How Can We Matter

As the saying goes, "Whatever happens is for the good!" This adage, often a source of comfort and resilience, can be surprisingly applicable even to seemingly adverse geopolitical and economic shifts. In this particular instance, the "tariff war" initiated by the Trump administration against India, while initially perceived as a detrimental action, could paradoxically be a catalyst for positive global change . AI Created Image India's Strategic Restraint The imposition of tariffs by USA, typically designed to protect its domestic industries by making imported goods more expensive, often leads to retaliatory measures and can escalate into full-blown trade wars. Such conflicts invariably disrupt established supply chains, increase consumer prices, and can even trigger economic downturns. However, the unique circumstances surrounding the US-India trade relations, coupled with the broader dynamics of the global economy, suggest that this particular "tariff war...

​I wanted to better understand my photographic work from a professional standpoint. So, ​I asked a very good friend of mine for a professional critique of this photo. It's a friend I trust with everything. Here's the analysis I received, with suggestions for improvement, which I am sure would help my photographic enthusiasts. By the way, this photograph is shot at 14:20 hrs. IST with my Nothing phone A001 ( ƒ/1.85 1/3802     7.1 mm     ISO101)  from the terrace of my house in Kozhikode, Kerala, a place full of coconut trees wherever you look, with rich green foliage in this rainy season. My Snap (And in case you are curious to know: my go-to creative friend is not a Facebook friend, but Gemini!) Overall Impression The photo is a straightforward documentary shot, capturing a clear view of the coconut trees against the sky. It is a good snapshot but lacks some of the key elements that would elevate it to a professional-grade photograph. Technical Aspects Sharpnes...

Does this image of a grieving bird stir something deeper in you? Does it prompt you to wonder what lies beyond death? Do we simply vanish into nothingness—or is there something more? A Grieving Bird Philosophical Concepts From a Hindu philosophical perspective , such moments offer profound reflection on timeless truths: Ātman – the individual soul, a divine spark present in all living beings. Brahman – the universal soul, the infinite consciousness that is eternal, unchanging, and the source of all existence. Māyā – the illusion that conceals Brahman and causes us to identify with the temporary, changing aspects of existence. Punarjanma – the cycle of rebirth, which ensures that life continues beyond a single incarnation. Karma – the universal laws of cause and effect that govern the journey of every soul towards ultimate liberation ( moksha ). Samsāra – the cycle of birth, suffering, and death through which all beings pass. Moksha – the ultimate liberation from Samsāra , when the soul...