Harini Calamur's Writings
A long time ago, in a life time far away, i read Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point” and remember being impressed with the insight on what causes mass behavioral change. I was so impressed that when Blink came out i bought a…
A few years ago, I was introduced to the concept of Disaster Risk Reduction. The idea was very simple, it is easier, cheaper and better to prevent a natural hazard from becoming a disaster, than picking up the pieces when it does…
This is an appeal from SEEDS India, an NGO that works very, very hard in the area of Disaster Risk Reduction. Do help if you can, and forward to those whom you think can help. www.seedsindia.org August, 2010 Humanitarian Appeal: Leh Flash…
Independence Day – August 15th. A day associated with flags, flag hoisting, and a general level of celebration. So, what is so very special about this day ? What is it that we are celebrating ? Freedom is an obvious answer –…
Today is Bharat Bandh…. at least Mumbai Bandh. The road outside my house is deserted. All the building kids are out playing football. There isn’t a rick to be seen. Buses are few & far between …. And, I have nothing better…
Two very different instances of religious/caste patriarchs intervening in civil society have come to the fore in the last couple of days. Both are Anti Constitutional. And, its about time the Government and the System said religious oppression in the name of…
From the ToI, a couple of days ago : Those who speak in favour of Maoist guerrillas will face legal action and 10 years imprisonment, the government announced Thursday in a warning to civil society groups who raise voices in favour of…
There is a time to talk about how this Fundamental Right can be implemented better. And, there is a time to celebrate the fact that it is a fundamental right ! For now, i will feel good about the fact that a…
And, finally that day has arrived …. the day we were all waiting for with bated breath. The day entertainment and news jointly mutated to become a completely different entity … newtertainment, perhaps ? As the name suggest Newtertainment , a term…
This From Today’s ToI If the state government has its way, it won’t be possible for students to dream of a seat in a professional degree course merely because they have been born in Maharashtra or because they have passed their Std…