How Can We Matter

A grandson once asked his 80‑year‑old grandfather:   “Grandpa… how did you manage to love Grandma, the same woman, for sixty long years?” Symbolic representation of 7 phases. The boy expected lessons in patience, compromise, or heartfelt honesty. But the old man simply smiled, looked tenderly at his wife, and with a mischievous wink, answered his grandson :   “What makes you think I loved the same woman for sixty long years?” These words left the grandson deeply confused. With a gentle smile, the grandfather went on to explain: In my twenties, my heart belonged to a vibrant girl, radiating joy and youthful charm. By my thirties, I was captivated by a devoted mother, staying up through the quiet hours to comfort our sleeping child. In my forties, I admired a resilient partner who carried our family’s challenges with quiet dignity. By my fifties, I fell for a compassionate woman who willingly set aside her own aspirations to secure our children’s tomorrow. In my s...

In November 2020, I shared how I was able to reconnect with my colleague from the Space Applications Center (ISRO) - Ahmedabad, Dr. K. S. Rao ( Kota Siva Sankar Rao ) , after a gap of thirty‑five years. DR K S Rao on the right See the section  Reconnecting With Dr K S Rao at the end. A Calling Beyond Retirement In that post, I recounted how, following his retirement, Dr. Rao and his wife, Mrs. Vasantha Rao, devoted themselves to establishing the Prabhupad Ashram at Vasavi Nagar Colony, Jandrapeta, Chirala, Andhra Pradesh. What began as a new chapter in their lives soon revealed itself as their true calling. Together, they immersed themselves in philanthropy, social service, charitable initiatives, and spiritual pursuits. Their journey stands as a testament to the power of purpose discovered later in life—a reminder that fulfillment often lies not in professional achievements alone, but in the quiet, selfless acts that uplift others. A Tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Rao This tribute is of...

As I journey through the twilight years of my life, I find myself pausing often to reflect on the mosaic of experiences that have shaped my journey.  Life, after all, is not merely about destinations reached, but about the countless moments — fleeting or enduring — that leave their imprint on the soul.  Among these memories, a few stand apart with rare brilliance: encounters with individuals whose names are etched into the annals of history, whose presence carried the aura of leadership, achievement, or cultural significance. For someone like me, an ordinary citizen navigating the vast currents of time, it has been an extraordinary privilege to share, however briefly, the same picture frame with such celebrated personalities. These were not planned or orchestrated meetings, nor the result of influence or design. They were gifts of destiny — moments when time and circumstance aligned to bring me face to face with figures admired across nations . Each encounter, whether politica...

The leadership of the Editors Guild of India —specifically the President, General Secretary, and Treasurer—has exhibited a profound lack of awareness, severely damaging the Guild's reputation and causing national embarrassment on the international media stage. Image Courtesy: National Herala In a press release titled ‘ Government’s Intolerance Towards Media Questions ’, the Editors Guild leadership declared: ‘It is a regrettable fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not addressed a single open press conference during his more than a decade in power.’ The EGI Press Release The assertion made by the leadership exhibits a startling disregard for the underlying truth: the nature of political discourse has experienced a fundamental shift that goes beyond any individual politician. Far from providing meaningful analysis, their argument underscores a significant deficiency in understanding the modern forces that define how governments interact with the press. The Contemporary PR App...

People have rejected Mamata, Stalin, Vijayan to make their states break free from corruption, and embrace hope for inclusive growth. Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, and Pinarayi Vijayan—the chief ministers of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Keralam—have been decisively rejected by the people, who threw them out lock, stock, and barrel.  Image Courtesy: The Web Their reigns of misgovernance, corruption, and anti‑people policies have ended, liberating these states from nepotism and mafia‑style rule . For years, they deflected blame onto the central government, using confrontation as a cover for their own failures and the fiscal decline of their states.   Although the new chief ministers may not all belong to the BJP, the people of these states now have reason to hope. There is a chance that the new non-BJP leaders will align with the Center’s vision of inclusive development and national progress. With this shift, citizens can look forward to solutions rooted in cooperation and a...