ThoughtPapers

Ruling Party – Opposition Coalition

Duopoly collusion as applied to political parties in TN.

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Prof. (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

Keywords : Dravidian politics, Duopoly, Annamalai, BJP

Shakunthala By Veda Vyasa And Kalidasa – A Comparative Study

The representation of Shakuntala in the two versions and the importance of truth.

Author : Dr.Padmavathi Koride, Assistant Professor, CHRIST Bangalore

Keywords : Shakuntala, Kalidasa, Vedavyasa, Mahabharata, Literature, Poetry

Dravidian Maya: The Longest-Living Maya

Review of a compelling book of insights on Dravidian Narratives.

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Prof. (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

Keywords : Dravidian narrative, Tamil history, Dravidian Maya, South India

Hooliganism In Schools

Students protests - yes, but should be within limits and accountable.

Author : G Ramesh, Professor (Retd), IIM Bangalore

Keywords : hooliganism, student agitation, government, schools, teacher protection

Who Is My Role Model?

Dearth of role models for Indian youth and the influence of social media.

Author : Dr.Padmavathi Koride, Assistant Professor, CHRIST Bangalore

Keywords : Role model, Indian youth, freedom, social media, celebrities

Kappagantula Lakshmana Sastri Garu - A Multi-Faceted Scholar

The venerated Sanskrit scholar Sri Kappagantula Lakshmana Sastri Garu and his life.

Author : Dr. Padmavathi Koride, Assistant Professor, CHRIST Bangalore

Keywords : Sanskrit scholar, Biography, Mahabharata, Translation

Karna - A Good Friend Or A Misguided Foe?

Karna and Duryodhana's friendship and critique it through the lens of Bhartruhari.

Author : Dr. Padmavathi Koride, Assistant Professor, CHRIST Bangalore and Dr. Ganesh L, Professor, CHRIST Bangalore

Keywords :

The Ukraine-Russia War - So What’s New About It?

How innocent people suffer on account of wars and how we can avert this tragedy.

Author : Dr. Padmavathi Koride, Assistant Professor, CHRIST Bangalore

Keywords : Ukraine-Russia war, Space exploration, Human tragedy, Spirituality

Dr. Kalam Wanted Us to Read…!

Dr. Kalam looked at reading not as a goal but as a means to achieve it.

Author : Ms. Smita Dhantal, Researcher (English Literature and Theory)

Keywords : Dr. Abdul Kalam, Key to Success, Reading, Learning, Books

Some Rambling Thoughts on my Retirement

A reflection on the meaning of retirement.

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Prof. (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

Keywords : Retirement, New Beginnings, Skills, Service, Social Responsibility