geneva so special
The Gift of the One-liner
If brevity is the secret to effective communication, the one-liner is its atomic-power equivalent.
Art for Art’s Sake
What is art and does it or should it have a purpose?
A School Trip to Remember
They don’t make holidays like this anymore. This is an account of an enthralling school holiday in the summer of '76 covering over 7000 km in 25 days
The Bansuri Walla (Flute Player)
Who is he who regales the world with his melodious tunes produced from a simple bamboo reed?
The Wit and Wisdom of Mulla Nasruddin
Who is Mulla Nasruddin and why is he entertaining, wise and mysterious all at once?
Shakti's Musings: Blogs on everything under the sun 