Being Homeless

I have tried my hand at Erasure Poems before, which work on a similar concept, so this was fun. Our aim was To abandon our girlfriends  you could sell those suckers for five bucks apiece in New England. They’re crazy. we’d look for KFC buckets for donation we were flat broke, Homeless. hawks on fenceposts, … Continue reading Being Homeless

Doctor beyond Duty

THE THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUOTE Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something . By Henry Thoreau. THE STORY A 87-year old doctor ( a paediatrician) resides in a small town, with a population of a little more than a … Continue reading Doctor beyond Duty

Is Power Value-Neutral?

The dictionary defines power as the ‘ability or capacity to do something in a particular way’. Going by this, every living being possesses power of some kind. Physical power Knowledge power Power of hierarchy Special abilities either gifted by nature, or developed with meditation. These are often termed as supernatural powers. Actually, they might arise … Continue reading Is Power Value-Neutral?

The Man who knew no Love

“Can I really do this?”, muttered Prem to himself. That was an arduous task, and the time from evening to the next morning, stretched in front of him. He walked home with stooped shoulders and a tired gait. His wife was quick to comfort him with a steaming cup of coffee, with traditional South Indian … Continue reading The Man who knew no Love

Greenery

 The much awaited Pantone Color of the Year 2017 has been declared, and it is … GREENERY. Young, fresh, vibrant, alive …. and all that goes with the theme. Those interpretations are going to dominate design discussions for the next few months. The fashion world will eagerly await the seasonal colors, with suggestions on the … Continue reading Greenery

Online Lending – a ‘Dynamics’ chat with Niraj Verma

Online lending in India, has so far been limited to P2P lending. It is a platform, where the borrower and lender come together to meet mutual requirements, and the platform (unlike a bank), only charges a fee for the services. The ROI on loans is reported to be as high as 36% in some cases. … Continue reading Online Lending – a ‘Dynamics’ chat with Niraj Verma

Digital Banking – A ‘Dynamics’ Chat with Niraj Verma

Niraj Verma is a senior consultant in the banking technology space. He is a banker, ideator, trainer, an artist and a writer. He introduced himself in a rather interesting manner, which I share here – “You are of course right when you say my profile is all over the place and difficult to slot. I have … Continue reading Digital Banking – A ‘Dynamics’ Chat with Niraj Verma