"Doom" by Niall Ferguson is analogous to a hastily and haphazardly whipped up world encyclopedia. While the reader is treated to an extraordinary variety of incredible information, she is also plagued by data fatigue. This feature of death by data detracts, from the original essence of the book, which in itself is extremely engrossing and … Continue reading Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe – Niall Ferguson
Month: April 2021
Power To The Public: The Promise of Public Interest Technology – Tara Dawson McGuinness & Hana Schank
"Power To The Public" is a deeply thought provoking, delightfully implementable and definitely an indispensable read for every policy wonk and maven, keen on exploiting and harnessing the potential of Public Interest Technology (PIT for short). This is a field that has, putting it mildly, remained muted for far too long. As the authors illustrate … Continue reading Power To The Public: The Promise of Public Interest Technology – Tara Dawson McGuinness & Hana Schank
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for men – Caroline Criado Perez
Starting off with what has to be some of the most memorable opening words in the history of contemporary literature, British journalist and author, Caroline Criado Perez proceeds to illustrate in an eviscerating fashion, the deprivation of the deserving rights of half the human population under the sun. “Invisible Women” is sans a semblance of … Continue reading Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for men – Caroline Criado Perez
Doctor
There is no restlessness yet sleep isn't pure No sign of any ailment but still I need a cure. (Word Count: 19) Sammi Cox Weekend Writing Prompt #205
A Rekindling
The resemblance from afar was putting it mildly uncanny Rekindling cathartic memories one too many Elegant, graceful and with a dignity singularly rare She was the very epitome of beauty spectacularly laid bare Pleasure and pain Lessons to gain (Word Count: 39) Sammi Cox Weekend Writing Prompt #205
Breaking Through: A Memoir – Isher Judge Ahluwalia
On the 26th of September 2020, Isher Judge Ahluwalia breathed her last. An effervescent and endearing personality in addition to being a brilliant economist who juxtaposed vision with common sense, the Padmabushan awardee was also the wife of Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission. “Breaking Through” is Isher Ahluwalia’s autobiography … Continue reading Breaking Through: A Memoir – Isher Judge Ahluwalia
A Hope called Tanya Coleridge by George Michael
(Image Credit: Picuki.com) Tanya Coleridge sashaying down the ramp with an uninhibited confidence; Tanya Coleridge winking seductively; Tanya Coleridge crossing a turnstile and hiring a taxi. Tanya Coleridge…. George Michael with a grotesque piece of jewelry dangling from his ear and a cool pair of sunglasses covering his eyes, lent bohemia a bold and licentious … Continue reading A Hope called Tanya Coleridge by George Michael
Pagglait
(Image Credit: Wikipedia) Wikipedia describes Pagglait as a ‘dark comedy drama film.’ The movie is neither comical nor bleak. Elucidating on a theme that is interesting, but not Avant Garde, Director, Umesh Bist has done an appreciable job in assessing the pulse of the viewer. Pagglait is a cathartic experience of a young widow over … Continue reading Pagglait
Equanimity
Hankering after likes on Facebook and for retweets on Twitter do we pander Destroying our bodies for that "perfect" post, the portals of Instagram we trawl and wander Tossing and turning in bed on many a sleepless night consumed by angst and envy Devoured by anger and enslaved by complexes, we are zombies intoxicated by … Continue reading Equanimity
First Person Singular: Haruki Murakami
Personally, I anticipate the release of every Haruki Murakami book, with a curiosity that is otherwise deserved for rare and unique occasions. The enthusiasm that gripped me prior to the release of “First Person Singular” was thus, no exception to the norm. Regrettably, the newest book by the much acclaimed Japanese writer, containing a collection … Continue reading First Person Singular: Haruki Murakami