For anyone concerned about the poor and poverty, the first task is to clearly define the words "poor" and "poverty." Wealth and income are reasonable measures that usually serve in defining a poor person: one who has less than some defined minimum of wealth and/or income. But that definition is not comprehensive. What if a … Continue reading Credit-constraint — the Inability to Borrow
Month: September 2018
Shourie’s Address at Mumbai on 12th September
A number of Rotary Clubs of Mumbai had invited Shri Shourie to address them on the evening of Wednesday 12th Sept, 2018 at the Yacht Club in Colaba. The following is a report of what he said. I lay out the main points. I believe I have faithfully recorded the ideas. For the record, I … Continue reading Shourie’s Address at Mumbai on 12th September
Public wealth return
What is not privately owned is public wealth. It's everything that exists within the territorial boundaries of a country and the citizens have a legitimate claim to it. The question is this: who has the authority and the right to control it? Furthermore, when and how do the citizens of a country get access to … Continue reading Public wealth return
The Catholic Church is Force for Good in the World
I love a good debate, and naturally so because I am the argumentative kind. Most of all, I like debates centered around religion.. The line dividing the opposing sides is sharp, and the positions irreconcilable. I delight in the skewering that monotheism takes in them. A superb example of that is the intelligence2 debate in … Continue reading The Catholic Church is Force for Good in the World
Ask Me Anything – The Important Thing edition
"Doggie, wait here a sec. I have got this important thing to get done. Then we go on with our walk, okay?" Doing the important thing is not the difficult part of life. Indeed it's the fun part. The difficulty lies in figuring out what's the important thing. Fortunately, a good many people have thought … Continue reading Ask Me Anything – The Important Thing edition
I Heart the 747 and the A380
If you ever saw me on a flight, you'd be convinced that I was a country bumpkin first time inside a plane. I look out the window (always a window seat, thank you) take pictures, and always take videos of the landing and takeoff. On ground, I always look up when I hear jet engines. … Continue reading I Heart the 747 and the A380
Ganesh Chaturthi Greetings
After quite a few years, I find myself in India on Ganesh Chaturthi. At my friend's place in Mumbai where I am staying, today (Thursday 13th Sept) we had Ganesh puja in the morning. There's Shri Ganesh and of course his favorite modaks (left foreground). I have some videos too which I will upload to … Continue reading Ganesh Chaturthi Greetings
