Philosophy
Philosophy as a Way of Life: Pierre Hadot's Insight
We often treat philosophy as a set of abstract theories to be studied. But the ancient Greeks and Romans saw it differently. For them, philosophy was a way…
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India Travel
The Spiritual Hub: Rishikesh and the Ganges
I am not a particularly spiritual person, but Rishikesh got to me. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas where the Ganges river rushes out of the mount…
Classic
Guide (1965): Vijay Anand's Masterpiece on Freedom and Identity
Guide is a film that defies categorization—it's a romance, a drama, a spiritual journey, and a character study all in one. Vijay Anand's adaptation of R…
Fitness
Home Workouts: No Equipment Needed
You don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to get a great workout. Bodyweight exercises are incredibly effective when done with intention. My go…
Fitness
Home Workouts: No Equipment Needed
You don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to get a great workout. Bodyweight exercises are incredibly effective when done with intention. My go…
India Travel
Finding Peace in Varanasi: A Guide to the Ghats
Varanasi is unlike any place I have ever been. It is raw, it is ancient, and it confronts you with life and death in a way that is both unsettling and beau…
India Travel
Pondicherry: A French Flavor in India
Pondicherry, now officially called Puducherry, feels like a slice of France dropped into South India. The French Quarter, with its mustard yellow colonial…
Health
Healthy Lifestyle Tips: Simple Ways to Stay Fit
Healthy Lifestyle: Simple Habits for a Better Life In today’s busy world, maintaining good health has become more important than ever. Many people focus…
Lifestyle
Democracy in India Structure History Challenges and Future of the World's Largest Democratic Nation
Democracy in India is one of the most significant political systems in the modern world. India is often described as the largest democracy in the world, wi…
Foreign Policy
Understanding Look East vs. Act East: What Changed?
The shift from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ was more than just a name change. In the 90s, ‘Look East’ was about simply opening up to Southeast Asi…
How Claude Works
How Anthropic Is Thinking About AI Safety Differently
Anthropic was founded on a specific thesis: that AI is one of the most transformative and potentially dangerous technologies ever developed, and that the b…
Multilateralism
SCO vs. Quad: Where Does India Really Belong?
Being a member of both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Quad is like being friends with two people who absolutely hate each other. It’…
How Claude Works
How Claude Handles Sensitive Topics: What You Need to Know
One thing you'll notice when using Claude is that it handles sensitive or potentially harmful requests differently than some other AI tools. Understanding…
International Relations
The Diplomatic Tightrope: India, Russia, and the Ukraine War
This is the defining geopolitical issue of our time for India. The Ukraine war exposed the limits of our neutrality. We abstained from UN votes condemning…