The case for, and against, under-represented minorities hiring

I know, I know.. this is a touchy topic, and the proponents on both sides usually have had deep personal experiences, warranting their strong emotions on this subject. I am not a researcher or diversity specialist. I'm a woman, a feminist, and I have often debated this, with people on both sides. I write this … Continue reading The case for, and against, under-represented minorities hiring →

Content roundup (Jan 2021)

Books: The courage to be disliked (290 pg.) - As much as I dislike self help, I couldn't help but appreciate a few actionable 'mental models'. I liked the ease of understanding and implementing things we all know internally. The writing style and the first 75 pgs. are a big turn-off though. 3.5/5 Memoirs of … Continue reading Content roundup (Jan 2021) →

Big tech & Parler

Irrespective of our individual political and social beliefs

Ed-tech is hot, but 85% of India’s children are feeling the heat of no education

Ed-tech has had covid tailwinds and a flurry of entrepreneurial and investor activity - but are children really learning?

Favourite books, articles, podcasts, and movies of 2020

Books: Born a Crime - Trevor Noah's story of growing up in South Africa. This book lives up to all its hype, and then some - it's difficult to write about racism without victimization and pity, and Trevor did exactly that. Recommend very, very highlyAn American Marriage - I laughed, cried, and smiled with the … Continue reading Favourite books, articles, podcasts, and movies of 2020 →

Why feminism is for you, me, and everyone else

"Ah Kalki is back with one of her videos""Oh is she? All these girls will share it and give her, her two minutes of fame""Haan, acting nahi hui toh ab yehi karti hai""What's wrong with Emma Watson man? Why can't she just concentrate on looking hot?""Yeah what's with all her namesake (read fake) feminism? All … Continue reading Why feminism is for you, me, and everyone else →

Winter

Hello, winterSun's rays through the haze like shards and splinterNight stretching taut,Below the flyover, the skinny girl with blue toes does rotCosmic ocean, an infinite skyAs they converge, an amber horizon liesNight is witness as benevolence stands guardThe chill leaves her soul untouched, body marredDew greets the petal as dawn breaks,Numb from the cold, every … Continue reading Winter →

Lost Summer

Innocence lost in servitude,childhood lost in a struggle for survivalLuxuries of a toddler lost in compromise,comfort of a meal lost in sacrificePens in hands, lost in chemicals crude,Toys in hands, lost in making foodEducation lost in dowry,Equality lost in conforming to societyMakes fire crackers by the day,watches them being set ablaze by nightSoon his eyes … Continue reading Lost Summer →