There is hate, and there hate that is utterly pointless. A rumination on the pervasiveness of hate, as exemplified by the cricket fan culture. Today in the TOI

On the power of not giving a damn. In this hyper-stimulated world, indifference may be our superpower. Today in the TOI

What the mega-wedding says about us. Today in the TOI

On the utility of useless gifts. Scented candles, photo frames and the like. Today in the TOI

On Ameen Sayani and of a more genteel time. Today in the TOI

On the changing face of the kitchen. Today in the TOI timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/Citycity…

The death of trust? The profound impact deepfake technology will have on our world.Today in the TOI

After weeks of determinedly ignoring it, I have succumbed. To writing about the phenomenon that is Orry. And what it says about us. Today in the TOI

Is the world really a terrible place or do we only think so? Today in the TOI

What lowers the level of discourse on social media most is the absence of social behaviour norms. Today in TOI

On seeing people off and receiving them and our inability to say goodbye quickly. Today in the TOI.

On growing up in the world of Archie comics. Today in the TOI.

An ode to the humble nada. In today’s TOI.

On Animal, the rise of the hypermasculine film and what it says about us. Today in the TOI

On why passivity is a tool we use to cope with the abundance of stimulation in the digital world. Today in the TOI

The perfect Sunday viewing.
Episode 3 of After the Final with Santosh Desai His take on the cricket, sports and nationalism and the stuff that plays between the cricket - advertising! In the world of deep fakes you need deep thought….Watch 👇🏽
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As always, a conversation with Amit Varma pushes one’s mind in new directions. I had great fun chat with him- hope you enjoy listening to this too.
Ep 356: Santosh Desai is Watching You seenunseen.in

At a time when the world is exploding with opportunities for the young, why has anxiety become a defining emotion for this generation? Today in the TOI.

The clash of two eras and mental models. On the 70 hour a week debate. Today in the TOI

Why do superheroes not solve real problems? What is our mental model of strength? Today in the TOI