Mr Coehlo and I were looking at creativity from different points of view. I have a fairly spiritualistic view of creativity - which defines creativity as moments of harmony with a Universe that is at constant creative play or Leela. And Mr Coehlo probably did not see this notion of " a creative moment that [...]
Paul Coehlo and the creative act
Some time ago I was on the same panel as Paul Coehlo (The Alchemist) on this very question. What is a creative act ? We disagreed. Paul thought that merely being creative does not imply a creative act. He interpreted the creative act as 'creative work'. All creativity must be translated into creative work. Is [...]
The Demolisher of Imbalances
Our President Abdul Kalam Azad has got it absolutely right. Get every Indian Broadband Connected and we will then rise as one people to become the leading knowledge and hopefully 'wisdom' powers in the world. It is something I have been pushing for a long time. Put Broadband connectivity as priority infrastructure in our economic [...]
Shift Happens
I urge all of you to go to this site : http://www.glumbert.com/media/shift And then ask the question "So why does more 70 % of the world's population still barely survive at starvation levels ?" Shekhar
Passion and Practicality
For me, and I guess for many others, life is a constant battle between following your passion and being practical. I fought 'Practicality' a long time ago, and followed my passions, but never quite completely, for...... ...the world will not completely allow it. More than that, your education, the way you were brought up, other's [...]
A Symphony of Stillness
Recently I met with David Adjeye, one of the world's most exciting new architects. Google him to see some of his work. Anyway we got along so well, that we decided to design and create something together. A place called " A Symphony of Stillness".... I have this strong desire to create a space where [...]
The Indian Budget
This budget is a good long term look at our economy from Mr Chidambaram. Recognizing that the the Indian Industrial and Service economy is rolling along, he has wisely left it well alone. I am sure he is thinking ' let's see how it goes for the next year and then we can do some [...]
Credit cards, something strange ..
Just found out that if you make a direct debit charge on your credit card, your credit card company will refuse to cancel it. The supplier has to stop charging you .... In my case the supplier refuses to stop charging me even though I cancelled the service months ago ! The only way to [...]
After Da Vinci Code …..
Titanic director James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici of Exodus fame have produced a documentary which they claim is about to rock the very foundation of Christianity. Cameron claims the coffins of Jesus Christ and his family have been found at a burial cave in a suburb of Jerusalem, adding that the discovery means Jesus did [...]
Smile haiku
my smile caught in it's own smile