Redefining Horizons

  The Big Bang The Iran war started with a bang, in fact, a series of big bangs. Unlike the big bang that is said to have started the universe, the bangs from the 30-odd bombs dropped over multiple locations in Tehran were meant to create a new world order. The precision-guided air-launched ballistic missiles that first climbed into their sub-orbital trajectory in the “near space” and darted down at extremely high speeds onto the secure compound where Ayatollah Khamenei lived. It was Operation Epic Fury, unveiled. Immediately thereafter, Prime Minister Benjamin Nethenyahu and President Trump declared that the ‘evil regime’ has been decapitated.  This was on 28 Feb 2026.  The world waited to see the high-speed evolution where the Iranians took to the streets in multitudes, overturned the regime, chased the mullahs out, and installed someone Uncle Sam, the benevolent and righteous, liked. After all, the Iranians under a repressive regime deserved redemption. All sorts...

  Caveat.   This article is a research paper in multiple parts. The subject demands such careful treatment. It draws inferences based on facts and figures. It doesn’t tow any political ideology.  It is not meant for casual reading. It is meant to educate the reader. Do not get inside expecting something sensational.  Comments are welcome.    Realisation I was on vacation when the call came. Ms Rini George, Director of GIIMS, was on the other side requesting me to join the panel discussing the contemporary subject, Developed India 2047 Aspirations, Challenges, and Choices. The discussion was part of the ‘Leadership in Action' series hosted by the Global Institute of Management Studies located in Kochi. It took me some time to agree because the event was five days away and I needed time to prepare. I never engage in a discussion without reading up as much as possible about the subject. She insisted, and I agreed. The topic was straightforward, but the ch...

  Happy New Year    May this year bring each one of you, and your loved ones, happiness, good health and a sense of safety. Being located in more than 180 different countries, we are separated by time, space, geography, and cultural backgrounds, but we are united in our quest for serious reading. Thank you for choosing to read my articles. Thank you for sharing my articles with your friends. Please use the comment section under each article published to engage in discussion and exchange thoughts on the subject discussed.  Now to the topic of the Day -  When silence prevails,  “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” “There is wisdom in silence.” “Learn to listen.” “Silence is Golden.” “Do you always have to speak?” “Can't you keep quiet?” “Why should you speak for him?” Irrespective of our nationalities, it is likely that we grew up having heard one or more of the above statements or questions. These are a few of the dictums that condit...