Stories from the grassroots | Thoughts on development | Lessons on leadership
The COVID-19 pandemic is now a household word. Whether it is the television or the newspapers, the drawing room conversations or WhatsApp chats, the topic revolves around this and how it is affecting our lives. We are constantly bombarded with information from all sides and updates on the crisis and how people are responding – whether it is in China, South Korea, France, Germany, USA or India keep getting thrown at us.… Continue reading
Some 30-odd years ago, as a young doctor setting out to change the world, I was thinking of building a hospital for the tribal communities near Mysuru. I was all of 22 years old and believed a hospital was indeed the solution to address the healthcare needs of the community. So,… Continue reading
The word ‘Leader’ is usually associated with the CEO of a Corporation or with the head of State, a Government organization, NGO or political party. It is used synonymously with a person holding a position of authority and is seen as a person with influence and power.… Continue reading
Watching the young 17-year-old move menacingly with a drawn gun in his hands towards a hysterical mob would have made any sensible person see the crisis that is now evolving around the country. Whatever the explanation this young man gives himself and to the police, it is no different from the raving of another doctoral student from one of India’s prestigious educational institutions talking about breaking India apart and laying siege to the north east part of the country.… Continue reading
Leadership has been defined in many ways and is possibly one of the most researched subjects in the world today. Though so much has been said and written, one finds it difficult to have a final word on the subject of leadership. … Continue reading